(Saturday, July 13, 1974) — “You Won’t See Me” by Anne Murray (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You Won’t See Me’ by Anne Murray peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 13 1974) →

Video: 'Bridge On The River Suite (Remastered 2014)'

(Thursday, July 11, 1974; during the Nashville sessions) — Paul McCartney and his post-Beatles band Wings completed “Bridge On The River Suite” today at Soundshop Recording Studios in Nashville, recording overdubs to a track initially recorded on Sept. 29, 1972. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings complete ‘Bridge On The River Suite’ in Nashville 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1974) →

Video: 'You Can't Catch Me (Remastered 2010)'

(Thursday, July 11, 1974) — Former Beatle John Lennon today briefly resumed sessions for what would turn out to be his sixth solo album, Rock ‘n’ Roll, overdubbing vocals for “You Can’t Catch Me” at Record Plant East at 321 West 44th Street in New York City. Continue reading Former Beatle John Lennon overdubs vocals for ‘You Can’t Catch Me’ in New York City 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1974) →

Video: 'Sally G (Remastered 2014)'

(Tuesday, July 9, 1974, 6:00 p.m.-midnight CDT; during the Nashville sessions) — Paul McCartney and his post-Beatles band Wings recorded “Sally G” today at Soundshop Recording Studios in Nashville. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Sally G’ in Nashville 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1974) →

Video: 'Hey Diddle (Ernie Winfrey Mix)'

(Monday, July 8, 1974; during the Nashville sessions) — Paul McCartney recorded overdubs to his song “Hey Diddle” today at Soundshop Recording Studios in Nashville. Continue reading Paul McCartney revives ‘Hey Diddle’ with fresh overdubs at Nashville’s Soundshop Studios 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1974) →

Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Band On The Run (Official Music Video)'

(Saturday, June 8, 1974) — “Band on the Run” by Paul McCartney & Wings peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Band on the Run’ by Paul McCartney & Wings peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1974) →

(Saturday, April 27, 1974) — “Oh My My” by Ringo Starr peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Oh My My’ by Ringo Starr peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1974) →

(Saturday, April 20, 1974) — “Band On The Run” by Paul McCartney & Wings debuted at #68 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Band On The Run’ single by Paul McCartney & Wings debuts at #68 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1974) →

Video: 'Band On The Run (full album) by Paul McCartney and Wings' (note: the original North American releases contained "Helen Wheels" track 8 between "No Words" and "Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)"

(Saturday, April 13 1974) — Band on the Run, the third studio album by the British–American rock band Paul McCartney and Wings, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart for four non-consecutive weeks (Apr 13, June 8/15, July 6, 1974). Continue reading ‘Band on the Run’ studio album by Paul McCartney & Wings peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 13 1974) →