Category Archives: 1970s

George Harrison performs at Seattle Center Coliseum 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1974)

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


Video: 'George Harrison Live At The Center Coliseum, Seattle - November 4th, 1974'

(Monday, November 4, 1974, scheduled to begin at 9:00 p.m. PST; during George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed tonight at Seattle Center Coliseum in Seattle, Washington, on the second stop of his 45-show George Harrison & Friends North American Tour in support of his next single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and his new label, Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison performs at Seattle Center Coliseum 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1974) →

George Harrison launches first North American tour by an ex-Beatle at Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1974)

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


Video: 'George Harrison Live In Vancouver, Canada - November 2nd, 1974'

(Saturday, November 2, 1974, evening PST; during George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — George Harrison launched his 45-show George Harrison & Friends North American Tour tonight at Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, in support of his next single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and his new label, Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison launches first North American tour by an ex-Beatle at Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1974) →

‘You Haven’t Done Nothin” by Stevie Wonder peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, U.S. Presidents

(Saturday, November 2, 1974) — “You Haven’t Done Nothin’” by Stevie Wonder (featuring background vocals by The Jackson 5), aimed squarely at former U.S. President Richard Nixon, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You Haven’t Done Nothin” by Stevie Wonder peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1974) →

‘The Bitch Is Back’ by Elton John peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, November 2, 1974) — “The Bitch Is Back” by Elton John peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Bitch Is Back’ by Elton John peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1974) →

‘Can’t Get Enough’ by Bad Company peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, November 2, 1974) — “Can’t Get Enough” by Bad Company peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Can’t Get Enough’ by Bad Company peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1974) →

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)

1970s


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)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(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) →

‘Sweet Home Alabama’ by Lynyrd Skynyrd peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, October 26, 1974) — “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ by Lynyrd Skynyrd peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1974) →