Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s

John Lennon & Yoko Ono film celebrity cameos for ‘Imagine’ TV special in New York hotel 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1971)


Video: 'What’s That In The Sky? - excerpt from the IMAGINE film'

(Monday, September 6, 1971) — Former Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, continued shooting their 1972 Imagine film today at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City, inviting celebrities, including ex-Beatle bandmate George Harrison, to their hotel suite and film them entering the room with Yoko. Continue reading John Lennon & Yoko Ono film celebrity cameos for ‘Imagine’ TV special in New York hotel 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1971)

John Lennon & Yoko Ono filmed at various locations in Lower Manhattan 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1971)


Video: 'NOBODY TOLD ME. (Ultimate Mix, 2020) - John Lennon (official music video HD)' (Sept. 5, 1971, at :49-1:10/2:14-3:01)

(Sunday, September 5, 1971) — On the Sunday before the Labor Day holiday, former Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, resumed conceptual filming for their Imagine project today at various locations in the Manhattan borough of New York City, mostly in Lower Manhattan, beginning with a sculpture garden at 77 Water Street. Continue reading John Lennon & Yoko Ono filmed at various locations in Lower Manhattan 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1971)

‘Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey’ by Paul and Linda McCartney peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1971)

(Saturday, September 4, 1971) — “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey” by Paul and Linda McCartney peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey’ by Paul and Linda McCartney peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1971)

‘Smiling Faces Sometimes’ by The Undisputed Truth peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1971)

(Saturday, September 4, 1971) — “Smiling Faces Sometimes” by The Undisputed Truth peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two weeks. Continue reading ‘Smiling Faces Sometimes’ by The Undisputed Truth peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1971)

‘Riders On The Storm’ by The Doors peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1971)


Video: 'Riders on the Storm (2017 Remaster)'

(Saturday, September 4, 1971) — “Riders on the Storm” by American rock band the Doors peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week, exactly nine weeks after the death of lead singer Jim Morrison in Paris.
Continue reading ‘Riders On The Storm’ by The Doors peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1971)

‘If Not For You’ by Olivia Newton-John peaks at #25 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1971)

(Saturday, September 4, 1971) — “If Not For You” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at #25 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘If Not For You’ by Olivia Newton-John peaks at #25 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1971)

‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ by John Denver peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1971)

(Saturday, August 28, 1971) — “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ by John Denver peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1971)

‘Signs’ by Five Man Electrical Band peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1971)

(Saturday, August 28, 1971) — “Signs” by Five Man Electrical Band peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Signs’ by Five Man Electrical Band peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1971)

‘Liar’ by Three Dog Night peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1971)

(Saturday, August 28, 1971) — “Liar” by Three Dog Night peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Liar’ by Three Dog Night peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1971)

‘Ram’ studio album by Paul and Linda McCartney peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 1971)


Video: 'Ram (Paul & Linda McCartney) 2012 Remaster' (first 12 videos constitute original album)

(Saturday, August 21, 1971)Ram, a studio album by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his wife, Linda McCartney, peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for two consecutive weeks. Continue reading ‘Ram’ studio album by Paul and Linda McCartney peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 1971)