Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s

‘I Honestly Love You’ by Olivia Newton-John peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, October 5, 1974) — “I Honestly Love You” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Oct. 5/12, 1974). Continue reading ‘I Honestly Love You’ by Olivia Newton-John peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1974) →

Overdubs for Ringo Starr’s ‘Husbands and Wives’ recorded in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Oct 1 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Husbands and Wives'

(Tuesday, October 1, 1974, 3:00-6:00 p.m. PDT) — Overdubs for Roger Miller’s “Husbands and Wives” were recorded this afternoon for Ringo Starr’s second rock solo studio album, Goodnight Vienna. Continue reading Overdubs for Ringo Starr’s ‘Husbands and Wives’ recorded in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Oct 1 1974) →

John Lennon calls into WZMF-AM in Milwaukee to promote ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: '1974 09 30 John Lennon Phone Interview with John Houghton promoting Walls And Bridges
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(Monday, September 30, 1974, afternoon EDT) — Four days after he released his fifth solo studio album Walls and Bridges, former Beatle John Lennon called today into WZMF-AM’s John Houghton in Milwaukee. Continue reading John Lennon calls into WZMF-AM in Milwaukee to promote ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1974) →

Overdubs for Ringo Starr’s ‘All by Myself’ recorded in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Sep 28 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'All By Myself'

(Saturday, September 28, 1974, 6:00-9:00 p.m. PDT) — Overdubs for Ringo Starr’s “All by Myself” were recorded tonight for the former Beatle’s second rock solo studio album, Goodnight Vienna. Continue reading Overdubs for Ringo Starr’s ‘All by Myself’ recorded in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Sep 28 1974) →

John Lennon visits WNEW-FM studios in New York City to promote ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 28 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'John Lennon interview with Dennis Elsas, 28 Sept 1974 Part 1 of 4'

(Saturday, September 28, 1974, approximately 4:00 p.m. EDT) — Two days after he released his fifth solo studio album Walls and Bridges, former Beatle John Lennon appeared today at the studios of WNEW-FM in New York City, joining a surprised music director/on-air personality Dennis Elsas. Continue reading John Lennon visits WNEW-FM studios in New York City to promote ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 28 1974) →