Video: 'The Doors Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival East Afton Farm, Isle Of Wight, UK Sun. August 30, 1970'
(Sunday, August 30, 1970, 1:00 a.m. BST) — During a break in lead singer Jim Morrison’s obscenity trial in Miami, The Doors performed tonight at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 at East Afton Farm in England. Continue reading The Doors perform at Isle Of Wight Festival 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1970)
(Saturday, August 29, 1970) — “War” by Edwin Starr peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Aug. 29, Sept. 5/12, 1970). Continue reading ‘War’ by Edwin Starr peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1970)
(Saturday, August 29, 1970) — “Overture From Tommy (A Rock Opera)” by The Assembled Multitude peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Overture From Tommy (A Rock Opera)’ by The Assembled Multitude peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1970)
Video: 'The Doors San Diego, International Sports Arena'
(Saturday, August 22, 1970, following the 8:00 p.m. scheduled start time for opening act Crabby Appleton) — During a break in lead singer Jim Morrison’s obscenity trial in Miami, The Doors performed tonight at San Diego Sports Arena in San Diego, California. Continue reading The Doors perform at San Diego Sports Arena 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1970)
(Saturday, August 22, 1970) — “Make It with You” by Bread peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Make It with You’ by Bread peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1970)
(Saturday, August 22, 1970) — “Spill the Wine” by Eric Burdon & War peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Spill the Wine’ by Eric Burdon & War peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1970)
(Saturday, August 22, 1970) — “Border Song” by Elton John peaked at #92 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Border Song’ by Elton John peaks at #92 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 22 1970)
Video: 'The Doors - Bakersfield 1970 (Synced footage)'
(Friday, August 21, 1970, evening PDT) — During a break in lead singer Jim Morrison’s obscenity trial in Miami, The Doors performed tonight at Bakersfield Civic Auditorium in Bakersfield, California. Continue reading The Doors perform at Bakersfield Civic Auditorium 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 21 1970)
(Saturday, August 15, 1970) — “Summertime Blues” by The Who peaked at #27 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Summertime Blues’ by The Who peaks at #27 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 15 1970)
Video: 'Janis Joplin - Harvard Stadium 1970 (last concert)'
(Wednesday, August 12, 1970, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EDT) — Singer Janis Joplin, 27, performed what would prove to be her final concert, appearing with the Full Tilt Boogie Band before 35,000 people tonight at Harvard Stadium in Boston, closing with George Gershwin’s “Summertime.” Continue reading Janis Joplin performs final concert at Harvard Stadium in Boston 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1970)
