Video: 'She's My Baby (Demo / 2014 Remaster)'
(Saturday, January 31, 1976) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American rock band Wings completed “She’s My Baby” today, as McCartney, Denny Laine and Linda McCartney added vocal harmonies in Studio Two at Abbey Road Studios in London. Continue reading Wings complete recording of ‘She’s My Baby’ 50 years ago today (Jan 31 1976)
(Saturday, January 31, 1976) — “Love Rollercoaster” by Ohio Players peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Love Rollercoaster’ by Ohio Players peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 31 1976)
(Saturday, January 31, 1976) — “Paloma Blanca” by George Baker Selection peaks at #26 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Paloma Blanca’ by George Baker Selection peaks at #26 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 31 1976)
(Monday, January 26, 1976) — The Beatles’ nine-year recording contract with EMI expired today — Paul McCartney remained with EMI, Ringo Starr would sign with Atlantic (in the U.S.) and Polydor (everywhere else), and George Harrison would go with his own label, Dark Horse, which was distributed by A&M. John Lennon does not sign a new contract.
EMI’s Bob Mercer later recalled John’s reaction when he was trying to persuade him to renew his record contract with EMI: “He just said that his own feelings were that he didn’t want to have his signature on any pieces of paper. He’d had enough of contracts and so forth.”
(Saturday, January 24, 1976) — “Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To)” by Diana Ross peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To)’ by Diana Ross peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 24 1976)
(Saturday, January 24, 1976) — “I Love Music” by The O’Jays peaks at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I Love Music’ by The O’Jays peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 24 1976)
(Saturday, January 17, 1976) — “Fly Away” by John Denver (with Olivia Newton-John on backup vocals) peaks at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Fly Away’ by John Denver peaks at #13 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 24 1976)
Video: 'The Donny & Marie Show -- The Opening of the First Show'
(Friday, January 23, 1976, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Donny & Marie, the first variety television show hosted by a brother and sister team, Donny and Marie Osmond, premiered tonight on ABC.
Video: 'Wino Junko (2014 Remaster)'
(Wednesday, January 21, 1976, approximately 2:30 p.m.-2:00 a.m. GMT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American rock band Wings completed “Wino Junko” today, adding vocal overdubs in Studio Two at Abbey Road Studios in London. Continue reading Wings complete recording of ‘Wino Junko’ 50 years ago today (Jan 21 1976)
(Monday, January 19, 1976) — Promoter Bill Sargent today offered the four former Beatles an unprecedented $30 million to reunite for a single concert in the United States, six years after the famed British rock group split up. Continue reading The Beatles offered $30 million to reunite for a single concert 50 years ago today (Jan 19 1976)
