Category Archives: 1970s

George Harrison completes recording sessions for ‘Dark Horse’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'George Harrison - Dark Horse (Full Album) - 1974' (9 tracks)

(Thursday, October 31, 1974; during recording sessions for Dark Horse) — George Harrison wrapped up recording sessions for his fifth solo studio album (third studio album since the Beatles’ break-up), Dark Horse, today at A&M Studios in Los Angeles, taping three tracks, including “Mãya Love,” the title track, and “Far East Man.” Continue reading George Harrison completes recording sessions for ‘Dark Horse’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1974) →

John Lennon completes recording of ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ studio album at Record Plant in New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'John Lennon - Rock 'N' Roll (Full Album)' (13 tracks)

(Thursday, October 31, 1974, 2:00-8:00 p.m. EST; during recording sessions for Rock ‘n’ Roll) — Former Beatle John Lennon wrapped up recording sessions for his sixth solo studio album, Rock ‘n’ Roll today at Record Plant (East) recording studio in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon completes recording of ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ studio album at Record Plant in New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1974) →

Muhammad Ali knocks out George Foreman in ‘The Rumble in the Jungle’ to regain heavyweight boxing title 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 30 1974)

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Video: 'George Foreman vs Muhammad Ali - Oct. 30, 1974 - Entire fight - Rounds 1 - 8 & Interview'

(Wednesday, October 30, 1974, 4:00 a.m. West Africa Time) — Muhammad Ali made history today, becoming only the second boxer ever to reclaim the world heavyweight championship, delivering a stunning eighth-round knockout to George Foreman under the early morning African sky in Kinshasa, Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo). Continue reading Muhammad Ali knocks out George Foreman in ‘The Rumble in the Jungle’ to regain heavyweight boxing title 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 30 1974) →

‘Then Came You’ by Dionne Warwick & The Spinners peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1974)

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(Saturday, October 26, 1974) — “Then Came You” by Dionne Warwick & Spinners peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Then Came You’ by Dionne Warwick & The Spinners peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1974) →

Paul McCartney and Wings release ‘Junior’s Farm’/’Sally G’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1974)

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Video: 'Junior's Farm (DJ Edit)'

(Friday, October 25, 1974) — The single “Junior’s Farm“/”Sally G” by Paul McCartney and Wings was released in the UK today (released in the U.S. on Nov. 4, 1974). Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings release ‘Junior’s Farm’/’Sally G’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1974) →

George Harrison shuts down Beatles reunion rumors, opens up about marriage split during press conference to promote upcoming tour 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'George Harrison Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Los Angeles Press Conference - 23 October 1974'

(Wednesday, October 23, 1974, 11:42 a.m. PDT) — George Harrison dismissed any hope of a Beatles reunion as mere fantasy today, stating bluntly that the legendary band would only consider reuniting if they were financially desperate. Continue reading George Harrison shuts down Beatles reunion rumors, opens up about marriage split during press conference to promote upcoming tour 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1974) →