Category Archives: The Beatles 1970s

Paul McCartney and Wings release ‘Letting Go’/’You Gave Me the Answer’ single 50 years ago today (Sep 4 1975)


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(Thursday, September 4, 1975) — The single “Letting Go“/”You Gave Me the Answer” by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his English-American band Wings was released today in the UK (Sep. 29, 1975 in the U.S.), the second single from the group’s album Venus and Mars. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings release ‘Letting Go’/’You Gave Me the Answer’ single 50 years ago today (Sep 4 1975)

Paul McCartney & Wings record early version of ‘Beware My Love’ 50 years ago today (Aug 28 1975)


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(Thursday, August 28, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American rock band Wings recorded an early version of “Beware My Love” today at Olympic Sound Studios in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings record early version of ‘Beware My Love’ 50 years ago today (Aug 28 1975)

‘Venus and Mars’ album by Wings peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (July 19 1975)


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(Saturday, July 19, 1975)Venus and Mars by Paul McCartney’s band Wings peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Venus and Mars’ album by Wings peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (July 19 1975)

‘Listen to What the Man Said’ by Wings peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (July 19 1975)


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(Saturday, July 19, 1975) — “Listen to What the Man Said” by (former Beatle Paul McCartney and) Wings peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Listen to What the Man Said’ by Wings peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (July 19 1975)

‘(It’s All Down to) Goodnight Vienna’ by Ringo Starr peaks at #31 in USA 50 years ago today (July 12 1975)

(Saturday, July 12, 1975) — “(It’s All Down to) Goodnight Vienna” by former Beatle Ringo Starr (written by fellow ex-Beatle John Lennon) peaked at #31 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.

‘Got to Get You into My Life’ by Blood, Sweat & Tears peaks at #62 in USA 50 years ago today (July 12 1975)

(Saturday, July 12, 1975) — “Got to Get You into My Life” by Blood, Sweat & Tears (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #62 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Got to Get You into My Life’ by Blood, Sweat & Tears peaks at #62 in USA 50 years ago today (July 12 1975)

George Harrison completes recording of sixth solo studio album 50 years ago today (June 27 1975)


Video: 'Extra Texture (1975) [Full Album] - George Harrison' (11 clips)

(Friday, June 27, 1975) — Former Beatle George Harrison completed seven weeks of recordings for his sixth solo studio album Extra Texture (Read All About It) today at A&M Studios in Los Angeles when “World Of Stone” was revisited for additional overdubs. Continue reading George Harrison completes recording of sixth solo studio album 50 years ago today (June 27 1975)

‘Venus and Mars’ TV advertisement promoting Wings album debuts in UK 50 years ago tonight (June 25 1975)


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(Wednesday, June 25, 1975) — A 60-second TV commercial to promote the Venus And Mars album by (former Beatle) Paul McCartney and his band Wings, directed by Karel Reisz at a private house in Holland Park, London the previous month, debuted tonight across the UK ITV network.

John Lennon sues the U.S. government 50 years ago today (June 16 1975)

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(Monday, June 16, 1975) — Former Beatle John Lennon, fighting a 197 deportation order, filed suit today against the Justice Department, former Attorney John N. Mitchell and other officials, charging they singled him out for “improper selective prosectuion.”

‘Venus and Mars’ album by Wings debuts at #25 in USA 50 years ago today (June 14 1975)


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(Saturday, June 14, 1975)Venus and Mars by Wings, Paul McCartney’s sixth studio album since the 1970 break-up of The Beatles (the fourth with his British-American band Wings), debuted at #25 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘Venus and Mars’ album by Wings debuts at #25 in USA 50 years ago today (June 14 1975)