(Saturday, June 6, 1970) — “Make Me Smile” by Chicago peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Make Me Smile’ by Chicago peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1970)
Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s
‘Oh My My’ by The Monkees debuts at #99 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1970)
Video: 'The Monkees - Oh My My (1970 promo film) [1080p]'
(Saturday, June 6, 1970) — “Oh My My” by The Monkees, the only single from the band’s forthcoming album Changes, debuted at #99 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Oh My My’ by The Monkees debuts at #99 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1970)
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The Doors perform at Seattle Center Coliseum 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 5 1970)
Video: 'The Doors - Live In Seattle Center Coliseum; Seattle, WA, June 5, 1970. FULL CONCERT ALBUM'
(Friday, June 5, 1970, 10:20 p.m.-12:05 a.m. PDT) — The Doors performed tonight at Seattle Center Coliseum in Seattle with approximately 4,000 fans in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform at Seattle Center Coliseum 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 5 1970)
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George Harrison begins recording ‘If Not For You’ and ‘Ballad Of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll)’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 5 1970)
Video: 'George Harrison - If Not For You (RS1)'
(Friday, June 5, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — George Harrison began recording “If Not For You” and “Ballad Of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll)” for the triple-disc album All Things Must Pass, his first release as a solo artist following the break-up of the Beatles, today at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading George Harrison begins recording ‘If Not For You’ and ‘Ballad Of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll)’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 5 1970)
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George Harrison begins recording ‘Isn’t It A Pity (version two) 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1970)
Video: 'George Harrison - An Alternate All Things Must Pass (album)' ('Isn't It a Pity' (version two) at 1:09:05)
(Wednesday, June 3, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — George Harrison began recording “Isn’t It A Pity” (version two) for the triple-disc album All Things Must Pass, his first release as a solo artist following the break-up of the Beatles, today in London. Continue reading George Harrison begins recording ‘Isn’t It A Pity (version two) 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 3 1970)
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George Harrison begins recording ‘Isn’t It A Pity (version one) and ‘I Dig Love’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 2 1970)
Video: 'George Harrison - Isn't It A Pity (Version 1 RS1)'
(Tuesday, June 2, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — George Harrison began recording “Isn’t It A Pity” (version one) and “I Dig Love” for the triple-disc album All Things Must Pass, his 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 ‘Isn’t It A Pity (version one) and ‘I Dig Love’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 2 1970)
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‘Everything Is Beautiful’ by Ray Stevens peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1970)
(Saturday, May 30, 1970) — “Everything Is Beautiful” by Ray Stevens peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (May 30, June 6, 1970). Continue reading ‘Everything Is Beautiful’ by Ray Stevens peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1970)
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‘Cecilia’ by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1970)
(Saturday, May 30, 1970) — “Cecilia” by Simon & Garfunkel peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Cecilia’ by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1970)
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‘Let It Be,’ final studio album released by The Beatles, debuts at #104 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1970)
Video: '13-The Beatles - Let it Be (full album)' (12 videos)
(Saturday, May 30, 1970) — Let It Be, the twelfth and final studio album released by the English rock band the Beatles, debuted at #104 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘Let It Be,’ final studio album released by The Beatles, debuts at #104 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1970)
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George Harrison begins recording ‘I’d Have You Anytime’ and ‘Art of Dying’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1970)
Video: 'I’d Have You Any Time (Early Take)'
(Friday, May 29, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — George Harrison began recording “I’d Have You Anytime” and “The Art of Dying” for the triple-disc album All Things Must Pass, his first release as a solo artist following the break-up of the Beatles, today at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading George Harrison begins recording ‘I’d Have You Anytime’ and ‘Art of Dying’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1970)
