Category Archives: The Beatles 1970s

Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘Magneto and Titanium Man’ in New Orleans 50 years ago today (Feb 17 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)

‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ studio album by John Lennon released 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).

Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘My Carnival’ in New Orleans 50 years ago today (Feb 14 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)

Paul McCartney & Wings host press conference and party in New Orleans 50 years ago today (Feb 13 1975)


Video: 'Wingspan Paul and Linda McCartney Documentary' (Feb. 13, 1975, at 57:08-58:14)

(Thursday, February 13, 1975) — Paul McCartney and Wings held a press conference and party today aboard a Mississippi steamboat in New Orleans (with the Young Tuxedo Brass Band performing on the quay prior to the party) to promote the ongoing recording sessions for their next album Venus and Mars. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings host press conference and party in New Orleans 50 years ago today (Feb 13 1975)

John Lennon plays DJ at WNEW-FM with Scott Muni 50 years ago this hour (Feb 13 1975)


Video: 'WNEW FM / 1975 03 12 / Scott Muni with John Lennon'

(Thursday, February 13, 1975, 2:00-6:00 p.m. EST) — Ex-Beatle John Lennon stopped in at WNEW-FM in New York today to play DJ and to promote his new album of rock standards, Rock ‘n Roll, which would be released four days later (click here to listen to a clean audio copy of the interview).

Paul McCartney & Wings filmed recording ‘My Carnival’ in New Orleans 50 years ago today (Feb 12 1975)


Video: 'Wings: Recording My Carnival'

(Wednesday, February 12, 1975) — Completing four weeks of recording sessions in New Orleans for their next album Venus and Mars, Paul McCartney and Wings were filmed today by News Scene 8 in Sea Saint Studios, recording “My Carnival,” a track which would go unreleased for ten years. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings filmed recording ‘My Carnival’ in New Orleans 50 years ago today (Feb 12 1975)

‘Ding Dong, Ding Dong’ by George Harrison peaks at #36 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 8 1975)

(Saturday, February 8, 1975) — “Ding Dong, Ding Dong” by George Harrison peaks at #36 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Ding Dong, Ding Dong’ by George Harrison peaks at #36 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 8 1975)

‘No No Song’ by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr debuts at #78 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 8 1975)


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(Saturday, February 8, 1975) — “No No Song” by (former Beatle) Ringo Starr debuted at #78 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘No No Song’ by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr debuts at #78 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 8 1975)

Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘Letting Go’ in New Orleans 50 years ago today (Feb 6 1975)


Video: 'Letting Go (Remastered 2014 / Single Edit)'

(Thursday, February 6, 1975) — Paul McCartney and Wings completed recording sessions for “Letting Go” today at Sea-Saint Recording Studio in New Orleans with the addition of Paul and Jimmy added more guitar lines by Paul and Jimmy McCulloch followed by backing vocals from Paul, Linda McCartney and Denny Laine. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘Letting Go’ in New Orleans 50 years ago today (Feb 6 1975)

John Lennon contributes to two tracks on David Bowie’s ‘Young Americans’ album 50 years ago today (Feb 5 1975)


Video: 'Across the Universe (2016 Remaster)'

(Wednesday, February 5, 1965) — Two days after he ended his separation with wife Yoko Ono, former Beatle John Lennon contributed to the recordings of two songs for David Bowie’s Young Americans album today at New York’s Electric Lady Studios, including a cover of Lennon and Paul McCartney’s “Across the Universe” and a new track “Fame.” Continue reading John Lennon contributes to two tracks on David Bowie’s ‘Young Americans’ album 50 years ago today (Feb 5 1975)