Video: 'Letting Go (Remastered 2014 / Single Edit)'
(Thursday, February 6, 1975) — Paul McCartney and Wings completed recording sessions for “Letting Go” today at Sea-Saint Recording Studio in New Orleans with the addition of Paul and Jimmy added more guitar lines by Paul and Jimmy McCulloch followed by backing vocals from Paul, Linda McCartney and Denny Laine. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘Letting Go’ in New Orleans 50 years ago today (Feb 6 1975)
Video: 'Across the Universe (2016 Remaster)'
(Wednesday, February 5, 1965) — Two days after he ended his separation with wife Yoko Ono, former Beatle John Lennon contributed to the recordings of two songs for David Bowie’s Young Americans album today at New York’s Electric Lady Studios, including a cover of Lennon and Paul McCartney’s “Across the Universe” and a new track “Fame.” Continue reading John Lennon contributes to two tracks on David Bowie’s ‘Young Americans’ album 50 years ago today (Feb 5 1975)
Video: 'Ken Russell's Listzomania: The Holy Truth of Pope Ringo I'
(Monday, February 3, 1975) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr began shooting his role as the Pope for the Warner Brothers film Lisztomania today at Shepperton Studios, Middlesex and on location (into March 1975). Continue reading Ringo Starr begins shooting his role in Ken Russell’s ‘Lisztomania’ film 50 years ago today (Feb 3 1975)
(Saturday, February 1, 1975) — “Laughter in the Rain” by Neil Sedaka peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Laughter in the Rain’ by Neil Sedaka peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 1 1975)
(Saturday, February 1, 1975) — “Boogie On Reggae Woman” by Stevie Wonder peaks at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Boogie On Reggae Woman’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 1 1975)
(Saturday, February 1, 1975) — “Changes” by David Bowie, which was originally released and charted (at #66) in 1972, peaked at #41 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Changes’ by David Bowie peaks at #41 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 1 1975)
Video: 'No-No Song'
(Monday, January 27, 1975) — “No No Song“/Snookeroo” by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr was released today in the U.S., the second single from his second solo studio rock music album Goodnight Vienna. Continue reading Ringo Starr releases ‘No No Song’/’Snookeroo’ single in U.S. 50 years ago today (Jan 27 1975)
(Saturday, January 25, 1975) — “Please Mr. Postman” by The Carpenters peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Please Mr. Postman’ by The Carpenters peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 25 1975)
(Saturday, January 25, 1975) — Dark Horse by ex-Beatle George Harrison peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dark Horse’ album by George Harrison peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 25 1975)
(Saturday, January 25, 1975) — “One Man Woman/One Woman Man” by Paul Anka/Odia Coates peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
