(Saturday, April 3, 1971) — “Power to the People” by former Beatle John Lennon, credited to John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, debuted today at #73 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart.
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Category Archives: The Beatles 1970s
‘What Is Life’ by George Harrison peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1971)
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(Saturday, March 27, 1971) — “What Is Life,” the second solo single by former Beatle George Harrison, peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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John Lennon interviewed by Kenny Everett for Radio Monte Carlo 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1971)
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(Saturday, March 27, 1971, 1:00-2:00 a.m. local time) — Kenny Everett’s pre-recorded interview with former Beatle John Lennon, conducted at his Ascot Sound home studio outside of London, aired early this morning on Radio Monte Carlo International. Continue reading John Lennon interviewed by Kenny Everett for Radio Monte Carlo 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1971)
Paul McCartney accepts Grammy Award on behalf of The Beatles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 16 1971)
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(Tuesday, March 16, 1971, 5:30-7:00 p.m. PST; during the 13th Annual Grammy Awards, after the Break-up of The Beatles) — Paul McCartney and his wife, Linda, made a surprise appearance tonight at the Grammy Awards at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, accepting the award for Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or a Television Special to himself, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr for Let It Be as performed by The Beatles.
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Britain’s high court names receiver to handle financial fortunes of The Beatles 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 12 1971)
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(Friday, March 12, 1971; during the Break-up of The Beatles) — Paul McCartney today won the first round in his battle to dissolve The Beatles‘ partnership when a High Court judge in London appointed a public receiver to manage the group’s assets.
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‘Power to the People’ by John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band released as a single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1971)
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(Monday, March 8, 1971) — “Power to the People” by John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band was released today in the UK as a single (Mar. 22, 1971, in the U.S.).
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‘What Is Life’ by George Harrison debuts at #66 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 27 1971)
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(Saturday, February 27, 1971) — “What Is Life,” the second solo single by former Beatle George Harrison, debuted at #66 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
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‘My Sweet Lord’ by Billy Preston peaks at #90 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 27 1971)
(Saturday, February 27, 1971) — “My Sweet Lord” by Billy Preston (written by ex-Beatle George Harrison) peaked at #90 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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Paul McCartney records ‘Great Cock And Seagull Race’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1971)
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(Tuesday, February 23, 1971; during sessions for Ram) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney today recorded “Great Cock And Seagull Race” at A&R Studios in New York City, during sessions for Ram, his second solo album.
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Paul McCartney tracks ‘Ram On’ and ‘Ram On (Reprise)’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 22 1971)
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(Monday, February 22, 1971; during sessions for Ram) — Fresh from his Feb. 19, 1971, appearance in a London courtroom to seek dissolution of the band’s contractual partnership, former Beatle Paul McCartney today tracked “Ram On” and “Ram On (Reprise)” at A&R Studios in New York City, during sessions for Ram, his second solo album.
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