(Thursday, February 10, 1972) — 12 days after British paratroopers shot dead thirteen Catholics after a civil rights demonstration in Londonderry in what is known as Bloody Sunday, Paul McCartney’s new single Give Ireland Back to the Irish was banned on British airwaves (it would still be released Feb. 25, 1972).
Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s
Lennon, Ono call for withdrawal of British troops from Northern Ireland 40 years ago today (1972)
Video: image from Feb. 5, 1972, at 1:03-1:04
(Saturday, February 5, 1972) — John Lennon and Yoko Ono were among 400 protesters outside the offices of the British Overseas Airways Corporation in New York. Their action is aimed towards the British policy in Northern Ireland, six days after the Bloody Sunday killings.
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Nixon describes encounter with Ray Coniff Singers’ protest 40 years ago today (1972)
(Saturday, January 29, 1972) — In a recorded telephone conversation with John Connally, U.S. President Richard M. Nixon describes what happened the previous night when a woman with the Ray Coniff singers pulled a small silk banner from the lowcut bosom of her blue evening gown and displayed it.
“Stop the killing,” the black letters on the blue background said. Continue reading Nixon describes encounter with Ray Coniff Singers’ protest 40 years ago today (1972)
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‘The Ninety-Second War’ episode (part 2) airs on ‘Hawaii Five-0’ 40 years ago this hour (1972)
Video: 'The Ninety-Second War' (part 1 of 2)
(Tuesday, January 18, 1972, 8:30 p.m. ET) — Several faces from the past reappear as McGarrett must stop Wo Fat from carrying out his plan, a ninety-second attack on a missile-tracking base on tonight’s episode of the CBS-TV police procedural drama Hawaii Five-0. Continue reading ‘The Ninety-Second War’ episode (part 2) airs on ‘Hawaii Five-0’ 40 years ago this hour (1972)
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‘There’s a Riot Goin’ On’ by Sly & the Family Stone #1 album in USA 40 years ago today (1971)
Video: 'Family Affair'
(Saturday, December 18, 1971) — There’s a Riot Goin’ On by Sly & the Family Stone was the #1 album on today’s Billboard 200’s chart for the first of two weeks (December 18/25, 1971).
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McCartney interviewed by WCBS-FM 40 years ago today (1971)
Montreux Casino burned down during Frank Zappa concert 40 years ago today (1971)
Video: Outbreak and fire announcement (at 8:59)
(Saturday, December 4, 1971) — The Montreux Casino in Switzerland was set ablaze today by someone wielding a flare gun during a Frank Zappa concert. Continue reading Montreux Casino burned down during Frank Zappa concert 40 years ago today (1971)
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Ringo Starr appears on ‘Cilla’ 40 years ago this hour (1971)
(Saturday, November 27, 1971, 9:04 p.m.) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr sings the ‘Snowman Song’ with Cilla Black and Basil Brush, the puppet fox tonight during an appearance on Black’s BBC1 variety show (filmed Apr. 27, 1971, in Norway).
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‘Santana III’ by Santana #1 album in USA 40 years ago today (1971)
Video: 'Everybody's Everything'
(Saturday, November 13, 1971) — Santana III by Santana, was the #1 album on today’s Billboard 200’s chart for the first of five weeks (November 13/20/27, December 4/11, 1971).
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Carpenters’ British TV special debuts 40 years ago tonight (1971)
Video: 'Carpenters: Live at the BBC' (part 1)
(Saturday, November 6, 1971) — “The Carpenters” (aka, Carpenters: Live at the BBC), a videotaped studio concert performed by The Carpenters aired tonight on Britain’s BBC1 (it was taped on Saturday, Sept. 25, 1971). Continue reading Carpenters’ British TV special debuts 40 years ago tonight (1971)
