Video: 'Some People Never Know (Remastered 2018)'
(Sunday, July 25, 1971) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his new British-American rock band, Wings, assembled today at EMI Studios (Abbey Road) in London for a second day of recording sessions for what would become the group’s debut album, Wild Life, which would be released Dec. 3, 1971. Continue reading Paul McCartney’s new group Wings record ‘Some People Never Know’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1971)
Video: 'Bip Bop'
(Saturday, July 24, 1971) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney held the first recording session with his new British–American rock band, Wings, today at EMI Studios (Abbey Road) in London, tracking four songs for what would become the group’s debut album, Wild Life, which would be released Dec. 3, 1971. Continue reading Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney holds first studio recording session with new group Wings 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 24 1971)
Video: 'IMAGINE. (Ultimate Mix, 2020) - John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band (with the Flux Fiddlers) HD' (July 21, 1971, at 1:32)
(Wednesday, July 21, 1971) — Filming of the promotional video for John Lennon’s “Imagine” song was completed today at his Tittenhurst Park estate near Ascot, England. Continue reading John Lennon completes filming promo video for ‘Imagine’ song 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 21 1971)
Video: 'JEALOUS GUY. (Ultimate Mix, 2020) - John Lennon and The Plastic Ono Band (w the Flux Fiddlers)' (all outdoor shots filmed on July 20, 1971)
(Tuesday, July 20, 1971) — John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, today on/near a lake on the grounds of their Tittenhurst Park estate near Ascot, England, for their 70-minute Imagine TV film, designed to promote Lennon’s Imagine album and Ono’s album, titled Fly. Continue reading John Lennon, Yoko Ono filmed at their Tittenhurst estate for ‘Imagine’ TV film 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1971)
Video: 'IMAGINE. (Ultimate Mix, 2020) - John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band (with the Flux Fiddlers) HD' (July 18, 1971, at 0:00-1:32)
(Sunday, July 18, 1971) — Filming of the promotional video for John Lennon’s “Imagine” song began today at his Tittenhurst Park estate near Ascot, England. Continue reading John Lennon begins filming promo video for ‘Imagine’ song 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 18 1971)
Video: 'John Lennon angry on Parkinson'
(Saturday, July 17, 1971, late afternoon BST) — Former Beatle John Lennon expressed indignation at the British press today for calling his wife Yoko Ono “ugly” during an interview by Michael Parkinson on his British talk show Parkinson at BBC Television Centre in London for broadcast late this evening. Continue reading John Lennon slams British press for calling his wife Yoko Ono ‘ugly’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 17 1971)
Video: 'John Lennon Imagine 1988 disc 2' (July 16, 1971, at 24:18)
(Friday, July 16, 1971) — Former Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, were filmed today at Blue Pools near Wentworth Estate, England, purchasing a small cottage for delivery the next morning at their 72-acre Tittenhurst Park estate near Ascot, England. Continue reading John Lennon & Yoko Ono purchase small cottage for their Tittenhurst Park estate 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 16 1971)
Video: 'Bangla Desh (Bonus Track)'
(Saturday, July 10, 1971) — Former Beatle George Harrison completed the recording of “Bangla Desh” today at the Record Plant studio in Los Angeles with additional overdubs, including a horn section led by Jim Horn. Continue reading George Harrison completes recording of ‘Bangla Desh’ song 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1971)
Video: 'It's So Hard (Evolution Documentary)'
(Monday, July 5, 1971) — Former Beatle John Lennon completed five tracks for Imagine, his second studio album, today at Record Plant East at 321 W. 44th Street in New York City, overdubbing saxophone (performed by King Curtis) to “It’s So Hard” and “I Don’t Wanna Be a Soldier Mama.”
Continue reading John Lennon completes recording sessions for ‘Imagine’ album in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 5 1971)
Video: 'How Do You Sleep? (Ultimate Mix)'
(Independence Day, Sunday, July 4, 1971) — Former Beatle John Lennon completed five tracks for Imagine, his second studio album, today at Record Plant East at 321 W. 44th Street in New York City, overdubbing strings (performed by The Flux Fiddlers, members of the New York Philharmonic) to “How Do You Sleep?,” “Imagine,” “How?” and “Jealous Guy,” and an additional bass part (performed by Klaus Voormann) on “Gimme Some Truth.”
Continue reading John Lennon completes five tracks for ‘Imagine’ album in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1971)
