Category Archives: The Beatles 1970s

John Lennon completes ‘Attica State’ and ‘John Sinclair’ for ‘Some Time in New York City’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 10 1972)


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(Wednesday, March 10, 1972) — Former Beatle John Lennon recorded, overdubbed and mixed “Attica State” and “John Sinclair” today at the Record Planet recording studio in New York City for his album Some Time in New York City, a part-studio, part-live double album with his wife, Yoko Ono. Continue reading John Lennon completes ‘Attica State’ and ‘John Sinclair’ for ‘Some Time in New York City’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 10 1972)

John Lennon records ‘New York City’ for ‘Some Time in New York City’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1972)


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(Wednesday, March 8, 1972) — Former Beatle John Lennon recorded, overdubbed and mixed “New York City” today at the Record Plant recording studio in New York City for his album Some Time in New York City, a part-studio, part-live double album with his wife, Yoko Ono. Continue reading John Lennon records ‘New York City’ for ‘Some Time in New York City’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1972)

Paul McCartney and Wings record studio version of ‘The Mess’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1972)


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(Wednesday, March 8, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, recorded “The Messtoday 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 studio version of ‘The Mess’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1972)

Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘When The Night’ for ‘Red Rose Speedway’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 7 1972)


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(Tuesday, March 7, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, recorded “When The Nighttoday at Olympic Sound Studios in London, for what would become the group’s next album, Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘When The Night’ for ‘Red Rose Speedway’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 7 1972)

Paul McCartney interviewed about ‘Give Ireland Back To The Irish’ protest song 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 7 1972)


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(Tuesday, March 7, 1972) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney was interviewed today at his London home by ABC News London reporter George Watson about his political stance following the release of “Give Ireland Back to the Irish” by his new band Wings, written in protest of after British paratroopers shot dead thirteen Catholics after a civil rights demonstration in Londonderry, in an incident known as Bloody Sunday. Continue reading Paul McCartney interviewed about ‘Give Ireland Back To The Irish’ protest song 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 7 1972)

Paul McCartney and Wings begin recording ‘Red Rose Speedway’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 6 1972)


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(Monday, March 6, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, held the first recording session for what would become the group’s next album, Red Rose Speedway, today at Olympic Sound Studios in London, tracking the song “Big Barn Bed.” Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings begin recording ‘Red Rose Speedway’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 6 1972)

Former Beatle Ringo Starr attends Elizabeth Taylor’s 40th birthday party in Budapest 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 27 1972)


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(Sunday, February 27, 1972) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr and his wife, Maureen, attended a 40th birthday celebration for actress Elizabeth Taylor today at the Hotel Duna InterContinenta in Budapest, Hungary. Continue reading Former Beatle Ringo Starr attends Elizabeth Taylor’s 40th birthday party in Budapest 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 27 1972)

‘Give Ireland Back To The Irish’ by Paul McCartney & Wings released in UK 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1972)

(Friday, February 25, 1972) — 27 days after British paratroopers shot dead thirteen Catholics after a civil rights demonstration in Londonderry, a massacre known as Bloody Sunday, ex-Beatle Paul McCartney’s new group Wings released the single “Give Ireland Back to the Irish” today in Britain (Feb. 28, 1972 in the U.S.). Continue reading ‘Give Ireland Back To The Irish’ by Paul McCartney & Wings released in UK 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1972)

Former Beatle Ringo Starr arrives in Budapest for Elizabeth Taylor’s 40th birthday party 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1972)


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(Friday, February 25, 1972) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr and his wife, Maureen, arrived today at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in Hungary, one of several celebrities in town for the 40th birthday party of actress Elizabeth Taylor to be held Feb. 26-27, 1972, at the Hotel Duna InterContinenta. Continue reading Former Beatle Ringo Starr arrives in Budapest for Elizabeth Taylor’s 40th birthday party 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1972)

John Lennon jams with Elephant’s Memory band during ‘Some Time in New York City’ sessions 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 16 1972)


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(Wednesday, February 16, 1972) — During a tracking session for John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s album Some Time in New York City, a part-studio, part-live double album, Lennon jammed with the rock band Elephant’s Memory today on a number of oldies, including “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Honey Hush” and “Carribean,” at the Record Plant recording studio in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon jams with Elephant’s Memory band during ‘Some Time in New York City’ sessions 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 16 1972)