Category Archives: The Beatles 1970s

George Harrison performs at Seattle Center Coliseum 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1974)


Video: 'George Harrison Live At The Center Coliseum, Seattle - November 4th, 1974'

(Monday, November 4, 1974, scheduled to begin at 9:00 p.m. PST; during George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed tonight at Seattle Center Coliseum in Seattle, Washington, on the second stop of his 45-show George Harrison & Friends North American Tour in support of his next single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and his new label, Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison performs at Seattle Center Coliseum 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1974)

George Harrison launches first North American tour by an ex-Beatle at Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1974)


Video: 'George Harrison Live In Vancouver, Canada - November 2nd, 1974'

(Saturday, November 2, 1974, evening PST; during George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — George Harrison launched his 45-show George Harrison & Friends North American Tour tonight at Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, in support of his next single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and his new label, Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison launches first North American tour by an ex-Beatle at Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1974)

George Harrison completes recording sessions for ‘Dark Horse’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1974)


Video: 'George Harrison - Dark Horse (Full Album) - 1974' (9 tracks)

(Thursday, October 31, 1974; during recording sessions for Dark Horse) — George Harrison wrapped up recording sessions for his fifth solo studio album (third studio album since the Beatles’ break-up), Dark Horse, today at A&M Studios in Los Angeles, taping three tracks, including “Mãya Love,” the title track, and “Far East Man.” Continue reading George Harrison completes recording sessions for ‘Dark Horse’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1974)

John Lennon completes recording of ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ studio album at Record Plant in New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1974)


Video: 'John Lennon - Rock 'N' Roll (Full Album)' (13 tracks)

(Thursday, October 31, 1974, 2:00-8:00 p.m. EST; during recording sessions for Rock ‘n’ Roll) — Former Beatle John Lennon wrapped up recording sessions for his sixth solo studio album, Rock ‘n’ Roll today at Record Plant (East) recording studio in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon completes recording of ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ studio album at Record Plant in New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1974)

Paul McCartney and Wings release ‘Junior’s Farm’/’Sally G’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1974)


Video: 'Junior's Farm (DJ Edit)'

(Friday, October 25, 1974) — The single “Junior’s Farm“/”Sally G” by Paul McCartney and Wings was released in the UK today (released in the U.S. on Nov. 4, 1974). Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings release ‘Junior’s Farm’/’Sally G’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1974)

George Harrison shuts down Beatles reunion rumors, opens up about marriage split during press conference to promote upcoming tour 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1974)


Video: 'George Harrison Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Los Angeles Press Conference - 23 October 1974'

(Wednesday, October 23, 1974, 11:42 a.m. PDT) — George Harrison dismissed any hope of a Beatles reunion as mere fantasy today, stating bluntly that the legendary band would only consider reuniting if they were financially desperate. Continue reading George Harrison shuts down Beatles reunion rumors, opens up about marriage split during press conference to promote upcoming tour 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1974)

Paul McCartney’s Country Hams release ‘Walking in the Park with Eloise’/’Bridge on the River Suite’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1974)


Video: 'Walking In The Park With Eloise (Remastered 2014)'

(Friday, October 18, 1974) — The single “Walking in the Park with Eloise,” a jazz instrumental written by Jim McCartney (the father of ex-Beatle Paul McCartney) in the early 1920s to the late 1930s, and backed with “Bridge On The River Suite” by the Country Hams (an alias band name by Paul McCartney and Wings with Chet Atkins and Floyd Cramer) was released in the UK today (released in the U.S. on Dec. 2, 1974). Continue reading Paul McCartney’s Country Hams release ‘Walking in the Park with Eloise’/’Bridge on the River Suite’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1974)

John Lennon films promo video for ‘Whatever Gets You Thru the Night’ in New York City 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1974)


Video: 'John Lennon on a Horse outside of Central Park (October 17th, 1974)'

(Thursday, October 17, 1974) — John Lennon was filmed across various New York City locations today for what was initially intended as a promotional video for his latest single, “Whatever Gets You Thru The Night.” Continue reading John Lennon films promo video for ‘Whatever Gets You Thru the Night’ in New York City 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1974)

Overdubs for Ringo Starr’s ‘Easy for Me’ recorded in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Oct 16 1974)


Video: 'Easy For Me'

(Wednesday, October 16, 1974, 7:00-10:00 p.m. PDT) — Orchestral overdubs for “Easy for Me” were recorded this evening at Sunset Sound Studios in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles for Ringo Starr’s second rock solo studio album, Goodnight Vienna. Continue reading Overdubs for Ringo Starr’s ‘Easy for Me’ recorded in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Oct 16 1974)

‘Walls and Bridges’ album by John Lennon debuts at #72 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1974)


Video: 'John Lennon - Walls and Bridges (Full Album)' (12 clips)

(Saturday, October 12, 1974)Walls and Bridges, John Lennon’s fifth solo studio album, debuted at #72 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘Walls and Bridges’ album by John Lennon debuts at #72 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1974)