Video: 'You Can't Catch Me (Remastered 2010)'
(Thursday, July 11, 1974) — Former Beatle John Lennon today briefly resumed sessions for what would turn out to be his sixth solo album, Rock ‘n’ Roll, overdubbing vocals for “You Can’t Catch Me” at Record Plant East at 321 West 44th Street in New York City. Continue reading Former Beatle John Lennon overdubs vocals for ‘You Can’t Catch Me’ in New York City 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1974)
Video: 'Sally G (Remastered 2014)'
(Tuesday, July 9, 1974, 6:00 p.m.-midnight CDT; during the Nashville sessions) — Paul McCartney and his post-Beatles band Wings recorded “Sally G” today at Soundshop Recording Studios in Nashville. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Sally G’ in Nashville 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1974)
Video: 'Hey Diddle (Ernie Winfrey Mix)'
(Monday, July 8, 1974; during the Nashville sessions) — Paul McCartney recorded overdubs to his song “Hey Diddle” today at Soundshop Recording Studios in Nashville. Continue reading Paul McCartney revives ‘Hey Diddle’ with fresh overdubs at Nashville’s Soundshop Studios 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1974)
(Saturday, July 6, 1974) — “Rock the Boat” by Hues Corporation peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Rock the Boat’ by Hues Corporation peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1974)
(Saturday, July 6, 1974) — “Hollywood Swinging” by Kool & the Gang peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hollywood Swinging’ by Kool & the Gang peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1974)
(Saturday, July 6, 1974) — “Mr. President” by Dickie Goodman peaked at #73 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Mr. President’ by Dickie Goodman peaks at #73 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1974)
(Saturday, June 29, 1974) — “Sundown” by Gordon Lightfoot peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sundown’ by Gordon Lightfoot peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1974)
(Saturday, June 29, 1974) — “Be Thankful for What You Got” by William DeVaughn peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Be Thankful for What You Got’ by William DeVaughn peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1974)
(Saturday, June 29, 1974) — “If You Love Me (Let Me Know)” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘If You Love Me (Let Me Know)’ by Olivia Newton-John peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1974)
(Saturday, June 29, 1974) — “Train of Thought” by Cher peaked at #27 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Train of Thought’ by Cher peaks at #27 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1974)
