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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(Saturday, January 30, 1971) — “Love the One You’re With” by Stephen Stills peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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(Saturday, January 30, 1971) — “Mother” by former Beatle John Lennon peaked at #43 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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Video: 'Paul & Linda McCartney - Smile Away (Mono)'
(Friday, January 29, 1971; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney today recorded overdubs onto “Smile Away” at A&R Studios in New York City, during sessions for Ram, his second album without The Beatles.
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(Saturday, January 23, 1971) — “Knock Three Times” by Dawn peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Jan. 23/30, Feb. 6, 1971).
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(Saturday, January 23, 1971) — “Your Song” by Elton John peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks.
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Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Little Woman Love (Early Mix) (2018 Remaster)'
(Thursday, January 21, 1971; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney today overdubbed the distinctive standup bass part (performed by Milt Hinton) onto “Little Woman Love” at A&R Studios in New York City, during sessions for Ram, his second album without The Beatles.
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Video: 'The Doors 13'
(Saturday, January 16, 1971) — 13, the first compilation album by the American rock band The Doors, peaked at #25 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for one week.
Video: 'Paul McCartney - Back Seat Of My Car (Early Take)'
(Monday, January 11, 1971; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney today recorded overdubs onto “The Back Seat of My Car” and “Long Haired Lady” at A&R Studios in New York City, during sessions for Ram, his second album without The Beatles.
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(Saturday, January 9, 1971) — “Black Magic Woman” by Santana peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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