(Monday, April 24, 1972) — The song “Woman Is the Nigger of the World,” a phrase originally coined by Yoko Ono, the wife of ex-Beatle John Lennon, to point out women’s subservience to men and male chauvinism across all cultures, was released as a single today in the U.S. by John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band with Elephant’s Memory and The Invisible Strings. Continue reading ‘Woman Is the Nigger of the World’ by John Lennon released in U.S. 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 24 1972)
Category Archives: The Beatles 1970s
John Lennon & Yoko Ono appear at ‘National Peace Action Coalition Rally’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1972)
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(Saturday, April 22, 1972) — Former Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, appeared today at an anti-war rally organized by the National Peace Action Coalition (NPAC) in New York’s Bryant Park, leading 35,000 chilled protesters in a rousing performance of Lennon’s “Give Peace a Chance.” Continue reading John Lennon & Yoko Ono appear at ‘National Peace Action Coalition Rally’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1972)
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Deportation proceedings against John Lennon & Yoko Ono delayed for another two weeks 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 18 1972)
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(Tuesday, April 18, 1972) — Former Beatle John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono, who say they are still searching for her child, won a two-week’s delay today in deportation proceedings against them in New York. Continue reading Deportation proceedings against John Lennon & Yoko Ono delayed for another two weeks 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 18 1972)
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John Lennon and Yoko Ono filmed for inclusion in John Cage documentary 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 17 1972)
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(Monday, April 17, 1972) — It was on or about this date that ex-Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, spent some time in the New York apartment of their Bank Street neighbor John Cage, who was the subject of a documentary being directed by the German avant-garde writer and composer Hans G. Helms. Continue reading John Lennon and Yoko Ono filmed for inclusion in John Cage documentary 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 17 1972)
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‘Give Ireland Back To The Irish’ by Paul McCartney & Wings peaks at #21 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1972)
(Saturday, April 8, 1972) — “Give Ireland Back to the Irish” by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his new band, Wings, peaked at #21 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two consecutive weeks. Continue reading ‘Give Ireland Back To The Irish’ by Paul McCartney & Wings peaks at #21 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1972)
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‘Back Off Boogaloo’ by Ringo Starr debuts at #88 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Apr 1 1972)
(Saturday, April 1, 1972) — “Back Off Boogaloo” by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr debuted at #88 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Back Off Boogaloo’ by Ringo Starr debuts at #88 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Apr 1 1972)
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Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 #1972)
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(Monday, March 27, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, recorded “Mary Had a Little Lamb” today at Olympic Sound Studios in London, during sessions for what would become the group’s next studio album, Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 #1972)
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John Lennon attends ‘The Concert for Bangla Desh’ film premiere in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1972)
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(Thursday, March 23, 1972, evening EST) — Former Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, along with Pete Bennett, singer Phil Ochs and record producer Phil Spector attended the world premiere of The Concert for Bangladesh film, featuring fellow ex-Beatle George Harrison, this evening at the DeMille theater on 7th Avenue near the intersection of W. 47th St. and Broadway. Continue reading John Lennon attends ‘The Concert for Bangla Desh’ film premiere in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1972)
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Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Thank You Darling’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 #1972)
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(Thursday, March 23, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, recorded “Thank You Darling” today at Olympic Sound Studios in London, during sessions for what would become the group’s next album, Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Thank You Darling’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 #1972)
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Ringo Starr films comedy sketch scene for ‘Born To Boogie’ movie with Marc Bolan 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Mar 20 1972)
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(Monday, March 20, 1972) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr filmed a comedy sketch scene today at Dehnam Aerodrome, an operational general aviation aerodrome located east of Gerrards Cross, near Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, with glam rock musician Marc Bolan for his movie Born To Boogie. Continue reading Ringo Starr films comedy sketch scene for ‘Born To Boogie’ movie with Marc Bolan 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Mar 20 1972)
