Category Archives: 1970s

Paul McCartney performs acoustic medley of songs during photographic session for upcoming TV special 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1973)

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


Video: 'James Paul McCartney TV Special 1973' (Mar. 15, 1973, at 4:39)

(Thursday, March 15, 1973) — An acoustic medley of songs is performed by former Beatle Paul McCartney during a photographic session with his wife Linda as the photographer today at ATV Elstree Studios in Borehamwood for James Paul McCartney, a television special produced by ATV and starring McCartney and his then-current British-American rock music group Wings. Continue reading Paul McCartney performs acoustic medley of songs during photographic session for upcoming TV special 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1973) →

Three former Beatles reunite to record John Lennon’s ‘I’m The Greatest’ for Ringo Starr’s next album in Los Angeles 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1973)

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


Video: 'The Beatles INSIDER - John Lennon & Ringo Starr Recordings Session 03/13/1973'

(Tuesday, March 13, 1973) — Three of the four ex-Beatles (John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr) gathered tonight at Sunset Sound Recorders Studios in Los Angeles to record Lennon’s song “I’m The Greatest” with Starr on lead vocals (overdubbed later) for his forthcoming album Ringo. Continue reading Three former Beatles reunite to record John Lennon’s ‘I’m The Greatest’ for Ringo Starr’s next album in Los Angeles 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1973) →

‘Peaceful Easy Feeling’ by Eagles peaks at #22 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 10 1973)

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(Saturday, March 10, 1973) — “Peaceful Easy Feeling” by Eagles peaked at #22 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Peaceful Easy Feeling’ by Eagles peaks at #22 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 10 1973) →

Paul McCartney fined £100 for growing cannabis on his Campbeltown, Scotland farm 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1973)

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Video: 'Paul McCartney Busted For Cannabis 1973'

(Thursday, March 8, 1973) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his wife, Linda, were each fined £100 today after pleading guilty to a charge of growing five cannabis plants on their farm at Campbeltown in Scotland, following a raid by police on Sept. 19, 1972. Continue reading Paul McCartney fined £100 for growing cannabis on his Campbeltown, Scotland farm 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1973) →

Ringo Starr begins recording sessions for ‘Ringo’ album at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 5 1973)

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


Video: 'Have You Seen My Baby'

(Monday, March 5, 1973) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr began recording sessions for his third studio album tonight at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood, California, with Randy Newman’s “Have You Seen My Baby” the first song tracked (overdubs would be added in May and July). Continue reading Ringo Starr begins recording sessions for ‘Ringo’ album at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 5 1973) →

Ringo Starr appears twice at 15th Annual Grammy Awards in Nashville 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 3 1973)

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


Video: 'Ringo Starr and Harry Nilsson At The 15th Annual Grammy Awards - 3 March 1973'

(Saturday, March 3, 1973, 9:00-10:30 p.m. CST) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr, along with singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson, presented the award for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male at the 15th Annual Grammy Awards tonight at Tennessee Theater, Nashville, Tennessee. Continue reading Ringo Starr appears twice at 15th Annual Grammy Awards in Nashville 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 3 1973) →

‘Last Song’ by Edward Bear peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 3 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 3, 1973) — “Last Song” by Edward Bear peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Last Song’ by Edward Bear peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 3 1973) →

‘Could It Be I’m Falling in Love’ by The Spinners peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 3 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 3, 1973) — “Could It Be I’m Falling in Love” by The Spinners peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Could It Be I’m Falling in Love’ by The Spinners peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 3 1973) →

‘Rocky Mountain High’ by John Denver peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 3 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 3, 1973) — “Rocky Mountain High” by John Denver peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Rocky Mountain High’ by John Denver peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 3 1973) →

‘I Got Ants in My Pants – Part 1’ by James Brown peaks at #27 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 3 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 3, 1973) — “I Got Ants in My Pants – Part 1” by James Brown peaked at #27 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Got Ants in My Pants – Part 1’ by James Brown peaks at #27 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 3 1973) →