(Saturday, September 28, 1974) — “Whatever Gets You thru the Night” by ex-Beatle John Lennon (with Elton John on harmony vocals, piano) debuted at #53 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Whatever Gets You thru the Night’ by John Lennon debuts at #53 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Sep 28 1974) →

Video: 'John Lennon Interview Discusses Deportation, UFOs, Favorite Records (1974 WABX Detroit Radio)'

(Friday, September 27, 1974) — On the after he released his fifth solo studio album Walls and Bridges, former Beatle John Lennon called additional radio stations today in the U.S. and Canada to promote the new record. Continue reading John Lennon calls into more North American radio stations to promote ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1974) →

Video: 'Occapella'

(Thursday, September 26, 1974, 7:00-11:00 p.m. PDT) — Horn overdubs for Ringo Starr’s “Occapella” were recorded tonight at Sunset Sound in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, for the former Beatle’s second rock solo studio album, Goodnight Vienna. Continue reading Horn overdubs for Ringo Starr’s ‘Occapella’ recorded in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1974) →

Video: 'John Lennon - Telephone Interview 1974 with CHUM FM DJ John Donabie'

(Thursday, September 26, 1974) — On the afternoon he released his fifth solo studio album Walls and Bridges, former Beatle John Lennon called at least five radio stations today in the U.S. and Canada. Continue reading John Lennon calls into multiple North American radio stations to promote ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1974) →

Video: 'John Lennon - Walls and Bridges (Full Album)' (12 clips)

(Thursday, September 26, 1974) — John Lennon’s fifth solo studio album Walls and Bridges was released today (Oct. 4, 1974 in the UK) by Apple Records. Continue reading John Lennon releases ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1974) →

Video: '1974 09 25 John Lennon Interview with Paul Drew at RKO Radio Promoting Walls and Bridges'

(Wednesday, September 25, 1974) — Former Beatle John Lennon continued his promotional tour for his fifth solo studio album, Walls and Bridges (which would be released tomorrow, Sept. 26, 1974, first in the U.S.), recording an interview with Paul Drew of the RKO Radio Network. Continue reading John Lennon promotes ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album with RKO Radio interview 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 25 1974) →

Video: 'George Harrison Introduces Ravi Shankar At The Royal Albert Hall, London - 23 September 1974'

(Monday, September 23, 1974) — Former Beatle George Harrison introduced Ravi Shankar on stage tonight at London’s Royal Albert Hall for the Music Festival’s debut performance, ] before accompanying them on a short tour of Europe. Continue reading Former Beatle George Harrison launches ‘Ravi Shankar’s Music Festival from India’ tour at London’s Royal Albert Hall 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Sep 23 1974) →

Video: 'WHATEVER GETS YOU THRU THE NIGHT. (Ultimate Mix, 2020) - John Lennon (official music video HD)'

(Monday, September 23, 1974) — Ex-Beatle John Lennon released “Whatever Gets You thru the Night”/“Beef Jerky” single by former Beatle John Lennon was released today in the U.S. (Oct. 4, 1974 in the UK), the lead single from his forthcoming album Walls and Bridges. Continue reading ‘Whatever Gets You thru the Night’/’Beef Jerky’ single by John Lennon released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1974) →