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) →

Video: 'My Love (One Hand Clapping Sessions)'

(Thursday, August 29, 1974, during sessions for One Hand Clapping) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band Wings continued recording sessions today for their live-in-studio album, One Hand Clapping, at Abbey Road Studios in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record overdubs for ‘One Hand Clapping’ live-in-studio album in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1974) →

Video: 'Tomorrow (One Hand Clapping Sessions)'

(Wednesday, August 28, 1974, during sessions for One Hand Clapping) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band Wings resumed recording sessions today for their live-in-studio album, One Hand Clapping, at Abbey Road Studios in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings continue recording ‘One Hand Clapping’ live-in-studio album in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 1974) →

Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Band On The Run ("One Hand Clapping" 1974)'

(Tuesday, August 27, 1974, during sessions for One Hand Clapping) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band Wings continued recording sessions today for their live-in-studio album, One Hand Clapping, at Abbey Road Studios in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings resume recording ‘One Hand Clapping’ live-in-studio album in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1974) →

Video: '#9 DREAM. (Ultimate Mix 2020) John Lennon w The Plastic Ono Nuclear Band (official music video 4K)'

(Monday, August 26, 1974, 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 mixed “#9 Dream” after his mistress, May Pang, overdubbed her dreamy “John” whispers onto the track. Continue reading May Pang overdubs sexy ‘John’ whispers to John Lennon’s ‘#9 Dream’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1974) →