Video: 'John Lennon - Elliot Mintz Malibu Beach Interview'
(Thursday, November 1, 1973) — As he traveled up the Pacific Coast Highway, along Santa Monica Bay, former Beatle John Lennon was interviewed by Elliot Mintz today on the beach near the Malibu Pier for a KABC Eyewitness News special report. Continue reading Former Beatle John Lennon interviewed by Elliot Mintz near Malibu Pier 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 1 1973)
Video: 'Ringo - Ringo Starr (Full Album) + 1991 Bonus Tracks' (first 10 clips constitute original album)
(Monday, October 29, 1973) — Ringo, the third studio album and first rock music album by former Beatle Ringo Starr, was released today in the U.S. (Nov. 9, 1973, in the UK). Continue reading Former Beatle Ringo Starr releases ‘Ringo’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 29 1973)
Video: 'Mind Games (Remastered 2010)
(Monday, October 29, 1973) — Ex-Beatle John Lennon released the single “Mind Games“/”Meat City” in the U.S. today (released in the UK on Nov. 16, 1973), the first and only single pulled from his Mind Games album, released in the U.S. on Nov. 5, 1973 and two weeks later in the UK. Continue reading Former Beatle John Lennon releases ‘Mind Games’/’Meat City’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 29 1973)
Video: 'Paul McCartney - Osterley Park [High Quality]
(Sunday, October 28, 1973, just after sunset at 4:41 p.m. GMT) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his group Wings were photographed (and filmed) today against the gable end wall of the stable block at Osterley Park in west London by Clive Arrowsmith for the cover of the band’s forthcoming album Band On The Run. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings shoot ‘Band On The Run’ cover, complete recording sessions for album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 28 1973)
Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings ~ Helen Wheels'
(Friday, October 26, 1973) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his group Wings released the single “Helen Wheels”/“Country Dreamer” in the UK today (released in the U.S. on Nov. 12, 1973). Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings release ‘Helen Wheels’/’Country Dreamer’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1973)
Video: 'John Lennon Dancing with Drag Queen'
(Wednesday, October 24, 1973) — Ex-Beatle John Lennon, now in Los Angeles one month into his 17-month separation from wife Yoko Ono, shot a TV commercial today for his forthcoming album Mind Games with rock star Elton John present. Continue reading John Lennon makes TV commercial for new album ‘Mind Games’ in Los Angeles 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1973)
(Saturday, October 20, 1973) — “Basketball Jones featuring Tyrone Shoelaces” by Cheech and Chong peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Basketball Jones featuring Tyrone Shoelaces’ by Cheech and Chong peaks at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1973)
Video: 'Oldies But Mouldies - John Lennon (Early 'Rock 'N Roll' Construction)' "Bony Moronie" at 20:18)
(Wednesday, October 17, 1973, evening PDT) — Ex-Beatle John Lennon began recording Rock ‘n’ Roll, his sixth studio solo album, tonight at A & M Studios in Hollywood, tracking “Bony Moronie.” Continue reading Former Beatle John Lennon begins recording sixth studio solo album ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ in Hollywood 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1973)
Video: 'Photograph'
(Saturday, October 6, 1973) — “Photograph” by former Beatle Ringo Starr, debuted at #74 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Photograph’ by Ringo Starr debuts at #74 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1973)
Video: 'Photograph'
(Monday, September 24, 1973) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr released “Photograph“/”Down and Out” in the U.S. today, the lead single from his first solo rock music album Ringo (released Nov. 2, 1973, in the U.S.). Continue reading Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr releases ‘Photograph’/’Down and Out’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 24 1973)
