(Saturday, June 14, 1975) — “(It’s All Down to) Goodnight Vienna” by former Beatle Ringo Starr, the third American single from his album Goodnight Vienna, debuted at #82 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.

Video: '[It's All Down To] Goodnight Vienna'

(Monday, June 2, 1975) — “(It’s All Down to) Goodnight Vienna“/”Oo-Wee” by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr was released today in the U.S., the third single from his album Goodnight Vienna. Continue reading Ringo Starr releases ‘(It’s All Down to) Goodnight Vienna’/’Oo-Wee’ single in USA 50 years ago today (June 2 1975) →

Video: 'Listen To What The Man Said'

(Saturday, May 31, 1975) — “Listen to What the Man Said” by (former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band) Wings debuted at #65 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Listen to What the Man Said’ by Wings debuts at #65 in USA 50 years ago today (May 31 1975) →

Video: '16- Wings- Venus and Mars (Full Album)' (13 clips)

(Tuesday, May 27, 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), was released in the U.S. today (it would be released in the UK on May 30, 1975). Continue reading Wings release ‘Venus and Mars’ studio album in USA 50 years ago today (May 27 1975) →

(Saturday, May 17, 1975) — “The Immigrant” by Neil Sedaka (dedicated to former Beatle John Lennon and the immigration problems that he faced) peaked at #22 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Immigrant’ by Neil Sedaka peaks at #22 in USA 50 years ago today (May 17 1975) →

(Saturday, April 26, 1975) — “Stand by Me” by ex-Beatle John Lennon peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Stand by Me’ by John Lennon peaks at #20 in USA 50 years ago today (Apr 26 1975) →

Video: 'Tired of Midnight Blue'

(Monday, April 21, 1975) — Former Beatle George Harrison returned to the studio today, beginning recording sessions for his sixth solo album, Extra Texture (Read All About It), at A&M Studios in Los Angeles. Continue reading Former Beatle George Harrison begins recording sixth solo studio album 50 years ago today (Apr 21 1975) →

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

(Saturday, April 19, 1975) — Rock ‘n’ Roll, the sixth studio album by ex-Beatle John Lennon featuring covers of late 1950s and early 1960s songs, peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart for one week.