Video: 'Mccartney full album' (13 videos)

(Friday, April 17, 1970) — McCartney, the debut solo album by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney, was released today in the UK (Apr. 20, 1970, in the U.S.) Continue reading Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney releases debut solo album ‘McCartney’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 17 1970) →

Video: 'Let It Be (Remastered 2015)'

(Saturday, April 11, 1970) — “Let It Be” by The Beatles peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Apr. 11/18, 1970). Continue reading ‘Let It Be’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 11 1970) →

Video: 'George Harrison - "Fact or Fantasy?" Interview (1970) / Audio'

(Friday, April 10, 1970; during the Break-up of The Beatles) — As people around the world reacted to a page one headline “PAUL QUITS THE BEATLES” in today’s Daily Mirror, reporting that Paul McCartney was leaving the British rock band The Beatles, another member of the band, George Harrison, was interviewed today for the Apr. 26, 1970, edition of the BBC’s Fact Or Fantasy? religious TV series. Continue reading Harrison interviewed as ‘PAUL QUITS THE BEATLES’ headline goes viral 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1970) →

Video: 'The Beatles break up (various news reports 1970)' (Beatle Ringo Starr departs Apple Corps headquarters building on Apr. 10, 1970, at 18:34)

(Friday, April 10, 1970, shortly after midnight British Summer Time; during the Break-up of The Beatles) — Britain’s national daily tabloid newspaper, the Daily Mirror, began reaching newsstands early this morning with a page one headline “PAUL QUITS THE BEATLES,” reporting that Paul McCartney was leaving the British rock band The Beatles. Continue reading ‘PAUL QUITS THE BEATLES’ headline hits British newsstands 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 10 1970) →

Video: 'The Long And Winding Road (Remastered 2015)'

(Wednesday, April 1, 1970, 7:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. British Summer Time; during sessions for Let It Be) — Ringo Starr was the only Beatle present tonight as American producer Phil Spector supervised choral overdubs on three of the band’s tracks for Let It Be, the twelfth and, what would turn out to be, final studio album by the rock group. Continue reading Final recording session held for last studio album by The Beatles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 1 1970) →

Video: 'Ringo Starr - Frost on Sunday Sentimental Journey interview'

(Easter Sunday, March 29, 1970, 10:25-11:25 p.m. BST) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles appeared live tonight on Frost On Sunday, presented by David Frost, to promote for his debut album Sentimental Journey.

The final edition of the series from Studio Three at London Weekend Television’s Wembley Studios, London, included a screening of the promotional clip for the album’s title track.

In a short interview, Starr revealed he was planning to record a follow-up solo album of country songs.

Frost asked if The Beatles were likely to tour again as a group, but Starr said it was doubtful. He said he thought once each member completed their solo projects they may get together to record another album.

Video: 'Jerrios' The Beatles' "Hey Jude" album playlist' (10 videos)

(Saturday, March 28, 1970) — Hey Jude, a collection of non-album singles and B-sides by The Beatles, peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for four consecutive weeks. Continue reading ‘Hey Jude’ compilation album by The Beatles peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1970) →

(Saturday, March 28, 1970) — “Instant Karma!” by Lennon/Ono with the Plastic Ono Band, a rock band formed by John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, as a vehicle for their collaborative and solo projects, peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Instant Karma!’ by Lennon/Ono with the Plastic Ono Band peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1970) →

(Saturday, March 28, 1970) — “Temma Harbour” by Mary Hopkin (released on The Beatles’ Apple record label) peaked at #39 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Temma Harbour’ by Mary Hopkin peaks at #39 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 28 1970) →