(Tuesday, March 11, 1975) — John Lennon sat down for a candid interview with Bob Harris today at The Dakota in New York City for the Apr. 14, 1975, edition of the BBC’s Old Grey Whistle Test, discussing his solo career, life in America, and the possibility of a Beatles reunion. Continue reading John Lennon opens up on Beatles reunion, solo career in BBC interview 50 years ago today (Mar 11 1975)
Video: 'Paul McCartney Love In Song Early Take 1, Nov 1974'
(Monday, March 10, 1975, 8:00-11:00 p.m. PDT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings completed recording four tracks, including “Love in Song,” “Listen to What the Man Said,” “Crossroads,” and “You Gave Me the Answer” for the group’s next studio album Venus and Mars tonight at Sunset Sound Recorders, Studio 1, 6650 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of four tracks for ‘Venus and Mars’ studio album in Los Angeles 50 years ago today this hour (Mar 10 1975)
Video: 'Paul McCartney Call Me Back Again Early Take, Jan Feb 1975'
(Monday, March 10, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings completed recording “Call Me Back Again” for the group’s next studio album Venus and Mars today at Wally Heider Recording, Studio 3 in Los Angeles. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘Call Me Back Again’ in Los Angeles 50 years ago today (Mar 10 1975)
Video: 'Stand By Me (Remastered 2010)'
(Monday, March 10, 1975) — The single “Stand by Me“/”Move Over Ms. L” by ex-Beatle John Lennon was released today in the U.S. (Apr. 18, 1975, in the UK), the A-side pulled from his new album Rock ‘n’ Roll. Continue reading John Lennon releases ‘Stand by Me’/’Move Over Ms. L’ single 50 years ago today (Mar 10 1975)
(Saturday, March 8, 1975) — “Have You Never Been Mellow” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Have You Never Been Mellow’ by Olivia Newton-John peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 8 1975)
(Saturday, March 8, 1975) — “Lonely People” by America peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, March 8, 1975) — “Lady” by Styx peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
Video: 'John Lennon - Rock 'N' Roll (Full Album)' (13 tracks)
(Saturday, March 8, 1975) — Rock ‘n’ Roll, the sixth studio album by ex-Beatle John Lennon featuring covers of late 1950s and early 1960s songs, debuted at #47 on today’s Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart.
Video: 'Rock Show (Remastered 2014)'
(Friday, March 7, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings completed recording “Rock Show” for the group’s next studio album Venus and Mars today at Wally Heider Recording, Studio 3 in Los Angeles. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘Rock Show’ in Los Angeles 50 years ago today (Mar 7 1975)
(Sunday, March 2, 1975, 11:30 a.m. PDT) — A 25-year-old motel guest “went berserk” today, unleashing a deadly shooting spree that left five people dead and one injured in the quiet Northern California fishing village of Smith River before being arrested hours later in Oregon. Continue reading ‘Berserk’ gunman kills five people at California coastal resort motel near Oregon border 50 years ago this hour (Mar 2 1975)
