Video: 'George Harrison - What Is Life (Official Music Video)'
(Monday, February 15, 1971) — “What Is Life”/“Apple Scruffs” by former Beatle George Harrison was released today in the U.S. as a single.
Continue reading ‘What Is Life’/’Apple Scruffs’ single by George Harrison released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 15 1971)
(Saturday, February 13, 1971) — “One Bad Apple” by The Osmonds peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five consecutive weeks (Feb. 13/20/27, Mar. 6/13, 1971).
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(Saturday, February 13, 1971) — “Rose Garden” by Lynn Anderson peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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Video: 'It's So Hard (Take 6)'
(Thursday, February 11, 1971) — Former Beatle John Lennon began tracking his second solo studio album today, holding his inaugural recording session at Ascot Sound Studios (ASS), a studio built by Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, on the grounds of Tittenhurst Park, their 72-acre estate 26 miles west of London.
Continue reading John Lennon begins recording his ‘Imagine’ studio album near London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1971)
Video: 'GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS "If I Were Your Woman" on The Ed Sullivan Show'
(Sunday, February 7, 1971, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Gladys Knight & the Pips performed “If I Were Your Woman” and comedian Robert Klein told jokes about going to the dentist on tonight’s episode of the CBS-TV variety series The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City.
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(Saturday, February 6, 1971) — “Remember Me” by Diana Ross peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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Video: 'Frank Zappa - 200 Motels Trailer'
(Monday, February 1, 1971) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr arrived today at Pinewood Studios outside London to begin shooting his part for 200 Motels, a surreal musical film written and directed by Frank Zappa and Tony Palmer, and featuring music by Zappa.
Continue reading Ringo Starr begins filming his segments for Frank Zappa’s ‘200 Motels’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 1 1971)
Video: '"The Ed Sullivan Show" Jan. 31, 1971' (8 clips)
(Sunday, January 31, 1971, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — The Temptations performed “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready” and a medley of hits (including “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours,” “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “I’ll Be There” and “My Sweet Lord”) on tonight’s episode of the CBS-TV variety series The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City.
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(Saturday, January 30, 1971) — “Lonely Days” by the Bee Gees peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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Video: 'John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band (1970)' (11 videos)
(Saturday, January 30, 1971) — John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, the debut solo studio album by John Lennon and his first since the public break-up of The Beatles, peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for one week.
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