Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s

Starr completes two tracks for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1970)


Video: 'Have I Told You Lately That I Love You'

(Tuesday, February 18, 1970, 2:30-5:30 p.m. BST) — The recordings of “Have I Told You Lately That I Love You” and “Let The Rest Of The World Go By” by Ringo Starr was completed today at EMI Studio 2 in London for his debut solo album Sentimental Journey as Starr re-recorded his vocals for both songs. Continue reading Starr completes two tracks for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1970)

Starr completes ‘I’m A Fool To Care’ for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 17 1970)


Video: 'I'm A Fool To Care'

(Monday, February 17, 1970, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. BST) — “I’m A Fool To Care” by Ringo Starr was completed today at EMI Studio 2 in London for his debut solo album Sentimental Journey as Francis Shaw conducted a 15-piece string orchestra. Continue reading Starr completes ‘I’m A Fool To Care’ for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 17 1970)

The Doors perform at Auditorium Theatre in Chicago 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 15 1970)


Video: 'Chicago Auditorium Theatre, 2/15/1970.' (9 videos, early show)

(Sunday, February 15, 1970, 7:00 p.m./10:30 p.m. CST scheduled start times) — American rock band The Doors performed two shows tonight at Auditorium Theatre in Chicago. Continue reading The Doors perform at Auditorium Theatre in Chicago 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 15 1970)

‘Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)’ by Sly and the Family Stone peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 14 1970)

(Saturday, February 14, 1970)“Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)” by Sly and the Family Stone peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Feb. 14/21, 1970). Continue reading ‘Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)’ by Sly and the Family Stone peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 14 1970)

The Doors perform at Allen Theatre in Cleveland 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 13 1970)


Video: '1970-02-13 (late show) - The Doors - Allen Theatre - Cleveland, OH'

(Friday, February 13, 1970, 10:00 p.m. EST scheduled start time) — American rock band The Doors performed tonight at Allen Theatre in Cleveland with approximately 3,000 people in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform at Allen Theatre in Cleveland 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 13 1970)

Lennon performs ‘Instant Karma!’ on ‘Top Of The Pops’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1970)


Video: 'Instant Karma! (We All Shine On) - Lennon/Ono with The Plastic Ono Band (official music video)' (video take three; audio is from studio recording)

(Wednesday, February 11, 1970, 7:30-10:00 p.m. BST) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, performed Lennon’s new single “Instant Karma” tonight on BBC1’s Top of the Pops in Studio 8 at the BBC’s Television Centre in London for broadcast the following day. Continue reading Lennon performs ‘Instant Karma!’ on ‘Top Of The Pops’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1970)

Starr completes ‘Dream’ for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1970)


Video: 'Dream'

(Tuesday, February 10, 1970, 7:00-9:20 p.m. BST) — “Dream” by Ringo Starr of The Beatles was completed tonight at EMI Studio in London for his debut solo album Sentimental Journey. Continue reading Starr completes ‘Dream’ for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1970)

Lennon, Ono filmed for ‘Bed Peace’ documentary 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1970)


Video: 'BED PEACE starring John Lennon & Yoko Ono' (Feb. 10, 1970, at 1:10:11)

(Tuesday, February 10, 1970) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, were filmed today for the closing credits of Bed Peace, a documentary about the couple’s Bed-Ins for Peace, specifically the second one at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal during late May and early June 1969. Continue reading Lennon, Ono filmed for ‘Bed Peace’ documentary 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1970)

‘Morrison Hotel’ studio album by The Doors released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1970)


Video: 'Morrison Hotel' (11 videos)

(Monday, February 9, 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,” was released today. Continue reading ‘Morrison Hotel’ studio album by The Doors released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1970)

The Doors perform at Long Beach Arena in Long Beach 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 7 1970)


Video: 'The Doors Long Beach California 1970 {FULL CONCERT}'

(Saturday, February 7, 1970, approximately 10:43 p.m. PST) — American rock band The Doors performed tonight at Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California with approximately 12,000 people in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform at Long Beach Arena in Long Beach 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 7 1970)