Video: 'Ringo Starr - Born to Boogie (with Marc Bolan)'

(Monday, March 20, 1972) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr filmed a comedy sketch scene today at Dehnam Aerodrome, an operational general aviation aerodrome located east of Gerrards Cross, near Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, with glam rock musician Marc Bolan for his movie Born To Boogie. Continue reading Ringo Starr films comedy sketch scene for ‘Born To Boogie’ movie with Marc Bolan 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Mar 20 1972) →

Video: 'Woman Is The Nigger Of The World (Remastered 2010)'

(Wednesday, March 18, 1972) — Former Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, completed five tracks for their part-studio, part-live double album Some Time in New York City today at the Record Planet recording studio in New York City, overdubbing strings to “Woman is The Nigger of the World,” Ono’s “Sisters O Sisters,” “The Luck Of The Irish,” “Angela,” and Ono’s “Born in a Prison.” Continue reading John Lennon & Yoko Ono complete studio recording sessions for ‘Some Time in New York City’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1972) →

Video: 'T.Rex - Wembley Empire Pool, 18th March 1972 (Matinee Concert)'

(Saturday, March 18, 1972, shows scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m./8:30 p.m. GMT) — Filming began this evening for Born To Boogie, a British film about a concert at the Empire Pool, Wembley, starring T. Rex, Marc Bolan, former Beatle Ringo Starr and Elton John. Continue reading Filming for ‘Born To Boogie’ movie begins with Ringo Starr directing 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1972) →

(Friday, March 17, 1972) — The single “Back Off Boogaloo“/”Blindman” by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr was released today in the UK (Mar. 20, 1972 in the U.S.). Continue reading ‘Back Off Boogaloo’/’Blindman’ by Ringo Starr released in UK 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1972) →

Video: 'John Lennon Interview Immigration and Naturalization Services, New York March 16, 1972 part 2'

(Thursday, March 16, 1972, today’s hearing was scheduled to start at 8:45 a.m. EST) — A deportation hearing for former Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, was postponed today until Apr. 18, 1972, to give them time to apply for permanent residence. Continue reading Deportation proceedings against John Lennon & Yoko Ono postponed in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 16 1972) →

Video: 'Loup (1st Indian On The Moon)'

(Wednesday, March 15, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, recorded “Loup (1st Indian On The Moon)” today at Olympic Sound Studios in London, for what would become the group’s next album, Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Loup (1st Indian On The Moon)’ for ‘Red Rose Speedway’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1972) →

Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Cold Cuts: Track 01 - Mama's Little Girl'

(Tuesday, March 14, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, recorded “Mama’s Little Girl” today at Olympic Sound Studios in London, during sessions for what would become the group’s next album, Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Mama’s Little Girl’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1972) →

Video: 'Tragedy'

(Monday, March 13, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, recorded “Tragedy” today at Olympic Sound Studios in London, during sessions for what would become the group’s next album, Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Tragedy’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1972) →