Video: 'George Harrison Introduces Ravi Shankar At The Royal Albert Hall, London - 23 September 1974'

(Monday, September 23, 1974) — Former Beatle George Harrison introduced Ravi Shankar on stage tonight at London’s Royal Albert Hall for the Music Festival’s debut performance, ] before accompanying them on a short tour of Europe. Continue reading Former Beatle George Harrison launches ‘Ravi Shankar’s Music Festival from India’ tour at London’s Royal Albert Hall 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Sep 23 1974) →

Video: 'WHATEVER GETS YOU THRU THE NIGHT. (Ultimate Mix, 2020) - John Lennon (official music video HD)'

(Monday, September 23, 1974) — Ex-Beatle John Lennon released “Whatever Gets You thru the Night”/“Beef Jerky” single by former Beatle John Lennon was released today in the U.S. (Oct. 4, 1974 in the UK), the lead single from his forthcoming album Walls and Bridges. Continue reading ‘Whatever Gets You thru the Night’/’Beef Jerky’ single by John Lennon released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1974) →

Video: 'Paul McCartney Proud Mum 1974'

(Sunday, September 22, 1974) — In a session shrouded in mystery, former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings, recording under the alias “The Whippets,” laid down two unique tracks at EMI Studios today in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings record ‘Mother’s Pride’ jingle under alias ‘The Whippets’ at EMI Studios in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1974) →

Video: 'John Lennon on KSAN-FM radio interview (9/21/1974)'

(Saturday, September 21, 1974, evening PDT) — Former Beatle John Lennon continued his promotional tour for his fifth solo studio album, Walls and Bridges (which would be released in five days, first in the U.S.) with a notable appearance on KSAN-FM today in San Francisco. Continue reading John Lennon promotes ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album with relaxed KSAN-FM interview 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Sep 21 1974) →

Video: 'John Lennon KHJ-AM Radio Appearance (Guest DJ) September 27th, 1974'

(Friday, September 20, 1974, 6:00-8:30 a.m. PDT) — Former Beatle John Lennon kicked off a personal promotional tour for his fifth solo studio album, Walls and Bridges, with a notable appearance today on KHJ-AM in Los Angeles. Continue reading John Lennon launches promotional tour for ‘Walls and Bridges’ album on KHJ-AM in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Sep 20 1974) →

Video: 'No-No Song'

(Wednesday, September 18, 1974, 3:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. PDT) — Horn overdubs for Ringo Starr’s “No No Song” and “(It’s All Da-Da-Down To) Goodnight Vienna,” written by fellow ex-Beatle John Lennon, were recorded tonight at Sunset Sound in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, for the former Beatle’s second rock solo studio album, Goodnight Vienna. Continue reading Horn overdubs for Ringo Starr’s ‘No No Song’ and ‘(It’s All Da-Da-Down To) Goodnight Vienna’ recorded in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1974) →

Video: 'Snookeroo'

(Tuesday, September 17, 1974, 3:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. PDT) — Horn overdubs for Ringo Starr’s “Snookeroo,” written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, were recorded tonight at Sunset Sound in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, for the former Beatle’s second rock solo studio album, Goodnight Vienna. Continue reading Horn overdubs for Ringo Starr’s ‘Snookeroo’ recorded in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Sep 17 1974) →

Video: 'Scared (Remastered 2010)'

(Friday, August 30, 1974, evening EDT; during sessions for Walls and Bridges) — Sessions for John Lennon’s fifth studio album, Walls and Bridges, continued today at Record Plant East at 321 West 44th Street in New York City as the former Beatle added sound effects of wolves howling to start his recording of “Sacred.” Continue reading John Lennon adds sound effect of wolves howling to ‘Scared’ as he wraps up sessions for new studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1974) →

Video: 'WNBC Channel 4 - Court Appearance (Raw Footage) - 30 August 1974'

(Friday, August 30, 1974, during sessions for Walls and Bridges) — John Lennon’s lawyer argued today that the former Beatle was targeted for deportation due to rumors he would participate in an antiwar rally at the 1972 Republican National Convention. Continue reading John Lennon’s lawyer claims deportation attempt linked to anti-war rally rumors 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1974) →

Video: 'Paul McCartney | The Backyard (Full Audio Tape/30th August 1974)'

(Thursday, August 29, 1974, during sessions for One Hand Clapping) — On the fifth day of Paul McCartney’s One Hand Clapping project, the former Beatle was filmed today performing ten songs, sitting in a chair playing acoustic guitar, in the backyard at EMI Studios in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney filmed performing in backyard of EMI studios in London for ‘One Hand Clapping’ project 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1974) →