Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s

Ringo Starr appears live on ‘Frost On Sunday’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 29 1970)


Video: 'Ringo Starr - Frost on Sunday Sentimental Journey interview'

(Easter Sunday, March 29, 1970, 10:25-11:25 p.m. BST) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles appeared live tonight on Frost On Sunday, presented by David Frost, to promote for his debut album Sentimental Journey.

The final edition of the series from Studio Three at London Weekend Television’s Wembley Studios, London, included a screening of the promotional clip for the album’s title track.

In a short interview, Starr revealed he was planning to record a follow-up solo album of country songs.

Frost asked if The Beatles were likely to tour again as a group, but Starr said it was doubtful. He said he thought once each member completed their solo projects they may get together to record another album.

‘Hey Jude’ compilation album by The Beatles peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1970)


Video: 'Jerrios' The Beatles' "Hey Jude" album playlist' (10 videos)

(Saturday, March 28, 1970)Hey Jude, a collection of non-album singles and B-sides by The Beatles, peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for four consecutive weeks. Continue reading ‘Hey Jude’ compilation album by The Beatles peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1970)

‘Instant Karma!’ by Lennon/Ono with the Plastic Ono Band peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1970)

(Saturday, March 28, 1970)“Instant Karma!” by Lennon/Ono with the Plastic Ono Band, a rock band formed by John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, as a vehicle for their collaborative and solo projects, peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Instant Karma!’ by Lennon/Ono with the Plastic Ono Band peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1970)

‘Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)’ by Edison Lighthouse peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1970)

(Saturday, March 28, 1970)“Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)” by Edison Lighthouse peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)’ by Edison Lighthouse peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1970)

‘Temma Harbour’ by Mary Hopkin peaks at #39 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1970)

(Saturday, March 28, 1970)“Temma Harbour” by Mary Hopkin (released on The Beatles’ Apple record label) peaked at #39 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Temma Harbour’ by Mary Hopkin peaks at #39 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1970)

Beatle Ringo Starr releases debut solo album ‘Sentimental Journey’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1970)


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

(Friday, March 27, 1970) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles released Sentimental Journey, a studio album of standards produced by the band’s producer, George Martin, was released today in the UK (Apr. 24, 1970 in the U.S.) Continue reading Beatle Ringo Starr releases debut solo album ‘Sentimental Journey’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1970)

Ringo Starr interviewed for BBC Radio 1’s ‘Scene and Heard’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 25 1970)


Video: 'The Beatles Tapes - Ringo Starr Interview Pt 2 July 1970 David Wigg' (Mar. 25, 1970, at 3:26-4:58)

(Wednesday, March 25, 1970) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles was interviewed today by David Wigg at the band’s Apple headquarters in London’s Savile Row for the Mar. 29 and Apr. 5, 1970, editions of the BBC radio show Scene And Heard. Continue reading Ringo Starr interviewed for BBC Radio 1’s ‘Scene and Heard’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 25 1970)

‘The Rapper’ by The Jaggerz peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1970)

(Saturday, March 21, 1970)“The Rapper” by The Jaggerz peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Rapper’ by The Jaggerz peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1970)

‘Hey Jude’ compilation album by The Beatles debuts at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1970)


Video: 'Jerrios' The Beatles' "Hey Jude" album playlist' (10 videos)

(Saturday, March 21, 1970)Hey Jude, a collection of non-album singles and B-sides by The Beatles, debuted at #3 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘Hey Jude’ compilation album by The Beatles debuts at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1970)

‘Morrison Hotel’ studio album by The Doors peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1970)


Video: 'The Doors - Morrison Hotel (Full Album)' (11 videos)

(Saturday, March 21, 1970)Morrison Hotel, the fifth studio album by the American rock band The Doors, featuring the hit singles “You Make Me Real” and “Roadhouse Blues,” peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Morrison Hotel’ studio album by The Doors peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1970)