Category Archives: The Beatles 1970s

‘Got to Get You into My Life’ by The Beatles debuts at #54 in USA 50 years ago today (Jun 12 1976)

(Saturday, June 12, 1976) — “Got to Get You into My Life” by The Beatles (originally released in 1966 on the album Revolver; then issued in the U.S. as a single from the Rock ‘n’ Roll Music compilation album in 1976, six years after the group disbanded) debuted at #54 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Got to Get You into My Life’ by The Beatles debuts at #54 in USA 50 years ago today (Jun 12 1976)

Paul McCartney & Wings perform at Kingdome in Seattle 50 years ago this hour (Jun 10 1976)


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(Thursday, June 10, 1976, scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. PDT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed for over 67,000 people tonight in the first-ever rock concert in the Kingdome in Seattle, Washington, on the 17th stop of the 21-city, 31-show Wings Over America leg of his band’s Wings Over The World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings perform at Kingdome in Seattle 50 years ago this hour (Jun 10 1976)

Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr records ‘Las Brisas’ for fifth studio album 50 years ago today (Jun 10 1976)


Video: 'Las Brisas'

(Thursday, June 10, 1976) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr returned to Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood today to continue work on his upcoming solo studio album Ringo’s Rotogravure, tracking “Las Brisas.” Continue reading Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr records ‘Las Brisas’ for fifth studio album 50 years ago today (Jun 10 1976)

Paul McCartney & Wings perform at McNichols Arena in Denver 50 years ago this hour (June 7 1976)


Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings - Live in Denver, CO (June 7th, 1976)

(Monday, June 7, 1976, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. MDT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed tonight at McNichols Arena in Denver, Colorado, on the 16th stop of the 21-city, 31-show Wings Over America leg of his band’s Wings Over The World tour.

‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Music’ album by The Beatles released 50 years ago today (June 7 1976)


Video: 'The Beatles - Rock 'n' Roll Music (1976)' (28 clips)

(Monday, June 7, 1976)Rock ‘n’ Roll Music, a compilation album by The Beatles that consisted of previously released tracks, was released in the U.S. today (June 11, 1976, in the UK). Continue reading ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Music’ album by The Beatles released 50 years ago today (June 7 1976)

Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr records ‘Cryin’’ for fifth studio album 50 years ago today (Jun 6 1976)


Video: 'Cryin''

(Sunday, June 6, 1976) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr returned to Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood today to continue work on his upcoming solo studio album Ringo’s Rotogravure, tracking “Cryin’ (Don’t It Make You Feel Like Crying).” Continue reading Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr records ‘Cryin’’ for fifth studio album 50 years ago today (Jun 6 1976)

Paul McCartney & Wings perform in St. Paul, Minnesota 50 years ago this hour (Jun 4 1976)


Video: '[4K SCAN] Paul McCartney & Wings - Live in St. Paul, MN (June 4th, 1976) - Super 8 Print'

(Friday, June 4, 1976, 8:04 p.m. CDT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed tonight at Civic Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, on the 15th stop of the 21-city, 31-show Wings Over America leg of his band’s Wings Over The World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings perform in St. Paul, Minnesota 50 years ago this hour (Jun 4 1976)

Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr records three tracks for fifth studio album 50 years ago today (Jun 4 1976)


Video: 'Hey Baby'

(Friday, June 4, 1976) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr returned to Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood today to continue work on his upcoming solo studio album Ringo’s Rotogravure, tracking three songs, including: “Hey Baby,” “You Don’t Know Me At All,” and “Spooky Weirdness.” Continue reading Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr records three tracks for fifth studio album 50 years ago today (Jun 4 1976)

Paul McCartney & Wings ride horses near Chicago 50 years ago today (Jun 3 1976)


Video: '"PAUL McCARTNEY & WINGS: Wings Over The World" - (LIVE 1976)' (June 3, 1976, at 38:50-39:39)

(Thursday, June 3, 1976) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and members of his British-American band Wings took a break from their U.S. tour today to go horseback riding in the countryside near Chicago. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings ride horses near Chicago 50 years ago today (Jun 3 1976)

Paul McCartney & Wings perform third of three shows at Chicago Stadium 50 years ago this hour (Jun 2 1976)


Video: 'Paul McCartney Live At The Chicago Stadium, Chicago, USA (Wednesday 2nd June 1976)'

(Wednesday, June 2, 1976, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. CDT) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the third of three shows tonight at Chicago Stadium in Chicago on the 14th stop of the 21-city, 31-show Wings Over America leg of his band’s Wings Over The World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings perform third of three shows at Chicago Stadium 50 years ago this hour (Jun 2 1976)