Video: 'I Remember Jeep (2014 Mix)'
(Friday, July 3, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — George Harrison recorded the jam “I Remember Jeep” 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 records ‘I Remember Jeep’ jam 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 3 1970)
Video: 'Out Of The Blue (2014 Mix)'
(Thursday, July 2, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — George Harrison today recorded the jam “Out of the Blue” 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 in London. Continue reading George Harrison records ‘Out of the Blue’ jam 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1970)
Video: 'George Harrison - An Alternate All Things Must Pass (album)' ('Run Of The Mill' at 29:56)
(Wednesday, July 1, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — George Harrison today began recording “Run Of The Mill,” a remake of “Art of Dying,” “Down to the River” and a version of The Beatles’ “Get Back,” plus the jams “Thanks for the Pepperoni” and “I Remember Jeep,” 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 records ‘Run Of The Mill’ and ‘Art of Dying’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1970)
Video: 'I Wouldn't Have You Any Other Way'
(Saturday, June 27, 1970, 10:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. CDT; during sessions for Beaucoups of Blues) — English rock musician and former Beatle Ringo Starr completed recording Beaucoups of Blues, his second studio album, tonight at Music City Recorders in Nashville, tracking “I Wouldn’t Have You Any Other Way,” the non-album track “Coochy Coochy,” and “Nashville Freakout” (released in 1995) in this sixth of six sessions (two per day) that began June 25. Continue reading Former Beatle Ringo Starr completes recording ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 27 1970)
Video: 'Fastest Growing Heartache In The West'
(Saturday, June 27, 1970, 6:00-9:00 p.m. CDT; during sessions for Beaucoups of Blues) — English rock musician and former Beatle Ringo Starr resumed recording Beaucoups of Blues, his second studio album, tonight at Music City Recorders in Nashville, tracking “Fastest Growing Heartache In The West,” “Silent Homecoming,” and “Loser’s Lounge” in this fifth of six sessions (two per day) that began June 25 and concluded later tonight. Continue reading Ringo Starr records 3 more tracks for ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 27 1970)
(Saturday, June 27, 1970) — “The Love You Save” by The Jackson 5 peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (June 27, July 4, 1970). Continue reading ‘The Love You Save’ by The Jackson 5 peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1970)
(Saturday, June 27, 1970) — “Hitchin’ a Ride” by Vanity Fare peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Hitchin’ a Ride’ by Vanity Fare peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1970)
(Saturday, June 27, 1970) — “The Wonder of You” by Elvis Presley peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘The Wonder of You’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1970)
Video: '1970 Festival Express (Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin & The Band)'
(Saturday, June 27, 1970, scheduled to open at noon EDT) — Festival Express, a train tour across Canada taken by some of North America’s most popular rock bands, including Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, The Band, Buddy Guy, Flying Burrito Bros, Ian & Sylvia’s Great Speckled Bird and Delaney & Bonnie & Friends, began today at CNE Stadium in Toronto.
The tour also stopped in Winnipeg before it wrapped up in Calgary on July 5, 1970.
Video: 'Wine Woman And Loud Happy Songs'
(Friday, June 26, 1970, 10:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. CDT; during sessions for Beaucoups of Blues) — English rock musician and former Beatle Ringo Starr continued recording Beaucoups of Blues, his second studio album, tonight at Music City Recorders in Nashville, tracking “Wine, Women And Loud Happy Songs” and “The Wishing Book” (which would go unreleased) in this fourth of six sessions (two per day) that began June 25 and would continue through June 27. Continue reading Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr records 2 more tracks for ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 26 1970)
