Category Archives: The Beatles 1970s

Paul McCartney & Wings record ‘Lunch Box/Odd Sox’ in New Orleans 50 years ago (Jan 20 1975)

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Video: 'Lunch Box / Odd Sox (2022 Remaster)'

(Monday, January 20, 1975) — In their first session since arriving in New Orleans to continue recording their next studio album Venus and Mars, ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American group Wings recorded a pair of jam-like instrumentals—intended to be heard together as “Lunch Box/Odd Sox” today at Sea-Saint Recording Studio. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings record ‘Lunch Box/Odd Sox’ in New Orleans 50 years ago (Jan 20 1975) →

‘Junior’s Farm’ by Paul McCartney and Wings peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 11 1975)

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Video: 'Junior's Farm (DJ Edit)'

(Saturday, January 11, 1975) — “Junior’s Farm” by former Beatle Paul McCartney and Wings peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Junior’s Farm’ by Paul McCartney and Wings peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago today (Jan 11 1975) →

‘Goodnight Vienna’ studio album by Ringo Starr peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 11 1975)

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Video: 'Ringo Starr - Goodnight Vienna' (11 clips)

(Saturday, January 11, 1975) — Goodnight Vienna by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Goodnight Vienna’ studio album by Ringo Starr peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 11 1975) →

All four ex-Beatles simultaneously hit top 40 pop chart in USA as solo artists for second time since 1970 breakup 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 11 1975)

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Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Junior's Farm (Top Of The Pops, 21st November, 1974, Remastered)'

(Saturday, January 11, 1975) — For the second of three times since The Beatles broke up in 1970, each member had a hit record on today’s Billboard‘s Top 40 pop chart: “Junior’s Farm” by Paul McCartney and Wings peaking at #3, “Only You” by Ringo Starr peaking at #6, “Dark Horse” by George Harrison peaking at #15  and “No. 9 Dream” by John Lennon debuting in the top 40 at #35 (it would peak at #9 on Feb. 22, 1975). Continue reading All four ex-Beatles simultaneously hit top 40 pop chart in USA as solo artists for second time since 1970 breakup 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 11 1975) →

‘Ding Dong, Ding Dong’ by George Harrison debuts at #81 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 11 1975)

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(Saturday, January 11, 1975) — “Ding Dong, Ding Dong” by ex-Beatle George Harrison debuted at #81 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, the second single pulled from his Dark Horse studio album. Continue reading ‘Ding Dong, Ding Dong’ by George Harrison debuts at #81 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 11 1975) →

‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds by Elton John peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 4 1975)

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(Saturday, January 4, 1975) — “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” by Elton John (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles and featuring backing vocals and guitar by Lennon) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Jan. 4/11, 1975). Continue reading ‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds by Elton John peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 4 1975) →

John Lennon officially ends Beatles partnership while on holiday at Disney World 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 29 1974)

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(Sunday, December 29, 1974) — John Lennon signed the paperwork that officially dissolved the Beatles today while on holiday at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort in Florida, ending one of the most storied chapters in rock ‘n’ roll history. Continue reading John Lennon officially ends Beatles partnership while on holiday at Disney World 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 29 1974) →