Category Archives: The Beatles 1970s

Paul McCartney and Wings complete studio sessions for ‘My Love’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 27 1973)


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(Saturday, January 27, 1973) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, completed recording the song “My Love” with light overdubbing to beef up the backing vocals today at EMI Studios, Abbey Road in London, during sessions for the group’s next single and next studio album, Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings complete studio sessions for ‘My Love’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 27 1973)

Ringo Starr interviewed for BBC Radio One’s ‘Scene and Heard’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 3 1973)


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(Wednesday, January 3, 1973) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles was interviewed today by David Wigg at Apple Corps offices, 3 Savile Row, London, for the Jan. 6, 1973, edition of the BBC Radio One program Scene And Heard. Continue reading Ringo Starr interviewed for BBC Radio One’s ‘Scene and Heard’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 3 1973)

‘Hi Hi Hi’ by (Paul McCartney &) Wings debuts at #100 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1972)

(Saturday, December 16, 1972) — “Hi Hi Hi” by former Beatle Paul McCartney and his new British-American rock music group, Wings, debuted at #100 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Hi Hi Hi’ by (Paul McCartney &) Wings debuts at #100 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1972)

‘Born to Boogie’ concert film directed by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr premieres in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1972)


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(Thursday, December 14, 1972)Born to Boogie, a film based around a T. Rex concert at Wembley Empire Pool, premiered tonight at Oscar’s Cinema in Brewer Street, Soho, London, England. Continue reading ‘Born to Boogie’ concert film directed by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr premieres in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1972)

Paul McCartney & Wings release ‘Hi Hi Hi’/’C Moon’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1972)


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(Friday, December 1, 1972) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American rock band Wings today released the single “Hi Hi Hi“/”C Moon” in Britain, where “Hi Hi Hi” would be banned by the BBC for its sexually suggestive lyrics (the single was released in the U.S. on Dec. 4, 1972). Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings release ‘Hi Hi Hi’/’C Moon’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1972)

Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Jazz Street’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1972)


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(Monday, November 27, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, today recorded “Jazz Street” at AIR Studios in London during sessions for the album Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Jazz Street’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1972)

Paul McCartney & Wings tape promotional videos for ‘Hi Hi Hi’ and ‘C Moon’ in Northam, England 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 25 1972)


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(Saturday, November 25, 1972) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and members of his new British-American group, Wings, filmed videos for their next double-A sided single “Hi Hi Hi” and “C Moontoday at Southern TV Studios in Northam, England. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings tape promotional videos for ‘Hi Hi Hi’ and ‘C Moon’ in Northam, England 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 25 1972)

Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘1882’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1972)


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(Monday, November 13, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, today recorded “1882” at EMI Studios, Abbey Road in London during sessions for the album Red Rose Speedway. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘1882’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1972)

Ringo Starr begins shooting his scenes for ‘That’ll Be The Day’ feature film on Isle of Wight 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1972)


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(Monday, October 23, 1972) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, having traveled to a Butlins holiday camp on the Isle of Wight off the south coast of England, began filming his scenes today for the Goodtimes Enterprises’ production of That’ll Be The Day, a British coming-of-age drama feature film directed by Claude Whatham. Continue reading Ringo Starr begins shooting his scenes for ‘That’ll Be The Day’ feature film on Isle of Wight 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1972)

Paul McCartney and Wings complete recording sessions for ‘Live and Let Die’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1972)


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(Friday, October 20, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, today completed a two-day recording session for “Live and Let Die” at AIR Studios in London, produced as the title song for the next James Bond feature film starring Roger Moore. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings complete recording sessions for ‘Live and Let Die’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1972)