Video: 'Ringo Starr - Beaucoups of Blues' (first 12 videos constitute original album)

(Saturday, October 17, 1970) — Beaucoups of Blues, the second solo studio album by former Beatle Ringo Starr, debuted at #141 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading Ringo Starr’s ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album debuts at #141 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1970) →

Video: '3 Legs (Remastered 2012)'

(Friday, October 16, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney recorded “3 Legs” and “Eat At Home” today at Columbia’s Studio B at 49 East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, for Ram, his second album without The Beatles. Continue reading Paul McCartney records ‘3 Legs’ and ‘Eat At Home’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1970) →

Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Get On The Right Thing (Early Mix) (2018 Remaster)'

(Wednesday, October 14, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney recorded “Get On The Right Thing” today at Columbia’s Studio B at 49 East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, during sessions for Ram, his second album without The Beatles. Continue reading Paul McCartney records ‘Get On The Right Thing’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1970) →

Video: 'Another Day (Remastered 2012)'

(Monday, October 12, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney began recording sessions for Ram, his second album without The Beatles, today at Columbia’s Studio B at 49 East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Continue reading Paul McCartney begins sessions for second solo album in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1970) →

Video: 'George Harrison 'It's Johnny's Birthday' (Official Video)'

(Wednesday, October 7, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — English rock musician and former Beatle George Harrison recorded “It’s Johnny’s Birthday” today at EMI Studios in London for his third studio album All Things Must Pass, released Nov. 27, 1970. Continue reading George Harrison records ‘It’s Johnny’s Birthday’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 1970) →

Video: 'John Lennon - Isolation - Alternate Takes'

(Tuesday, October 6, 1970; during sessions for John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band) — Former Beatle John Lennon recorded “Isolation” (take 29) today at EMI Studios in London, with fellow ex-Beatle Ringo Starr on drums, for Lennon’s debut solo album John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, released Dec. 11, 1970.
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Video: 'Beaucoups Of Blues'

(Monday, October 5, 1970) — “Beaucoups of Blues”/”Coochy Coochy,” the debut single by former Beatle Ringo Starr and the title track to his new second solo album, was released today in the U.S. Continue reading Ringo Starr’s debut solo single ‘Beaucoups of Blues’/’Coochy Coochy’ released in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1970) →

Video: 'Early 1970'

(Saturday, October 3, 1970, 3:00 p.m.-midnight BST) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr recorded “Early 1970,” tentatively titled “When I Come To Town (4 Knights In Moscow),” today at EMI Studio 3 in London, with fellow ex-Beatle George Harrison on guitar, for the B-side to his next hit single “It Don’t Come Easy,” released Apr. 9, 1971.
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Video: 'John Lennon - Hold On Takes 1-33 + Pre Take and More'

(Wednesday, September 30, 1970; during sessions for John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band) — Former Beatle John Lennon recorded “Hold On” today at EMI Studio 2 in London, with fellow ex-Beatle Ringo Starr on drums, for Lennon’s debut solo album John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, released Dec. 11, 1970.
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