Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s

Paul McCartney & Wings performs on ‘Top Of The Pops’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1974)


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Junior's Farm (Top Of The Pops, 21st November, 1974, Remastered)'

(Wednesday, November 20, 1974) — Paul McCartney and Wings recorded their fourth studio appearance on Top Of The Pops today, videotaping a pre-recorded backing with live vocal performance of the band’s new single, “Junior’s Farm,” for inclusion in tomorrow night’s show in Studio 8, at the BBC TV Centre in Wood Lane in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings performs on ‘Top Of The Pops’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1974)

Paul McCartney joins Rod Stewart on stage in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1974)


Video: Rod Stewart & Paul McCartney - Mine For Me - Live At Odeon Cinema, Lewisham, England - 18 Nov. 1974'

(Monday, November 18, 1974) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his wife, Linda, turned up unannounced tonight to provide backing vocals on the McCartney penned song “Mine For Me” during a live concert performance by Rod Stewart and The Faces at the Odeon Cinema, in Lewisham, South London. Continue reading Paul McCartney joins Rod Stewart on stage in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1974)

George Harrison releases ‘Dark Horse’/’I Don’t Care Anymore’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1974)


Video: 'George Harrison - Dark Horse'

(Monday, November 18, 1974) — “Dark Horse“/”I Don’t Care Anymore” by ex-Beatle George Harrison was released today in the U.S. Continue reading George Harrison releases ‘Dark Horse’/’I Don’t Care Anymore’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 18 1974)

‘Walls and Bridges’ album by John Lennon peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1974)


Video: 'John Lennon - Walls and Bridges (Full Album)' (12 clips)

(Saturday, November 16, 1974)Walls and Bridges, ex-Beatle John Lennon’s fifth solo studio album, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘Walls and Bridges’ album by John Lennon peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1974)

‘Whatever Gets You thru the Night’ by John Lennon peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1974)

(Saturday, November 16, 1974) — “Whatever Gets You thru the Night” by ex-Beatle John Lennon (with Elton John on harmony vocals, piano) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Whatever Gets You thru the Night’ by John Lennon peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1974)

‘Do It (‘Til You’re Satisfied)’ by B. T. Express peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1974)

(Saturday, November 16, 1974) — “Do It (‘Til You’re Satisfied)” by B. T. Express peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Do It (‘Til You’re Satisfied)’ by B. T. Express peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1974)

‘Life Is a Rock (But the Radio Rolled Me)’ by Reunion peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1974)

(Saturday, November 16, 1974) — “Life Is a Rock (But the Radio Rolled Me)” by Reunion peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Life Is a Rock (But the Radio Rolled Me)’ by Reunion peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1974)

‘Only You (And You Alone)’ by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr debuts at #63 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1974)

(Saturday, November 16, 1974) — “Only You (And You Alone)” by (former Beatle) Ringo Starr debuted at #63 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Only You (And You Alone)’ by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr debuts at #63 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1974)