Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s

Former Beatle Ringo Starr arrives in Budapest for Elizabeth Taylor’s 40th birthday party 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1972)


Video: 'SYND 27-2-72 STARS ARRIVE IN BUDAPEST FOR ELIZABETH TAYLOR'S BIG FORTIETH BIRTHDAY PARTY'

(Friday, February 25, 1972) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr and his wife, Maureen, arrived today at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in Hungary, one of several celebrities in town for the 40th birthday party of actress Elizabeth Taylor to be held Feb. 26-27, 1972, at the Hotel Duna InterContinenta. Continue reading Former Beatle Ringo Starr arrives in Budapest for Elizabeth Taylor’s 40th birthday party 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1972)

‘Without You’ by Nilsson peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 19 1972)

(Saturday, February 19, 1972) — “Without You” by Nilsson peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Feb. 19/26, Mar. 4/11, 1972). Continue reading ‘Without You’ by Nilsson peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 19 1972)

John Lennon jams with Elephant’s Memory band during ‘Some Time in New York City’ sessions 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 16 1972)


Video: 'John Lennon Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin On'

(Wednesday, February 16, 1972) — During a tracking session for John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s album Some Time in New York City, a part-studio, part-live double album, Lennon jammed with the rock band Elephant’s Memory today on a number of oldies, including “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Honey Hush” and “Carribean,” at the Record Plant recording studio in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon jams with Elephant’s Memory band during ‘Some Time in New York City’ sessions 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 16 1972)

John Lennon & Yoko Ono begin recording studio tracks for ‘Some Time in New York City’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1972)


Video: 'Sunday Bloody Sunday (Remastered 2010)'

(Saturday, February 12, 1972; during The Troubles) — Former Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, began recording the studio tracks for Some Time in New York City, a part-studio, part-live double album, recording the protest song “Sunday Bloody Sunday” in Studio A at the Record Plant recording studio in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon & Yoko Ono begin recording studio tracks for ‘Some Time in New York City’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1972)

‘Let’s Stay Together’ by Al Green peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1972)

(Saturday, February 12, 1972) — “Let’s Stay Together” by Al Green peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Let’s Stay Together’ by Al Green peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1972)

‘Never Been to Spain’ by Three Dog Night peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1972)

(Saturday, February 12, 1972) — “Never Been to Spain” by Three Dog Night peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Never Been to Spain’ by Three Dog Night peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1972)

‘Anticipation’ by Carly Simon peaks at #13 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1972)

(Saturday, February 12, 1972) — “Anticipation” by Carly Simon peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Anticipation’ by Carly Simon peaks at #13 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1972)

‘Black Dog’ by Led Zeppelin peaks at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1972)

(Saturday, February 12, 1972) — “Black Dog” by Led Zeppelin peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Black Dog’ by Led Zeppelin peaks at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1972)

Paul McCartney and his band Wings perform in Kingston upon Hull, England 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1972)


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Live at the University of Hull, United Kingdom (February 11, 1972)'

(Friday, February 11, 1972; during the Wings University Tour) — Paul McCartney’s new group Wings performed today at the University of Hull in Kingston upon Hull, England, the third stop of their first ever tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney and his band Wings perform in Kingston upon Hull, England 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1972)

Paul McCartney’s new band Wings launches first tour in Nottingham, England 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1972)


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Live at Nottingham University, United Kingdom (February 9, 1972)'

(Wednesday, February 9, 1972, noon GMT; during the Wings University Tour) — Paul McCartney’s new group Wings performed for the first time today in the Portland Building at The University of Nottingham in Nottingham, England. Continue reading Paul McCartney’s new band Wings launches first tour in Nottingham, England 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1972)