Category Archives: The Beatles 1970s

Paul McCartney and Wings hold press conference in Perth, Australia 50 years ago today (Nov 2 1975)


Video: 'Paul McCartney Receiving Award In Perth, WA (MPL Footage) - 2 November 1975'

(Sunday, November 2, 1975, early afternoon ; during Wings Over the World tour) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings gave a press conference today in front of over 200 reporters and photographers today in Perth, including Australian comedian Norman Gunston, who flew in especially to interview Paul and Linda for his Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) The Norman Gunston Show. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings hold press conference in Perth, Australia 50 years ago today (Nov 2 1975)

‘You’ by George Harrison peaks at #20 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 1 1975)

(Saturday, November 1, 1975) — “You” by former Beatle George Harrison peaks at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You’ by George Harrison peaks at #20 in USA 50 years ago today (Nov 1 1975)

Paul McCartney and Wings open Australian tour in Perth’s at Entertainment Centre 50 years ago tonight (Nov 1 1975)


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Live At Perth Entertainment Centre, WA (MPL Footage) - 1 November 1975'

(Saturday, November 1, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the first of nine shows tonight on the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour at Entertainment Centre in Perth. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings open Australian tour in Perth’s at Entertainment Centre 50 years ago tonight (Nov 1 1975)

Paul McCartney and Wings rehearse again in Perth, Australia 50 years ago today (Oct 31 1975)


Video: 'Paul & Linda McCartney Leave Their Hotel For Perth Rehearsal - MPL Raw Footage - 31 October 1975'

(Friday, October 31, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings rehearsed today at Entertainment Centre in Perth ahead of the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings rehearse again in Perth, Australia 50 years ago today (Oct 31 1975)

Paul McCartney and his band Wings rehearse in Perth, Australia 50 years ago today (Oct 30 1975)


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Rehearsal In Perth, Western Australia - MPL Raw Footage - 30 October 1975'

(Thursday, October 30, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings rehearsed today at Entertainment Centre in Perth ahead of the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour.

Paul McCartney and Wings rehearse in Perth, Australia 50 years ago today (Oct 29 1975)


Video: 'Denny Laine's Birthday At Perth Entertainment Centre + Rehearsal - MPL Raw Footage - 29 October 1975'

(Wednesday, October 29, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings rehearsed today at Entertainment Centre in Perth ahead of the Australian leg of their Wings Over the World tour.

‘Wings Over the World’ tour lands in Australia 50 years ago this hour (Oct 28 1975)


Video: 'Paul McCartney Arrives In Perth - MPL Raw Footage - 28 October 1975'

(Tuesday, October 28, 1975, approximately 12:10 p.m. Australian Western Standard Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings (consisting of his wife Linda, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch and Joe English, together with a brass section led by Howie Casey) arrived in Perth, Australia, today to resume their world tour this Saturday (Nov. 1, 1975) at Entertainment Centre. Continue reading ‘Wings Over the World’ tour lands in Australia 50 years ago this hour (Oct 28 1975)

‘Extra Texture (Read All About It)’ album by George Harrison peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 25 1975)


Video: 'Extra Texture' (first ten clips constitute original release)

(Saturday, October 25, 1975)Extra Texture (Read All About It) by ex-Beatle George Harrison peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart for three consecutive weeks. Continue reading ‘Extra Texture (Read All About It)’ album by George Harrison peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 25 1975)

‘Letting Go’ by Wings peaks at #39 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 25 1975)

(Saturday, October 25, 1975) — “Letting Go” by Wings (Paul McCartney’s band after The Beatles’ split) peaked at #39 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Letting Go’ by Wings peaks at #39 in USA 50 years ago today (Oct 25 1975)

‘Shaved Fish’ compilation album by John Lennon released 50 years ago today (Oct 24 1975)


Video: 'Shaved Fish - Lennon Plastic Ono Band'

(Friday, October 24, 1975)Shaved Fish, the first compilation album by ex-Beatle John Lennon, featuring all of the singles that he had issued up to that point in the United States as a solo artist, with the exception of “Stand by Me,” which had been released earlier that year, was released today in the UK (three days later in the U.S.).