Video: 'Walking In The Park With Eloise (Remastered 2014)'

(Friday, October 18, 1974) — The single “Walking in the Park with Eloise,” a jazz instrumental written by Jim McCartney (the father of ex-Beatle Paul McCartney) in the early 1920s to the late 1930s, and backed with “Bridge On The River Suite” by the Country Hams (an alias band name by Paul McCartney and Wings with Chet Atkins and Floyd Cramer) was released in the UK today (released in the U.S. on Dec. 2, 1974). Continue reading Paul McCartney’s Country Hams release ‘Walking in the Park with Eloise’/’Bridge on the River Suite’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1974) →

Video: 'John Lennon on a Horse outside of Central Park (October 17th, 1974)'

(Thursday, October 17, 1974) — John Lennon was filmed across various New York City locations today for what was initially intended as a promotional video for his latest single, “Whatever Gets You Thru The Night.” Continue reading John Lennon films promo video for ‘Whatever Gets You Thru the Night’ in New York City 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1974) →

Video: 'Easy For Me'

(Wednesday, October 16, 1974, 7:00-10:00 p.m. PDT) — Orchestral overdubs for “Easy for Me” were recorded this evening at Sunset Sound Studios in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles for Ringo Starr’s second rock solo studio album, Goodnight Vienna. Continue reading Overdubs for Ringo Starr’s ‘Easy for Me’ recorded in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Oct 16 1974) →

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

(Saturday, October 12, 1974) — Walls and Bridges, John Lennon’s fifth solo studio album, debuted at #72 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘Walls and Bridges’ album by John Lennon debuts at #72 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1974) →

Video: 'John Lennon - audio interview by Jim Ladd in New York (U.S. radio, KMET-FM, 10 October 1974)'

(Thursday, October 10, 1974) — In a revealing interview, former Beatle John Lennon shared intimate details about his daily life, creative process, and personal philosophies in a broadcast that aired tonight on KMET-FM in Los Angeles. Continue reading John Lennon’s interview by Jim Ladd to promote his ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album airs on KMET-FM 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1974) →

Video: 'Jet (One Hand Clapping Sessions)'

(Wednesday, October 9, 1974, during sessions for One Hand Clapping) — More than a month after an intense week of recording and filming sessions, Paul McCartney’s One Hand Clapping project concluded today with the final re-recordings of three songs at EMI Studios in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney completes recording for ‘One Hand Clapping’ project 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1974) →

Video: 'Ringo Starr + Harry Nilsson - Kojak Columbo Recording Session - RCA Studio - 7 October 1974'

(Monday, October 7, 1974) — Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr stepped into the studio with close friend and fellow musician Harry Nilsson today to lend his drumming talents to the song “Kojak Columbo” for Nilsson’s album Duit On Mon Dei. Continue reading Ringo Starr drums on Harry Nilsson’s ‘Kojak Columbo’ session in Los Angeles 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Oct 7 1974) →

Video: 'John Lennon and Howard Cosell-Speaking of Everything 10-6-74'

(Sunday, October 6, 1974) — Former Beatle John Lennon’s interview with renowned sports broadcaster Howard Cosell, conducted at WABC studios in Manhattan (likely recorded the first week of October 1974), aired today on his weekly ABC radio series, Speaking of Everything. Continue reading John Lennon’s interview by Howard Cosell to promote his ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album airs on ABC radio 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1974) →