Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s

George Harrison headlines second of two benefit concerts for Bangladesh at Madison Square Garden in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1971)

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


Video: 'George Harrison and Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh Complete (Audience Recording)' (evening show begins at 1:28:01; Ravi Shankar's perfomance is not included)

(Sunday, August 1, 1971, 8:00 p.m. EDT; during the Bangladesh Liberation War) — The Concert for Bangladesh, a pair of benefit concerts organized by former Beatles guitarist George Harrison and Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar, were held today at Madison Square Garden in New York City, to raise international awareness of, and fund relief for refugees from East Pakistan, following the Bangladesh Liberation War-related genocide. Continue reading George Harrison headlines second of two benefit concerts for Bangladesh at Madison Square Garden in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1971) →

George Harrison headlines first of two benefit concerts for Bangladesh at Madison Square Garden in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1971)

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


Video: 'George Harrison and Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh Complete (Audience Recording)' (afternoon show at 0:00-1:28:01; note: Ravi Shankar's perfomance is not included)

(Sunday, August 1, 1971, 2:30 p.m. EDT; during the Bangladesh Liberation War) — The Concert for Bangladesh, a pair of benefit concerts organized by former Beatles guitarist George Harrison and Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar, were held today at Madison Square Garden in New York City, to raise international awareness of, and fund relief for refugees from East Pakistan, following the Bangladesh Liberation War-related genocide. Continue reading George Harrison headlines first of two benefit concerts for Bangladesh at Madison Square Garden in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1971) →

‘You’ve Got a Friend’ by James Taylor peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, July 31, 1971) — “You’ve Got a Friend” by James Taylor peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, his first and only number one hit in the U.S. Continue reading ‘You’ve Got a Friend’ by James Taylor peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971) →

‘Sooner or Later’ by The Grass Roots peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, July 31, 1971) — “Sooner or Later” by The Grass Roots peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two weeks, the group’s third and final top ten hit in the U.S. Continue reading ‘Sooner or Later’ by The Grass Roots peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971) →

‘Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again’ by The Fortunes peaks at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, July 31, 1971) –“Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again” by The Fortunes peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again’ by The Fortunes peaks at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971) →

‘Summer Sand’ by Dawn peaks at #33 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, July 31, 1971) — “Summer Sand” by Dawn peaked at #33 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Summer Sand’ by Dawn peaks at #33 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971) →

‘I’m a Believer’ by Neil Diamond peaks at #51 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, July 31, 1971) — “I’m a Believer” by Neil Diamond peaked at #51 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I’m a Believer’ by Neil Diamond peaks at #51 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971) →

‘Rainy Jane’ by Davy Jones peaks at #52 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Monkees

(Saturday, July 31, 1971) — “Rainy Jane” by former Monkee Davy Jones peaked at #52 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two weeks, the most successful hit of his solo career. Continue reading ‘Rainy Jane’ by Davy Jones peaks at #52 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971) →

Paul McCartney’s new group Wings finish recording ‘I Am Your Singer’ for debut album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 1971)

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


Video: 'I Am Your Singer (Home Recording)'

(Thursday, July 29, 1971) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his brand new British-American rock band, Wings, returned today to EMI Studios (Abbey Road) in London for a fourth day of recording sessions for what would become the group’s debut album, Wild Life, which would be released Dec. 3, 1971. Continue reading Paul McCartney’s new group Wings finish recording ‘I Am Your Singer’ for debut album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 1971) →

‘Bangla Desh’/’Deep Blue’ by George Harrison released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1971)

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


Video: 'Bangla Desh (Bonus Track)'

(Wednesday, July 28, 1971) — The single “Bangla Desh“/”Deep Blue” by former Beatle George Harrison was released today in the U.S. (July 30, 1971 in the UK). Continue reading ‘Bangla Desh’/’Deep Blue’ by George Harrison released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1971) →