Video: 'Only You (And You Alone)' (Starr's commercial version)
(Monday, November 11, 1974) — “Only You“/”Call Me” by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr was released today in the U.S. (Nov. 15, 1974, in the UK), the first single from his forthcoming second rock music solo album Goodnight Vienna. Continue reading Ringo Starr releases ‘Only You’/’Call Me’ single 40 years ago today (Nov 11 1974)
Video: 'George Harrison: “Let’s Hear It For Lord Buddah" (Live November...' (10 clips)
(Sunday, November 10, 1974, scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. PST; during George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed tonight at Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California, on the fifth 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 in Long Beach, California 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1974)
Video: 'Goodnight Vienna - 1974 Ringo Starr TV Commercial'
(Saturday, November 9, 1974) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr shot a TV commercial today for his album Goodnight Vienna at the Capitol Records tower in Hollywood, California. Continue reading Ringo Starr films commercial, promo video for new album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 9 1974)
(Saturday, November 9, 1974) — “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” by Bachman-Turner Overdrive peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet’ by Bachman-Turner Overdrive peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 9 1974)
(Saturday, November 9, 1974) — “Jazzman” by Carole King peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Jazzman’ by Carole King peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 9 1974)
(Saturday, November 9, 1974) — “Tin Man” by America peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Tin Man’ by America peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 9 1974)
(Saturday, November 9, 1974) — “Back Home Again” by John Denver peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Back Home Again’ by John Denver peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 9 1974)
(Saturday, November 9, 1974) — “Carefree Highway” by Gordon Lightfoot peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Carefree Highway’ by Gordon Lightfoot peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 9 1974)
Video: 'Junior's Farm (DJ Edit)'
(Saturday, November 9, 1974) — “Junior’s Farm” by (former Beatle) Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings debuted at #59 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Junior’s Farm’ by Paul McCartney and Wings debuts at #59 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 9 1974)
Video: 'Ringo Starr And Keith Moon Introduce Sparks - ABC In Concert 2nd Anniversary Show - 8 November 1974'
(Friday, November 8, 1974) — Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr made a surprise appearance today at Aquarius Theatre in Los Angeles during the taping of ABC’s fortnightly music program, In Concert, hosted by fellow drummer Keith Moon of The Who. Continue reading Ringo Starr makes cameo appearance on ABC-TV music show 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1974)
