Video: 'Star Trek: The Animated Series' (43 clips)
(Saturday, September 8, 1973, 10:30 a.m. EDT) — Four years after the cancellation of the original Star Trek series, the science fiction program returned today on NBC-TV as a weekly 30-minute Saturday morning cartoon, also called Star Trek, and subtitled Created by Gene Roddenberry. Continue reading Animated revival of ‘Star Trek’ weekly television series premieres on NBC 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1973)
Video: 'John Lennon - Out the blue (Alternate version)'
(Monday, September 3, 1973, afternoon EDT; during recording sessions for Mind Games) — Ex-Beatle John Lennon completed recording sessions for Mind Games, his fourth studio solo album, today at the Record Plant in New York City, adding overdubs to the track “Out The Blue.” Continue reading John Lennon completes recording of fourth studio solo album ‘Mind Games’ with overdub 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1973)
Video: 'Paul McCartney Band on the Run BBC Documentary classic albums'
(Monday, September 3, 1973) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band Wings began recording sessions for Band On The Run, the group’s third studio album (McCartney’s fifth album after leaving The Beatles in April 1970) today at EMI’s studio in Lagos, Nigeria, tracking “Ma Moonia,” a working title for “Mamunia.” Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings begin recording sessions for ‘Band On The Run’ album at EMI’s studio in Lagos, Nigeria 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1973)
(Saturday, September 1, 1973) — “If You Want Me to Stay” by Sly and the Family Stone peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘If You Want Me to Stay’ by Sly and the Family Stone peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 1 1973)
Video: 'The Doors - Live @The Hollywood Bowl '72' (Audio of the band's final public performance as the original incarnation of The Doors, recorded Sept. 10, 1972)
(Thursday, August 30, 1973) — The surviving members of The Doors decided to call it quits today, after two years and two albums without their late singer Jim Morrison. Continue reading The Doors officially disband two years after Jim Morrison’s death 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1973)
(Saturday, August 25, 1973) — “Brother Louie” by Stories peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Aug. 25, Sept. 1, 1973). Continue reading ‘Brother Louie’ by Stories peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 25 1973)
(Saturday, August 25, 1973) — “Top of the World” by Lynn Anderson peaked at #74 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Top of the World’ by Lynn Anderson peaks at #74 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 25 1973)
(Saturday, August 18, 1973) — “Touch Me in the Morning” by Diana Ross peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Touch Me in the Morning’ by Diana Ross peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1973)
(Saturday, August 18, 1973) — “Get Down” by Gilbert O’Sullivan peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Get Down’ by Gilbert O’Sullivan peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1973)
(Saturday, August 18, 1973) — “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day” by Chicago peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Feelin’ Stronger Every Day’ by Chicago peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1973)
