Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s

Jim Morrison, lead singer of The Doors, dies of ‘heart failure’ in Paris 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 3 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Doors


Video: 'Jim Morrison: The Final 24 (Full Documentary)'

(Saturday, July 3, 1971, 5:00 a.m. Central European Time) — James Douglas “Jim” Morrison, an American singer, musician, songwriter and poet, who was the lead vocalist of the rock band The Doors and regarded by music critics and fans as one of the most iconic and influential frontmen in rock history, died unexpectedly this morning in Paris. He was 27. Continue reading Jim Morrison, lead singer of The Doors, dies of ‘heart failure’ in Paris 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 3 1971) →

George Harrison attends Schaefer Musical Festival in New York’s Central Park 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1971)

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


Video: 'George Harrison with Art Garfunkel at Carly Simon concert NYC Central Park 07/27/71'

(Friday, July 2, 1971, concert was scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. EDT) — Former Beatle George Harrison was captured briefly on videotape tonight chatting with singer Art Garfunkel in New York City’s Central Park during the beginning of a performance by Carly Simon at the Schaefer Music Festival. Continue reading George Harrison attends Schaefer Musical Festival in New York’s Central Park 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1971) →

John Lennon & Yoko Ono filmed aboard steamboat on New York’s Hudson River 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1971)

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Video: 'John Lennon - Borrowed Time. Top Of The Pops 1984' (July 1, 1971, at 2:12)

(Thursday, July 1, 1971, 10:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. EDT) — Former Beatle John Lennon and and his wife, Yoko Ono, were filmed today aboard the PS Alexander Hamilton for a day long trip up and down New York`s Hudson River. Continue reading John Lennon & Yoko Ono filmed aboard steamboat on New York’s Hudson River 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1971) →

John Lennon & Yoko Ono attend ‘dumpling party’ at a Fluxhouse in New York City 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1971)

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


Video: 'Warhol and Maciunas'

(Tuesday, June 29, 1971, evening EDT) — Former Beatle John Lennon and and his wife, Yoko Ono, were filmed tonight attending a “dumpling party” at a Fluxus gathering put on by artist and a Fluxus founding member, George Maciunas, at a Fluxhouse at 80 Wooster Street in the Soho neighborhood in Lower Manhattan in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon & Yoko Ono attend ‘dumpling party’ at a Fluxhouse in New York City 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1971) →

‘When You’re Hot, You’re Hot’ by Jerry Reed peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1971)

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(Saturday, June 26, 1971) — “When You’re Hot, You’re Hot” by Jerry Reed peaked today at #9 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for the first of three weeks. Continue reading ‘When You’re Hot, You’re Hot’ by Jerry Reed peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1971) →

‘It’s Too Late’/’I Feel the Earth Move’ by Carole King peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1971)

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(Saturday, June 19, 1971) — The double A-sided single “It’s Too Late” and “I Feel the Earth Move” by Carole King peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of five consecutive weeks (June 19/26, July 3/10/17, 1971). Continue reading ‘It’s Too Late’/’I Feel the Earth Move’ by Carole King peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1971) →

‘Rainy Days and Mondays’ by the Carpenters peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1971)

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(Saturday, June 19, 1971) — “Rainy Days and Mondays” by the Carpenters peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two weeks. Continue reading ‘Rainy Days and Mondays’ by the Carpenters peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1971) →

‘Nathan Jones’ by The Supremes peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1971)

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(Saturday, June 19, 1971) — “Nathan Jones” by The Supremes peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two weeks. Continue reading ‘Nathan Jones’ by The Supremes peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1971) →

Paul McCartney begins recording ‘Thrillington’ studio album in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 15 1971)

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Video: 'Percy 'Thrills' Thrillington (2012 Remaster)' (11 clips)

(Tuesday, June 15, 1971) — Recording sessions for Thrillington, an orchestral/instrumental cover version of Paul and Linda McCartney’s album Ram, which had been released just a month ago in the U.S. and UK, began today at EMI Studio Two in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney begins recording ‘Thrillington’ studio album in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 15 1971) →

John Lennon & Yoko Ono attend garden party for business manager’s wife 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1971)

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Video: 'John Lennon - Crippled Inside (subtitulada)' (June 12, 1971, at 0:38-1:50)

(Saturday, June 12, 1971) — Former Beatle John Lennon and and his wife, Yoko Ono, were filmed today attending a garden party at the home of Lennon’s business manager, Allen Klein, located at 3110 Palisades Avenue in the Riverdale section of the Bronx in New York City, celebrating the birthday of Klein’s wife, Betty. Continue reading John Lennon & Yoko Ono attend garden party for business manager’s wife 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 12 1971) →