Video: 'Paul McCartney Call Me Back Again Early Take, Jan Feb 1975'
(Monday, March 10, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings completed recording “Call Me Back Again” for the group’s next studio album Venus and Mars today at Wally Heider Recording, Studio 3 in Los Angeles. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘Call Me Back Again’ in Los Angeles 50 years ago today (Mar 10 1975)
Video: 'Stand By Me (Remastered 2010)'
(Monday, March 10, 1975) — The single “Stand by Me“/”Move Over Ms. L” by ex-Beatle John Lennon was released today in the U.S. (Apr. 18, 1975, in the UK), the A-side pulled from his new album Rock ‘n’ Roll. Continue reading John Lennon releases ‘Stand by Me’/’Move Over Ms. L’ single 50 years ago today (Mar 10 1975)
Video: 'John Lennon - Rock 'N' Roll (Full Album)' (13 tracks)
(Saturday, March 8, 1975) — Rock ‘n’ Roll, the sixth studio album by ex-Beatle John Lennon featuring covers of late 1950s and early 1960s songs, debuted at #47 on today’s Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart.
Video: 'Rock Show (Remastered 2014)'
(Friday, March 7, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings completed recording “Rock Show” for the group’s next studio album Venus and Mars today at Wally Heider Recording, Studio 3 in Los Angeles. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘Rock Show’ in Los Angeles 50 years ago today (Mar 7 1975)
(Sunday, March 2, 1975, 11:30 a.m. PDT) — A 25-year-old motel guest “went berserk” today, unleashing a deadly shooting spree that left five people dead and one injured in the quiet Northern California fishing village of Smith River before being arrested hours later in Oregon. Continue reading ‘Berserk’ gunman kills five people at California coastal resort motel near Oregon border 50 years ago this hour (Mar 2 1975)
Video: '17th GRAMMYs: Paul Simon and John Lennon co-presenting the GRAMMY for Record Of The Year'
(Saturday, March 1, 1975, 10:00-11:30 p.m. EDT) — At the 17th Annual Grammy Awards televised live tonight from Uris Theatre in New York City, former Beatle John Lennon presented the award for “Record of the Year” with Paul Simon.
Video: 'Venus And Mars (Remastered 2014)'
(Wednesday, February 26, 1975) — After six weeks of recording in New Orleans, Paul McCartney and Wings moved sessions for their upcoming studio album to Wally Heider Recording Studio 3 in Los Angeles. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘Venus and Mars’ song in Los Angeles 50 years ago today (Feb 26 1975)
(Saturday, February 22, 1975) — “#9 Dream” by John Lennon (appropriately) peaks at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘#9 Dream’ by John Lennon peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 22 1975)
Video: 'Snookeroo'
(Friday, February 21, 1975) — “Snookeroo“/”Oo-Wee” by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr was released today in the UK only, the second UK single from his second studio rock/pop album Goodnight Vienna. Continue reading Ringo Starr releases ”Snookeroo’/’Oo-Wee’ single in UK 50 years ago today (Feb 21 1975)
Video: 'Magneto And Titanium Man'
(Monday, February 17, 1975) — Paul McCartney and Wings completed recording sessions for “Magneto and Titanium Man” today at Sea-Saint Recording Studio in New Orleans with the addition of Paul’s lead vocal (plus a doubling) as well as a thick layer of backing vocals that brought a Beach Boys influence. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings complete recording of ‘Magneto and Titanium Man’ in New Orleans 50 years ago today (Feb 17 1975)
