(Saturday, March 15, 1975) — “Can’t Get It Out of My Head” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Can’t Get It Out of My Head’ by Electric Light Orchestra peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 15 1975)
Category Archives: 1970s
‘Stand by Me’ by John Lennon debuts at #78 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 15 1975)
(Saturday, March 15, 1975) — “Stand by Me” by ex-Beatle John Lennon debuted at #78 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
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Aristotle Onassis, 69, dies of pneumonia near Paris 50 years ago this hour (Mar 15 1975)
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(Saturday, March 15, 1975, 12:30 p.m. Central European Time) — Aristotle Onassis, the Greek shipping magnate and husband of Jacqueline Kennedy, the widow of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, died today at the American Hospital of Paris in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, of respiratory failure, a complication of the myasthenia gravis. He was 69.
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‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ premieres in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour (Mar 15 1975)
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(Saturday, March 15, 1975, midnight PDT) — Monty Python and the Holy Grail, a British comedy film written and performed by the comedy group of Monty Python that follows King Arthur and his knights in their search for the Holy Grail, premiered early this morning in Los Angeles. Continue reading ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ premieres in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour (Mar 15 1975)
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Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of two tracks for ‘Venus and Mars’ studio album in Los Angeles 50 years ago today (Mar 14 1975)
Video: 'Paul McCartney Treat Her Gently / Lonely Old People Early Take 1, Jan Feb 1975'
(Friday, March 14, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings completed recording of “Treat Her Gently – Lonely Old People” for the group’s next studio album Venus and Mars today at Wally Heider Recording, Studio 3, 1604 N Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of two tracks for ‘Venus and Mars’ studio album in Los Angeles 50 years ago today (Mar 14 1975)
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John Lennon opens up on Beatles reunion, solo career in BBC interview 50 years ago today (Mar 11 1975)
(Tuesday, March 11, 1975) — John Lennon sat down for a candid interview with Bob Harris today at The Dakota in New York City for the Apr. 14, 1975, edition of the BBC’s Old Grey Whistle Test, discussing his solo career, life in America, and the possibility of a Beatles reunion. Continue reading John Lennon opens up on Beatles reunion, solo career in BBC interview 50 years ago today (Mar 11 1975)
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Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of four tracks for ‘Venus and Mars’ studio album in Los Angeles 50 years ago today this hour (Mar 10 1975)
Video: 'Paul McCartney Love In Song Early Take 1, Nov 1974'
(Monday, March 10, 1975, 8:00-11:00 p.m. PDT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings completed recording four tracks, including “Love in Song,” “Listen to What the Man Said,” “Crossroads,” and “You Gave Me the Answer” for the group’s next studio album Venus and Mars tonight at Sunset Sound Recorders, Studio 1, 6650 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of four tracks for ‘Venus and Mars’ studio album in Los Angeles 50 years ago today this hour (Mar 10 1975)
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Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘Call Me Back Again’ in Los Angeles 50 years ago today (Mar 10 1975)
Video: 'Paul McCartney Call Me Back Again Early Take, Jan Feb 1975'
(Monday, March 10, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings completed recording “Call Me Back Again” for the group’s next studio album Venus and Mars today at Wally Heider Recording, Studio 3 in Los Angeles. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘Call Me Back Again’ in Los Angeles 50 years ago today (Mar 10 1975)
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John Lennon releases ‘Stand by Me’/’Move Over Ms. L’ single 50 years ago today (Mar 10 1975)
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(Monday, March 10, 1975) — The single “Stand by Me“/”Move Over Ms. L” by ex-Beatle John Lennon was released today in the U.S. (Apr. 18, 1975, in the UK), the A-side pulled from his new album Rock ‘n’ Roll. Continue reading John Lennon releases ‘Stand by Me’/’Move Over Ms. L’ single 50 years ago today (Mar 10 1975)
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North Vietnamese troops attack South Vietnamese forces at Ban Me Thuot 50 years ago this hour (Mar 10 1975)
Video: 'Vietnam: A Television History (Ep-12) The End of the Tunnel' (Mar. 10, 1975, at 24:41)
(Monday, March 10, 1975, 2:00 a.m. Saigon Standard Time; during the Battle of Ban Me Thuot, part of the Vietnam War, the Indochina Wars and Cold War) — The North Vietnamese army began their assault on South Vietnamese forces this morning at Ban Me Thuot.
