Video: 'Paul McCartney Proud Mum 1974'
(Sunday, September 22, 1974) — In a session shrouded in mystery, former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings, recording under the alias “The Whippets,” laid down two unique tracks at EMI Studios today in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings record ‘Mother’s Pride’ jingle under alias ‘The Whippets’ at EMI Studios in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1974)
Video: 'John Lennon on KSAN-FM radio interview (9/21/1974)'
(Saturday, September 21, 1974, evening PDT) — Former Beatle John Lennon continued his promotional tour for his fifth solo studio album, Walls and Bridges (which would be released in five days, first in the U.S.) with a notable appearance on KSAN-FM today in San Francisco. Continue reading John Lennon promotes ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album with relaxed KSAN-FM interview 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Sep 21 1974)
(Saturday, September 21, 1974) — “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe” by Barry White peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe’ by Barry White peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1974)
(Saturday, September 21, 1974) — “Who Do You Think You Are” by Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Who Do You Think You Are’ by Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods peaks at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1974)
(Saturday, September 21, 1974) — “It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll (But I Like It)” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll (But I Like It)’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1974)
Video: 'John Lennon KHJ-AM Radio Appearance (Guest DJ) September 27th, 1974'
(Friday, September 20, 1974, 6:00-8:30 a.m. PDT) — Former Beatle John Lennon kicked off a personal promotional tour for his fifth solo studio album, Walls and Bridges, with a notable appearance today on KHJ-AM in Los Angeles. Continue reading John Lennon launches promotional tour for ‘Walls and Bridges’ album on KHJ-AM in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Sep 20 1974)
Video: 'No-No Song'
(Wednesday, September 18, 1974, 3:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. PDT) — Horn overdubs for Ringo Starr’s “No No Song” and “(It’s All Da-Da-Down To) Goodnight Vienna,” written by fellow ex-Beatle John Lennon, 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 ‘No No Song’ and ‘(It’s All Da-Da-Down To) Goodnight Vienna’ recorded in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1974)
Video: 'Snookeroo'
(Tuesday, September 17, 1974, 3:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. PDT) — Horn overdubs for Ringo Starr’s “Snookeroo,” written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, 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 ‘Snookeroo’ recorded in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Sep 17 1974)
(Saturday, September 14, 1974) — “I Shot the Sheriff” by Eric Clapton peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Shot the Sheriff’ by Eric Clapton peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1974)
(Saturday, September 14, 1974) — “I’m Leaving It All Up to You” by Donny and Marie Osmond peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I’m Leaving It All Up to You’ by Donny and Marie Osmond peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1974)