Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s

Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Sheffield City Hall in Sheffield, UK 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings - Live in Sheffield (July 4th, 1973)'

(Wednesday, July 4, 1973, approximately 9:30 p.m. British Summer Time, following the 8:00 p.m. BST scheduled start time for opening act English pub rock band Brinsley Schwarz; during the Wings 1973 UK Tour) — Paul McCartney’s British-American band Wings launched the four-city, four-show second leg of the band’s 1973 UK tour tonight at Sheffield City Hall in Sheffield. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Sheffield City Hall in Sheffield, UK 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1973) →

Ringo Starr filmed backstage at Ziggy Stardust’s farewell performance 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 3 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'David Bowie - Cracked Actor (Live, 1973)'

(Tuesday, July 3, 1973, show scheduled for 8:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr and his wife, Maureen, attended the farewell performance of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars, a character created by English musician David Bowie, tonight at the Hammersmith Odeon in London. Continue reading Ringo Starr filmed backstage at Ziggy Stardust’s farewell performance 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 3 1973) →

‘Live and Let Die’ soundtrack album released in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1973)

1970s, Movies 1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Live and Let Die Soundtrack' (14 tracks)

(Monday, July 2, 1973) — The soundtrack to the eighth James Bond film Live and Let Die, featuring the main title song by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings (featuring Linda McCartney, Denny Laine, Henry McCullough and Denny Seiwell) and music scored by former Beatles producer George Martin, was released today in the United States (July 6, 1973, in Britain, one day after the film’s official world premiere in London). Continue reading ‘Live and Let Die’ soundtrack album released in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1973) →

‘Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)’ by George Harrison peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s

(Saturday, June 30, 1973) — “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)” by George Harrison peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)’ by George Harrison peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1973) →

Orchestral overdubs for Ringo Starr’s ‘Photograph’ recorded in Burbank, California 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Jun 29 1973)

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Video: 'Photograph'

(Friday, June 29, 1973, 2:00-6:00 p.m. PDT) — Orchestral overdubs for Ringo Starr’s “Photograph” were realized today at Warner Brothers Studio in Burbank, California. Continue reading Orchestral overdubs for Ringo Starr’s ‘Photograph’ recorded in Burbank, California 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Jun 29 1973) →

John Lennon & Yoko Ono attend Watergate hearing in Washington 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s, Watergate


Video: John Dean (Part 3) Watergate Hearings Testimony" (June 27, 1973, afternoon session begins at 2:22:00)

(Wednesday, June 27, 1973; during the Watergate Scandal) — Ex-Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, appeared at the afternoon session of the Senate Watergate hearings today, causing “more excitement in the audience than the witness.” Continue reading John Lennon & Yoko Ono attend Watergate hearing in Washington 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1973) →

‘Living In The Material World’ album by George Harrison peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Living in the Material World (1973) [Full Album] - George...' (first 11 clips constitute original album)

(Saturday, June 23, 1973) — Living in the Material World, the fourth studio album by ex-Beatle George Harrison, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart for five weeks (June 23/30, July 7/14/21, 1973). Continue reading ‘Living In The Material World’ album by George Harrison peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1973) →

‘I’m Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby’ by Barry White peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, June 23, 1973) — “I’m Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby” by Barry White peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I’m Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby’ by Barry White peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1973) →