Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s

George Harrison tracks ‘Let It Down’ and ‘Hear Me Lord’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1970)


Video: 'George Harrison - An Alternate All Things Must Pass (album)' ("Let It Down" at 23:20)

(Wednesday, June 24, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — George Harrison began recording tracked “Let It Down” and “Hear Me Lord” for his triple-disc album All Things Must Pass, Harrison’s first release as a solo artist following the break-up of The Beatles, today in London. Continue reading George Harrison tracks ‘Let It Down’ and ‘Hear Me Lord’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1970)

George Harrison tracks ‘What Is Life’ and ‘Beware of Darkness’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1970)


Video: 'George Harrison - "What Is Life" Early Backing Track'

(Tuesday, June 23, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — George Harrison began recording a second attempt of “What Is Life” and began recording “Beware of Darkness” for his triple-disc album All Things Must Pass, Harrison’s first release as a solo artist following the break-up of The Beatles, today at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading George Harrison tracks ‘What Is Life’ and ‘Beware of Darkness’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1970)

Ringo Starr’s debut solo album ‘Sentimental Journey’ peaks at #22 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 20 1970)


Video: 'Ringo Starr: Sentimental Journey' (12 videos)

(Saturday, June 20, 1970)Sentimental Journey, the debut solo album by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, peaked at #22 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for one week. Continue reading Ringo Starr’s debut solo album ‘Sentimental Journey’ peaks at #22 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 20 1970)

‘Let It Be,’ final studio album released by The Beatles, peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1970)


Video: '13-The Beatles - Let it Be (full album)' (12 videos)

(Saturday, June 13, 1970)Let It Be, the twelfth and final studio album released by the English rock band the Beatles, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for four consecutive weeks (June 13/20/27, July 4, 1970). Continue reading ‘Let It Be,’ final studio album released by The Beatles, peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1970)

‘The Long and Winding Road’ becomes The Beatles’ 20th and final single to reach #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1970)


Video: 'The Long And Winding Road (Remastered 2015)'

(Saturday, June 13, 1970)“The Long and Winding Road” (backed with “For You Blue”) today became The Beatles’ 20th and final single to reach number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, an all-time record which stands today. Continue reading ‘The Long and Winding Road’ becomes The Beatles’ 20th and final single to reach #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1970)

‘Come Saturday Morning’ by The Sandpipers peaks at #17 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1970)

(Saturday, June 13, 1970)“Come Saturday Morning” by The Sandpipers peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Come Saturday Morning’ by The Sandpipers peaks at #17 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1970)

‘I Want to Take You Higher’ by Sly and the Family Stone peaks at #38 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1970)

(Saturday, June 13, 1970)“I Want to Take You Higher” by Sly and the Family Stone peaked at #38 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Want to Take You Higher’ by Sly and the Family Stone peaks at #38 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1970)

‘Oh My My’ by The Monkees peaks at #98 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1970)


Video: 'The Monkees - Oh My My (1970 promo film) [1080p]'

(Saturday, June 13, 1970)“Oh My My” by The Monkees, the only single from the band’s forthcoming album Changes, peaked at #98 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Oh My My’ by The Monkees peaks at #98 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1970)

George Harrison records ‘Pete Drake And His Amazing Talking Guitar’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 11 1970)


Video: 'George Harrison - Pete Drake's Talking Steel Guitar'

(Thursday, June 11, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — George Harrison recorded Pete Drake performing “Pete Drake And His Amazing Talking Guitar” today in London during sessions for his triple-disc album All Things Must Pass, Harrison’s first release as a solo artist following the break-up of The Beatles. Continue reading George Harrison records ‘Pete Drake And His Amazing Talking Guitar’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 11 1970)

George Harrison begins recording ‘All Things Must Pass’ song 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 10 1970)


Video: 'All Things Must Pass (Demo)'

(Wednesday, June 10, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — George Harrison began recording “All Things Must Pass,” the title song for his triple-disc album All Things Must Pass, Harrison’s first release as a solo artist following the break-up of The Beatles, today at EMI Studios in London. Continue reading George Harrison begins recording ‘All Things Must Pass’ song 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 10 1970)