Video: 'John Lennon Dancing with Drag Queen'
(Wednesday, October 24, 1973) — Ex-Beatle John Lennon, now in Los Angeles one month into his 17-month separation from wife Yoko Ono, shot a TV commercial today for his forthcoming album Mind Games with rock star Elton John present. Continue reading John Lennon makes TV commercial for new album ‘Mind Games’ in Los Angeles 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1973)
(Saturday, October 20, 1973) — “Basketball Jones featuring Tyrone Shoelaces” by Cheech and Chong peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Basketball Jones featuring Tyrone Shoelaces’ by Cheech and Chong peaks at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1973)
(Saturday, October 20, 1973) — “Rocky Mountain Way” by Joe Walsh peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Rocky Mountain Way’ by Joe Walsh peaks at #23 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1973)
Video: 'Oldies But Mouldies - John Lennon (Early 'Rock 'N Roll' Construction)' "Bony Moronie" at 20:18)
(Wednesday, October 17, 1973, evening PDT) — Ex-Beatle John Lennon began recording Rock ‘n’ Roll, his sixth studio solo album, tonight at A & M Studios in Hollywood, tracking “Bony Moronie.” Continue reading Former Beatle John Lennon begins recording sixth studio solo album ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ in Hollywood 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1973)
(Saturday, October 13, 1973) — “Higher Ground” by Stevie Wonder peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Higher Ground’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1973)
(Saturday, October 13, 1973) — “Yes We Can Can” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Yes We Can Can’ by The Pointer Sisters peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1973)
(Saturday, October 13, 1973) — “Free Ride” by Edgar Winter Group peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Free Ride’ by Edgar Winter Group peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1973)
(Saturday, October 13, 1973) — “Let Me In’ by The Osmonds peaked at #36 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Let Me In’ by The Osmonds peaks at #36 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1973)
(Saturday, October 13, 1973) — The album New York Dolls by the New York Dolls — featuring the track “Personality Crisis,” which was ranked number 267 on Rolling Stone‘s 2004 list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time,” but did not chart as a single — peaked at #116 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s & Tape chart. Continue reading ‘New York Dolls’ album by New York Dolls peaks at #116 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1973)
Video: 'Elvis & Priscilla - Always on my mind'
(Tuesday, October 9, 1973) — Rock ‘n’ roll icon Elvis Presley, 38, and his wife, Priscilla, finally ended their marriage with a friendly kiss today after Santa Monica Superior Court approval of a modified property settlement in which he will pay her nearly $1.5 million. Continue reading Elvis and Priscilla Presley end six-year marriage with a kiss in Santa Monica, California 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1973)
