Category Archives: Popular Music 1970s

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


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)


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)


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)

(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)

‘You’ll Never Get to Heaven (If You Break My Heart)’ by The Stylistics peaks at #23 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1973)

(Saturday, June 23, 1973) — “You’ll Never Get to Heaven (If You Break My Heart)” by The Stylistics peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You’ll Never Get to Heaven (If You Break My Heart)’ by The Stylistics peaks at #23 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1973)

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


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)

‘Playground In My Mind’ by Clint Holmes peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1973)

(Saturday, June 16, 1973) — “Playground In My Mind” by Clint Holmes peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Playground In My Mind’ by Clint Holmes peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1973)

‘Living In The Material World’ album by George Harrison debuts at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1973)


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

(Saturday, June 16, 1973)Living in the Material World, the fourth studio album by ex-Beatle George Harrison, debuted at #11 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘Living In The Material World’ album by George Harrison debuts at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1973)

‘Pillow Talk’ by Sylvia peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 9 1973)

(Saturday, June 9, 1973) — “Pillow Talk” by Sylvia peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Pillow Talk’ by Sylvia peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 9 1973)

‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #42 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 9 1973)

(Saturday, June 9, 1973) — “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #42 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #42 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 9 1973)