Video: 'Snookeroo'
(Friday, February 21, 1975) — “Snookeroo“/”Oo-Wee” by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr was released today in the UK only, the second UK single from his second studio rock/pop album Goodnight Vienna. Continue reading Ringo Starr releases ”Snookeroo’/’Oo-Wee’ single in UK 50 years ago today (Feb 21 1975)
Video: 'Magneto And Titanium Man'
(Monday, February 17, 1975) — Paul McCartney and Wings completed recording sessions for “Magneto and Titanium Man” today at Sea-Saint Recording Studio in New Orleans with the addition of Paul’s lead vocal (plus a doubling) as well as a thick layer of backing vocals that brought a Beach Boys influence. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘Magneto and Titanium Man’ in New Orleans 50 years ago today (Feb 17 1975)
Video: 'John Lennon - Rock 'N' Roll (Full Album)' (13 tracks)
(Monday, February 17, 1975) — Rock ‘n’ Roll, the sixth studio album by ex-Beatle John Lennon featuring covers of late 1950s and early 1960s songs, was released today in the U.S. (four days later in the UK).
(Saturday, February 15, 1975) — “You’re No Good” by Linda Ronstadt peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You’re No Good’ by Linda Ronstadt peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 15 1975)
(Saturday, February 15, 1975) — “Look in My Eyes Pretty Woman” by Tony Orlando and Dawn peaks at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Look in My Eyes Pretty Woman’ by Tony Orlando and Dawn peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 15 1975)
Video: 'My Carnival (2014 Remaster)'
(Friday, February 14, 1975) — Paul McCartney and Wings completed the recording sessions for “My Carnival,” a track which would go unreleased for ten years, today at Sea-Saint Recording Studio in New Orleans, overdubbing backing vocals and clapping onto the band’s recording of Feb. 12, 1975. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘My Carnival’ in New Orleans 50 years ago today (Feb 14 1975)
Video: 'Wingspan Paul and Linda McCartney Documentary' (Feb. 13, 1975, at 57:08-58:14)
(Thursday, February 13, 1975) — Paul McCartney and Wings held a press conference and party today aboard a Mississippi steamboat in New Orleans (with the Young Tuxedo Brass Band performing on the quay prior to the party) to promote the ongoing recording sessions for their next album Venus and Mars. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings host press conference and party in New Orleans 50 years ago today (Feb 13 1975)
Video: 'WNEW FM / 1975 03 12 / Scott Muni with John Lennon'
(Thursday, February 13, 1975, 2:00-6:00 p.m. EST) — Ex-Beatle John Lennon stopped in at WNEW-FM in New York today to play DJ and to promote his new album of rock standards, Rock ‘n Roll, which would be released four days later (click here to listen to a clean audio copy of the interview).
Video: 'Wings: Recording My Carnival'
(Wednesday, February 12, 1975) — Completing four weeks of recording sessions in New Orleans for their next album Venus and Mars, Paul McCartney and Wings were filmed today by News Scene 8 in Sea Saint Studios, recording “My Carnival,” a track which would go unreleased for ten years. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings filmed recording ‘My Carnival’ in New Orleans 50 years ago today (Feb 12 1975)
(Saturday, February 8, 1975) — “Fire” by The Ohio Players peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Fire’ by The Ohio Players peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 8 1975)
