Video: 'Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da (2018 Mix)'

(Monday, November 8, 1976) — Capitol records released the single “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da”/“Julia” by The Beatles today in the U.S., eight years after the tracks were released on the double album The Beatles and six years after the group disbanded. Continue reading ‘Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da’/’Julia’ single by The Beatles released 50 years ago today (Nov 8 1976) →

Video: 'GEORGE HARRISON - The Best Of George Harrison (Full Album) (1976)'

(Monday, November 8, 1976) — The Best of George Harrison, a compilation album by English musician George Harrison, was released today in the U.S. (Nov. 20, 1976, in the UK) following the expiration of his EMI-affiliated Apple Records contract and just 11 days before the former Beatle’s debut on his Warner-distributed Dark Horse label, Thirty Three & 1/3. Continue reading ‘The Best of George Harrison’ compilation album released 50 years ago today (Nov 8 1976) →

(Saturday, November 6, 1976) — “A Dose of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” the lead single from ex-Beatle Ringo Starr’s fifth studio solo album, peaked at #26 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘A Dose of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ by Ringo Starr peaks at #26 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 6 1976) →

Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings - Live in Wembley (London) (October 21st, 1976) - Best Source Merge'

(Thursday, October 21, 1976, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings performed tonight at Empire Pool in London on the first of three consecutive nights at the venue that would conclude the band’s 13-month, 65-show Wings Over The World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings wrap up 65-show world tour at London’s Empire Pool 50 years ago this hour (Oct 21 1976) →

Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings - Live in Wembley (London) (October 20th, 1976)'

(Wednesday, October 20, 1976, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings performed tonight at Empire Pool in London on the second of three consecutive nights at the venue that would conclude the band’s 13-month, 65-show Wings Over The World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings perform second of three shows at London’s Empire Pool 50 years ago this hour (Oct 20 1976) →

Video: 'Wings Over Wembley 1976 Mini Documentary' (October 18th-19th 1976)

(Tuesday, October 19, 1976, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings performed tonight at Empire Pool in London on the first of three consecutive nights at the venue that would conclude the band’s 13-month, 65-show Wings Over The World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings perform first of three shows at London’s Empire Pool 50 years ago this hour (Oct 19 1976) →

Video: 'Ringo's Rotogravure' (11 clips)

(Saturday, October 16, 1976) — Ringo’s Rotogravure, the fifth studio album by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, debuted at #57 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart for two consecutive weeks. Continue reading ‘Ringo’s Rotogravure’ studio album by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr debuts at #57 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 16 1976) →

Video: 'Wings Over America' (28 videos)

(Friday, October 15, 1976) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band, Wings, today wrapped up two weeks of work preparing a three-record live album drawn from their recent North American tour, with the record set scheduled for mixing between Nov. 1-20, 1976, and release on Dec. 10, 1976. Continue reading McCartney, Wings finish sweetening sessions for ‘Wings Over America’ live triple album 50 years ago today (Oct 15 1976) →