Video: 'Classic Albums: John Lennon - Plastic Ono Band Sneak Peek! | May 31st on AXS TV'
(Saturday, September 26, 1970; during sessions for John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band) — Former Beatle John Lennon began recording John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, his debut solo album, today at EMI Studios in London. Continue reading John Lennon begins recording ‘John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1970)
Video: 'Ringo Starr - Beaucoups of Blues' (first 12 videos constitute original album)
(Friday, September 25, 1970) — Beaucoups of Blues, the second solo studio album by former Beatle Ringo Starr, was released today in the UK (Sep. 28, 1970 in the U.S.). Continue reading Ringo Starr releases ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 25 1970)
Video: 'George Harrison - Apple Scruffs (Take 1)'
(Saturday, July 25, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — English rock musician and former Beatle George Harrison tracked, edited, overdubbed and mixed “Apple Scruffs” today at EMI Studio 3 in London for his third studio album All Things Must Pass, released Nov. 27, 1970. Continue reading George Harrison records ‘Apple Scruffs’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1970)
Video: 'Casey Kasem American Top 40 July 4, 1970 (First Show), edited'
(Friday, July 3, 1970, 7:00 p.m. PDT) — The radio music countdown show American Top 40 made its debut tonight on KDEO in El Cajon, California (now KECR), with Casey Kasem as host, playing the most recent list of Top 40 most popular songs as ranked by Billboard magazine for the preceding week.
The chart data broadcast actually included the top 40 songs from the week ending July 11, 1970.
The first show featured the last time both The Beatles (“The Long and Winding Road” at #8) and Elvis Presley (“The Wonder Of You” at #9) had songs simultaneously in the Top 10.
Video: 'I Remember Jeep (2014 Mix)'
(Friday, July 3, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — George Harrison recorded the jam “I Remember Jeep” for the triple-disc album All Things Must Pass, his first release as a solo artist following the break-up of The Beatles, today at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading George Harrison records ‘I Remember Jeep’ jam 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 3 1970)
Video: 'Out Of The Blue (2014 Mix)'
(Thursday, July 2, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — George Harrison today recorded the jam “Out of the Blue” for the triple-disc album All Things Must Pass, his first release as a solo artist following the break-up of The Beatles, today at EMI in London. Continue reading George Harrison records ‘Out of the Blue’ jam 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1970)
Video: 'George Harrison - An Alternate All Things Must Pass (album)' ('Run Of The Mill' at 29:56)
(Wednesday, July 1, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — George Harrison today began recording “Run Of The Mill,” a remake of “Art of Dying,” “Down to the River” and a version of The Beatles’ “Get Back,” plus the jams “Thanks for the Pepperoni” and “I Remember Jeep,” for the triple-disc album All Things Must Pass, his first release as a solo artist following the break-up of The Beatles, today at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading George Harrison records ‘Run Of The Mill’ and ‘Art of Dying’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1970)
Video: 'I Wouldn't Have You Any Other Way'
(Saturday, June 27, 1970, 10:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. CDT; during sessions for Beaucoups of Blues) — English rock musician and former Beatle Ringo Starr completed recording Beaucoups of Blues, his second studio album, tonight at Music City Recorders in Nashville, tracking “I Wouldn’t Have You Any Other Way,” the non-album track “Coochy Coochy,” and “Nashville Freakout” (released in 1995) in this sixth of six sessions (two per day) that began June 25. Continue reading Former Beatle Ringo Starr completes recording ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 27 1970)
Video: 'Fastest Growing Heartache In The West'
(Saturday, June 27, 1970, 6:00-9:00 p.m. CDT; during sessions for Beaucoups of Blues) — English rock musician and former Beatle Ringo Starr resumed recording Beaucoups of Blues, his second studio album, tonight at Music City Recorders in Nashville, tracking “Fastest Growing Heartache In The West,” “Silent Homecoming,” and “Loser’s Lounge” in this fifth of six sessions (two per day) that began June 25 and concluded later tonight. Continue reading Ringo Starr records 3 more tracks for ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 27 1970)
Video: 'Wine Woman And Loud Happy Songs'
(Friday, June 26, 1970, 10:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. CDT; during sessions for Beaucoups of Blues) — English rock musician and former Beatle Ringo Starr continued recording Beaucoups of Blues, his second studio album, tonight at Music City Recorders in Nashville, tracking “Wine, Women And Loud Happy Songs” and “The Wishing Book” (which would go unreleased) in this fourth of six sessions (two per day) that began June 25 and would continue through June 27. Continue reading Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr records 2 more tracks for ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 26 1970)
