Video: 'Venus And Mars (Remastered 2014)'
(Wednesday, February 26, 1975) — After six weeks of recording in New Orleans, Paul McCartney and Wings moved sessions for their upcoming studio album to Wally Heider Recording Studio 3 in Los Angeles. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘Venus and Mars’ song in Los Angeles 50 years ago today (Feb 26 1975)
(Saturday, February 22, 1975) — “Pick Up the Pieces” by Average White Band peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Pick Up the Pieces’ by Average White Band peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 22 1975)
(Saturday, February 22, 1975) — “Some Kind of Wonderful” by Grand Funk Railroad peaks at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, February 22, 1975) — “#9 Dream” by John Lennon (appropriately) peaks at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘#9 Dream’ by John Lennon peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 22 1975)
Video: 'Snookeroo'
(Friday, February 21, 1975) — “Snookeroo“/”Oo-Wee” by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr was released today in the UK only, the second UK single from his second studio rock/pop album Goodnight Vienna. Continue reading Ringo Starr releases ”Snookeroo’/’Oo-Wee’ single in UK 50 years ago today (Feb 21 1975)
Video: 'Magneto And Titanium Man'
(Monday, February 17, 1975) — Paul McCartney and Wings completed recording sessions for “Magneto and Titanium Man” today at Sea-Saint Recording Studio in New Orleans with the addition of Paul’s lead vocal (plus a doubling) as well as a thick layer of backing vocals that brought a Beach Boys influence. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘Magneto and Titanium Man’ in New Orleans 50 years ago today (Feb 17 1975)
Video: 'John Lennon - Rock 'N' Roll (Full Album)' (13 tracks)
(Monday, February 17, 1975) — Rock ‘n’ Roll, the sixth studio album by ex-Beatle John Lennon featuring covers of late 1950s and early 1960s songs, was released today in the U.S. (four days later in the UK).
(Saturday, February 15, 1975) — “You’re No Good” by Linda Ronstadt peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You’re No Good’ by Linda Ronstadt peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 15 1975)
(Saturday, February 15, 1975) — “Look in My Eyes Pretty Woman” by Tony Orlando and Dawn peaks at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Look in My Eyes Pretty Woman’ by Tony Orlando and Dawn peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 15 1975)
Video: 'My Carnival (2014 Remaster)'
(Friday, February 14, 1975) — Paul McCartney and Wings completed the recording sessions for “My Carnival,” a track which would go unreleased for ten years, today at Sea-Saint Recording Studio in New Orleans, overdubbing backing vocals and clapping onto the band’s recording of Feb. 12, 1975. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘My Carnival’ in New Orleans 50 years ago today (Feb 14 1975)
