Video: 'John Lennon - audio interview by Jim Ladd in New York (U.S. radio, KMET-FM, 10 October 1974)'
(Thursday, October 10, 1974) — In a revealing interview, former Beatle John Lennon shared intimate details about his daily life, creative process, and personal philosophies in a broadcast that aired tonight on KMET-FM in Los Angeles. Continue reading John Lennon’s interview by Jim Ladd to promote his ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album airs on KMET-FM 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1974)
Video: 'Jet (One Hand Clapping Sessions)'
(Wednesday, October 9, 1974, during sessions for One Hand Clapping) — More than a month after an intense week of recording and filming sessions, Paul McCartney’s One Hand Clapping project concluded today with the final re-recordings of three songs at EMI Studios in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney completes recording for ‘One Hand Clapping’ project 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1974)
Video: 'Ringo Starr + Harry Nilsson - Kojak Columbo Recording Session - RCA Studio - 7 October 1974'
(Monday, October 7, 1974) — Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr stepped into the studio with close friend and fellow musician Harry Nilsson today to lend his drumming talents to the song “Kojak Columbo” for Nilsson’s album Duit On Mon Dei. Continue reading Ringo Starr drums on Harry Nilsson’s ‘Kojak Columbo’ session in Los Angeles 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Oct 7 1974)
Video: 'John Lennon and Howard Cosell-Speaking of Everything 10-6-74'
(Sunday, October 6, 1974) — Former Beatle John Lennon’s interview with renowned sports broadcaster Howard Cosell, conducted at WABC studios in Manhattan (likely recorded the first week of October 1974), aired today on his weekly ABC radio series, Speaking of Everything. Continue reading John Lennon’s interview by Howard Cosell to promote his ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album airs on ABC radio 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1974)
(Saturday, October 5, 1974) — “I Honestly Love You” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Oct. 5/12, 1974). Continue reading ‘I Honestly Love You’ by Olivia Newton-John peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1974)
(Saturday, October 5, 1974) — “Clap for the Wolfman” by The Guess Who peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Clap for the Wolfman’ by The Guess Who peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1974)
(Saturday, October 5, 1974) — “Hang on in There Baby” by Johnny Bristol peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hang on in There Baby’ by Johnny Bristol peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1974)
Video: 'Husbands and Wives'
(Tuesday, October 1, 1974, 3:00-6:00 p.m. PDT) — Overdubs for Roger Miller’s “Husbands and Wives” were recorded this afternoon for Ringo Starr’s second rock solo studio album, Goodnight Vienna. Continue reading Overdubs for Ringo Starr’s ‘Husbands and Wives’ recorded in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Oct 1 1974)
Video: '1974 09 30 John Lennon Phone Interview with John Houghton promoting Walls And Bridges
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(Monday, September 30, 1974, afternoon EDT) — Four days after he released his fifth solo studio album Walls and Bridges, former Beatle John Lennon called today into WZMF-AM’s John Houghton in Milwaukee. Continue reading John Lennon calls into WZMF-AM in Milwaukee to promote ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1974)
Video: 'All By Myself'
(Saturday, September 28, 1974, 6:00-9:00 p.m. PDT) — Overdubs for Ringo Starr’s “All by Myself” were recorded tonight for the former Beatle’s second rock solo studio album, Goodnight Vienna. Continue reading Overdubs for Ringo Starr’s ‘All by Myself’ recorded in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Sep 28 1974)