Video: 'When The Night (2018 Remaster)'
(Tuesday, March 7, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, recorded “When The Night” today 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)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Give Ireland Back To The Irish Rehearsals + Interview (Complete)'
(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)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Big Barn Bed (Rough Mix) (2018 Remaster)'
(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)
Video: 'SYND 27/2/72 LIZ TAYLOR'S BIRTHDAY PARTY IN BUDAPEST'
(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)
(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)
Video: 'SYND 27-2-72 STARS ARRIVE IN BUDAPEST FOR ELIZABETH TAYLOR'S BIG FORTIETH BIRTHDAY PARTY'
(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)
Video: 'John Lennon Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin On'
(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)
Video: 'Sunday Bloody Sunday (Remastered 2010)'
(Saturday, February 12, 1972; during The Troubles) — Former Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, began recording the studio tracks for Some Time in New York City, a part-studio, part-live double album, recording the protest song “Sunday Bloody Sunday” in Studio A at the Record Plant recording studio in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon & Yoko Ono begin recording studio tracks for ‘Some Time in New York City’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1972)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Live at the University of Hull, United Kingdom (February 11, 1972)'
(Friday, February 11, 1972; during the Wings University Tour) — Paul McCartney’s new group Wings performed today at the University of Hull in Kingston upon Hull, England, the third stop of their first ever tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney and his band Wings perform in Kingston upon Hull, England 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1972)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Live at Nottingham University, United Kingdom (February 9, 1972)'
(Wednesday, February 9, 1972, noon GMT; during the Wings University Tour) — Paul McCartney’s new group Wings performed for the first time today in the Portland Building at The University of Nottingham in Nottingham, England. Continue reading Paul McCartney’s new band Wings launches first tour in Nottingham, England 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 9 1972)
