Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Jet ("One Hand Clapping" 1974) (Alternate Version)'
(Monday, August 26, 1974, during sessions for One Hand Clapping) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band Wings commenced recording sessions today for their live-in-studio album, One Hand Clapping, at Abbey Road Studios in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings begin recording ‘One Hand Clapping’ live-in-studio album in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1974)
(Saturday, August 24, 1974) — “(You’re) Having My Baby” by Paul Anka (recorded as a duet with female vocalist Odia Coates) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Aug. 24/31, Sept. 7, 1974). Continue reading ‘(You’re) Having My Baby’ by Paul Anka peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974)
(Saturday, August 24, 1974) — “Tell Me Something Good” by Rufus and Chaka Khan peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Tell Me Something Good’ by Rufus and Chaka Khan peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974)
(Saturday, August 24, 1974) — “Waterloo” by ABBA peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Waterloo’ by ABBA peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974)
(Saturday, August 24, 1974) — “Wildwood Weed” by Jim Stafford peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Wildwood Weed’ by Jim Stafford peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974)
(Saturday, August 24, 1974) — “Keep On Smilin” by Wet Willie peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Keep On Smilin’ by Wet Willie peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974)
(Saturday, August 24, 1974) — “Rub It In” by Billy “Crash” Craddock peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Rub It In’ by Billy ‘Crash’ Craddock peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974)
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(Thursday. August 22, 1974, during sessions for Walls and Bridges) — Sessions for John Lennon’s fifth studio album, Walls and Bridges, continued today at Record Plant East at 321 West 44th Street in New York City as strings (by The Philharmonic Orchestrange – arranged and conducted by Ken Ascher) were added to at least five tracks. Continue reading Strings added to John Lennon’s ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album in New York City 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1974)
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(Tuesday, August 20, 1974, 10:04 a.m. EDT; during the 1974 United States vice presidential confirmation) — Nelson Rockefeller, the 66-year-old former Governor of New York, was nominated by President Gerald Ford today to become the 41st vice president of the United States. Continue reading U.S. President Gerald Ford nominates Nelson Rockefeller to be next vice president 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1974)
(Saturday, August 17, 1974) — “The Night Chicago Died” by Paper Lace peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Night Chicago Died’ by Paper Lace peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 17 1974)
