Category Archives: The Beatles 1970s

Ringo Starr interviewed for BBC Radio 1’s ‘Scene and Heard’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 25 1970)


Video: 'The Beatles Tapes - Ringo Starr Interview Pt 2 July 1970 David Wigg' (Mar. 25, 1970, at 3:26-4:58)

(Wednesday, March 25, 1970) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles was interviewed today by David Wigg at the band’s Apple headquarters in London’s Savile Row for the Mar. 29 and Apr. 5, 1970, editions of the BBC radio show Scene And Heard. Continue reading Ringo Starr interviewed for BBC Radio 1’s ‘Scene and Heard’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 25 1970)

‘Hey Jude’ compilation album by The Beatles debuts at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1970)


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

(Saturday, March 21, 1970)Hey Jude, a collection of non-album singles and B-sides by The Beatles, debuted at #3 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘Hey Jude’ compilation album by The Beatles debuts at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1970)

‘Let It Be’ by The Beatles debuts at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1970)


Video: 'Let It Be (Remastered 2015)'

(Saturday, March 21, 1970)“Let It Be” by The Beatles debuted at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Let It Be’ by The Beatles debuts at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1970)

Ringo Starr films promo clip for ‘Sentimental Journey’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1970)


Video: 'Ringo Starr - Sentimental Journey'

(Sunday, March 15, 1970, 10:00 a.m. BST) — A promotional clip for the title track of Ringo Starr’s debut solo album Sentimental Journey was shot today at the Talk Of The Town, a popular cabaret venue at 10 Cranbourn Street near London’s Leicester Square. Continue reading Ringo Starr films promo clip for ‘Sentimental Journey’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1970)

George Harrison interviewed for the BBC’s The Beatles Today 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 11 1970)


Video: 'The Beatles - Discuss Abbey Road, Let It Be, and the Future of The Beatles' (Mar. 11, 1970, at 38:33)

(Wednesday, March 11, 1970, 5:00-6:00 p.m. BST) — George Harrison of The Beatles was interviewed today in Studio H25 at the BBC’s Aeolian Hall in London for BBC Radio 1’s The Beatles Today special, which would air Mar. 30, 1970. Continue reading George Harrison interviewed for the BBC’s The Beatles Today 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 11 1970)

‘Let It Be’/’You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)’ by The Beatles released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 6 1970)


Video: 'Let It Be (Remastered 2015)'

(Friday, March 6, 1970) — The single “Let It Be”/“You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)” by The Beatles was released today in the UK (Mar. 11, 1970, in the U.S.), the title track of their long-awaited studio album Let It Be, which would be released May 8, 1970. Continue reading ‘Let It Be’/’You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)’ by The Beatles released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 6 1970)

Ringo Starr completes recording sessions for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 6 1970)


Video: 'You Always Hurt The One You Love'

(Friday, March 6, 1970, 10:00 a.m.-noon BST) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles completed sessions for his first solo album, Sentimental Journey, today at Morgan Studios in London, adding a saxophone part, piano and drums to “You Always Hurt The One You Love.” Continue reading Ringo Starr completes recording sessions for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 6 1970)

Ringo Starr records two tracks for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 5 1970)


Video: 'Whispering Grass'

(Thursday, March 5, 1970, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. BST) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles recorded “Whispering Grass (Don’t Tell The Trees)” and “Bye Bye Blackbird” today at Morgan Studios in London for his debut solo album Sentimental Journey. Continue reading Ringo Starr records two tracks for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 5 1970)

‘Instant Karma!’ by Lennon/Ono with the Plastic Ono Band debuts at #65 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 28 1970)

(Saturday, February 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, debuted at #65 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Instant Karma!’ by Lennon/Ono with the Plastic Ono Band debuts at #65 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 28 1970)

The Beatles release ‘Hey Jude’ compilation album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 26 1970)


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

(Thursday, February 26, 1970) — The album Hey Jude, a collection of non-album singles and B-sides by The Beatles, was released today in the U.S. (May 11, 1979, in the UK) by Apple Records. Continue reading The Beatles release ‘Hey Jude’ compilation album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 26 1970)