Category Archives: The Beatles 1970s

George Harrison shoots ‘Ding Dong, Ding Dong’ promo video 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 1974)


Video: 'George Harrison - Ding Dong, Ding Dong'

(Thursday, December 26, 1974) — Six days following the conclusion of his “George Harrison & Friends North American Tour,” former Beatle George Harrison shot a 16mm color promotional clip for for his new single “Ding Dong, Ding Dong” (released three days ago in the U.S., having been released in the UK on Dec. 6, 1974) today at his Friar Park mansion near London. Continue reading George Harrison shoots ‘Ding Dong, Ding Dong’ promo video 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 1974)

‘#9 Dream’ by John Lennon debuts at #68 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1974)

(Saturday, December 21, 1974) — “#9 Dream” by ex-Beatle John Lennon debuted at #68 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘#9 Dream’ by John Lennon debuts at #68 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1974)

‘Mine for Me’ by Rod Stewart peaks at #91 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1974)

(Saturday, December 21, 1974) — “Mine for Me” by Rod Stewart (written by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney) peaked at #91 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Mine for Me’ by Rod Stewart peaks at #91 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1974)

George Harrison, John Lennon jointly interviewed in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1974)

Video: 'Harrison (minus Lennon) interview Dec 1974'

(Saturday, December 21, 1974, 5:00 a.m. EST) — Following ex-Beatle George Harrison’s end-of-“George Harrison & Friends North American Tour” party at New York’s Hippopotamus Club, fellow former Beatle John Lennon visits George in his hotel room where they are interviewed by the KHJ Los Angeles radio station for a one-hour special. Continue reading George Harrison, John Lennon jointly interviewed in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1974)

George Harrison performs final ‘Dark Horse’ tour show at Madison Square Garden in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 20 1974)


Video: 'George Harrison Backstage At Madison Square Garden, New York City (Afternoon) - 20 Decembers'

(Friday, December 20, 1974, show scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. EST; during the last stop of 26-city, 45-show George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed tonight at Madison Square Garden in New York City, in the final show of his 26-city, 45-show “George Harrison & Friends North American Tour” in support of his new single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison performs final ‘Dark Horse’ tour show at Madison Square Garden in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 20 1974)

George Harrison performs at Madison Square Garden in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1974)


Video: 'George Harrison Arriving For A Concert At Madison Square Garden, New York City - 19 December 1974'

(Thursday, December 19, 1974, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EST; during George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed tonight at Madison Square Garden in New York City on the final stop of his 26-city, 45-show George Harrison & Friends North American Tour in support of his new single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and his new label, Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison performs at Madison Square Garden in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1974)

Paul McCartney and George Harrison sign papers dissolving The Beatles partnership 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1974)


Video: 'George Harrison & Paul McCartney sign Beatles dissolution papers (Plaza Hotel, December 19th, 1974)'

(Thursday, December 19, 1974; during the George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — Paul McCartney and George Harrison, former members of The Beatles, signed papers today at the Plaza Hotel in New York City, officially dissolving the band’s partnership. Continue reading Paul McCartney and George Harrison sign papers dissolving The Beatles partnership 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1974)

John Lennon interviewed on NBC’s ‘Today’ show 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1974)


Video: 'John Lennon on The Today Show - 1974'

(Tuesday, December 17, 1974, 7:31 a.m. EST) — Former Beatle John Lennon was interviewed this morning on the NBC-TV breakfast show Today to promote his new single “No. 9 Dream,” released on the day before. Continue reading John Lennon interviewed on NBC’s ‘Today’ show 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1974)

George Harrison performs at Philadelphia’s Spectrum 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1974)


Video: 'George Harrison - Live at The Spectrum, Philadelphia (16th Dec. 1974, NEW 8mm, Synced and Restored)'

(Monday, December 16, 1974, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EST; during George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed tonight at Philadelphia’s Spectrum, on the 25th stop of his 26-city, 45-show George Harrison & Friends North American Tour in support of his new single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and his new label, Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison performs at Philadelphia’s Spectrum 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1974)

John Lennon releases ‘#9 Dream’/’What You Got’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1974)


Video: '#9 DREAM. (Ultimate Mix 2020) John Lennon w The Plastic Ono Nuclear Band (official music video 4K)'

(Monday, December 16, 1974) — The single “#9 Dream“/”What You Got” by ex-Beatle John Lennon was released today in the U.S. (Jan. 31, 1975, in the UK). Continue reading John Lennon releases ‘#9 Dream’/’What You Got’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1974)