Video: 'Geroge Harrison - Beware of Abkco' (15 videos)
(Wednesday, May 27, 1970) — On the second day of recording sessions for his triple album All Things Must Pass, his first release as a solo artist following the break-up of the Beatles, George Harrison performed his new material for producer Phil Spector today at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading Ex-Beatle George Harrison performs new material for next solo album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 27 1970)
Video: 'George Harrison - Going Down to Golders Green'
(Tuesday, May 26, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — Armed with a backlog of songs that were never recorded by The Beatles, English rock musician George Harrison began recording his third solo album, the triple-disc All Things Must Pass, today at the Abby Road studios in London.
“Dehra Dun” and “Going Down To Golders Green” were among the tracks Harrison recorded on this first day, both of which have never received an official release.
Video: 'George Harrison - "Dehra Dun"'
The large cast of backing musicians that joined him on the album were Eric Clapton, fellow ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, Gary Wright, Billy Preston, Klaus Voormann, John Barham, Badfinger and Pete Drake.
Extensive recording, overdubbing and mixing for the album would continue through late October 1970. Released to worldwide acclaim in November 1970, it was Harrison’s first solo work after the break-up of The Beatles in April that year.
The album would reflect the influence of Harrison’s musical activities with artists such as Bob Dylan, the Band, Delaney & Bonnie and Friends and Billy Preston during 1968–70, and his growth as an artist beyond his supporting role to former bandmates John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
Video: 'Mccartney full album' (13 videos)
(Saturday, May 23, 1970) — McCartney, the debut solo album by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for three consecutive weeks (May 23/30, June 6, 1970). Continue reading Paul McCartney’s debut solo album ‘McCartney’ peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 23 1970)
Video: 'The Long And Winding Road (Remastered 2015)'
(Saturday, May 23, 1970) — “The Long and Winding Road”/“For You Blue” by The Beatles debuted at #35 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘The Long and Winding Road’/’For You Blue’ by The Beatles debuts at #35 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 23 1970)
Video: 'Ringo Starr: Sentimental Journey' (12 videos)
(Saturday, May 16, 1970) — Sentimental Journey, the debut solo album by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, debuted at #51 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading Ringo Starr’s debut solo album ‘Sentimental Journey’ debuts at #51 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 16 1970)
Video: 'Let It Be - Trailer'
(Wednesday, May 13, 1970) — Let It Be, a British documentary film starring The Beatles (John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr), opened at select theaters today in San Francisco, Denver, Baltimore and in Philadelphia where it first shown at the Duke at 11:00 a.m EDT. Continue reading The Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’ documentary opens in select U.S. theaters 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1970)
Video: 'The Long And Winding Road (Remastered 2015)'
(Monday, May 11, 1970) — The single “The Long and Winding Road”/“For You Blue” by The Beatles was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘The Long and Winding Road’/’For You Blue’ by The Beatles released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 11 1970)
Video: 'Mccartney full album' (13 videos)
(Saturday, May 9, 1970) — McCartney, the debut solo album by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney, debuted at #14 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading Paul McCartney’s debut solo album ‘McCartney’ debuts at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1970)
Video: '13-The Beatles - Let it Be (full album)' (12 videos)
(Friday, May 8, 1970) — Let It Be, the twelfth and final studio album by the English rock band the Beatles, was released today in Britain (May 18, 1970, in the U.S.) by Apple Records. Continue reading ‘Let It Be,’ The Beatles’ final studio album, released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 8 1970)
Video: '13-The Beatles - Let it Be (full album)' (12 videos)
(Friday, May 8, 1970) — Let It Be, the twelfth and final studio album by the English rock band the Beatles, was released today in Britain (May 18, 1970, in the U.S.) by Apple Records. Continue reading ‘Let It Be,’ The Beatles’ final studio album, released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 8 1970)
