(Monday, March 24, 1975, 8:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. PDT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney hosted a party today celebrating the completion of recording sessions for the Venus And Mars album aboard the ocean liner Queen Mary, which is permanently docked in Long Beach, California, and converted into a hotel. Continue reading Two former Beatles reunite at ‘Venus and Mars’ wrap party aboard the ocean liner Queen Mary in Long Beach, California 50 years ago this hour (Mar 24 1975)
Video: 'Medicine Jar (Remastered 2014)'
(Saturday, March 22, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings completed recording “Medicine Jar” (written by Wings member Jimmy McCulloch and English blues drummer and songwriter Colin Allen) 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 sessions for ‘Venus and Mars’ studio album in Los Angeles 50 years ago today (Mar 22 1975)
(Saturday, March 22, 1975) — “My Eyes Adored You” by Frankie Valli peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘My Eyes Adored You’ by Frankie Valli peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 22 1975)
(Saturday, March 22, 1975) — “Sad Sweet Dreamer” by Sweet Sensation peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Sad Sweet Dreamer’ by Sweet Sensation peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 22 1975)
(Saturday, March 22, 1975) — “Emotion” by Helen Reddy peaks at #22 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Emotion’ by Helen Reddy peaks at #22 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 22 1975)
Video: 'Paul McCartney Spirits Of Ancient Eygpt Early Take 1, Jan Feb 1975'
(Monday, March 17, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings completed overdubs for “Spirits of Ancient Egypt” 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 sessions for ‘Spirits of Ancient Egypt’ 50 years ago today (Mar 17 1975)
(Saturday, March 15, 1975) — “Black Water” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Black Water’ by The Doobie Brothers peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 15 1975)
(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)
(Saturday, March 15, 1975) — “Stand by Me” by ex-Beatle John Lennon debuted at #78 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
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)
