Video: 'AMERICAN MASTERS | LENNONYC | John and Yoko in Central Park | PBS'

(Wednesday, November 26, 1980) — Former Beatle John Lennon, who had just released (with his wife, Yoko Ono) Double Fantasy, his first studio album in five years, was filmed today strolling in New York City’s Central Park (with Ono) for an unspecified promotional project. Continue reading John Lennon and Yoko Ono filmed in Central Park, Soho gallery 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 26 1980) →

Video: 'Ringo Starr - Wrack My Brain'

(Tuesday, November 25, 1980; during sessions for Stop and Smell the Roses) — English rock musician and former Beatle Ringo Starr completed two tracks today for Stop and Smell the Roses, his eighth studio album, having reunited with fellow ex-Beatle George Harrison starting Nov. 19, 1980, at Harrison’s Friar Park Studio, Henley-on-Thames (FPSHOT) in Henley-on-Thames, England. Continue reading Ringo Starr completes two George Harrison-produced tracks for next album 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 25 1980) →

Video: 'John Lennon - Double Fantasy' (first 14 videos constitute original album)

(Monday, November 17, 1980) — Double Fantasy, the fifth album by former Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, was released today in the U.S. and UK.
Continue reading ‘Double Fantasy’ album by John Lennon and Yoko Ono released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1980) →

Video: 'You Saved My Soul (With Your True Love) [14 November 1980]'

(Friday, November 14, 1980) — Three days before the release of Double Fantasy, his first studio album in five years (with his wife, Yoko Ono), former Beatle John Lennon recorded an electric guitar demo for his song “You Saved My Soul (With Your True Love)” today at his home at The Dakota apartment building in New York City. Continue reading Former Beatle John Lennon records last musical performance 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1980) →

Video: '(Just Like) Starting Over - John Lennon (official music video HD)'

(Saturday, November 1, 1980) — “(Just Like) Starting Over,” the first single by former Beatle John Lennon since 1975 and from his forthcoming album with his wife Yoko Ono, titled Double Fantasy, debuted at #38 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘(Just Like) Starting Over’ by John Lennon debuts at #38 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 1 1980) →

Video: 'Paul McCartney - Pugin's Hall Rehearsals 1980' (Oct. 18, 1980, at 2:05:30-4:32:36)

(Thursday, October 30, 1980) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his group Wings resumed rehearsals today at Pugin’s Hall on Appledore Road, Tenterden, in Kent, England, for the band’s next album, the recording of which was to begin in November and December 1980. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings resume rehearsals for next album 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 30 1980) →

Video: '(Just Like) Starting Over - John Lennon (official music video HD)'

(Friday, October 24, 1980) — “(Just Like) Starting Over,” a song written and performed by former Beatle John Lennon, was released as a single today both in the United States and the United Kingdom. Continue reading John Lennon releases ‘(Just Like) Starting Over’ 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1980) →

Video: 'Paul McCartney - Pugin's Hall Rehearsals 1980' (Oct. 18, 1980, at 0:04-2:05:22)

(Saturday, October 18, 1980) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his group Wings began rehearsals today at Pugin’s Hall on Appledore Road, Tenterden, in Kent, England, for the band’s next album, the recording of which was to begin in November and December 1980. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings begin rehearsals for next album 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1980) →