Category Archives: The Beatles 1970s

Paul McCartney tracks ‘Little Lamb Dragonfly’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 19 1970)


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(Thursday, November 19, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney today recorded “Little Lamb Dragonfly” at Columbia’s Studio B at 49 East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, during sessions for Ram, his second album without The Beatles.
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Paul McCartney records ‘Heart Of The Country’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1970)


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(Monday, November 16, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney today recorded “Heart Of The Country” at Columbia’s Studio B at 49 East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, during sessions for Ram, his second album without The Beatles.
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Paul McCartney tracks ‘Too Many People’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1970)


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(Tuesday, November 10, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney today recorded “Too Many People” at Columbia’s Studio B at 49 East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, during sessions for Ram, his second album without The Beatles. Continue reading Paul McCartney tracks ‘Too Many People’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1970)

‘Beaucoups of Blues’ single by Ringo Starr debuts at #100 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1970)

(Saturday, November 7, 1970)“Beaucoups of Blues” by former Beatle Ringo Starr, the title track to his second solo album, debuted at #100 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ single by Ringo Starr debuts at #100 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1970)

Paul McCartney tracks ‘Monkberry Moon Delight’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 5 1970)


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(Thursday, November 5, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney today recorded “Monkberry Moon Delight” at Columbia’s Studio B at 49 East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, during sessions for Ram, his second album without The Beatles. Continue reading Paul McCartney tracks ‘Monkberry Moon Delight’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 5 1970)

Paul McCartney tracks ‘Oh Woman, Oh Why’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1970)


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(Tuesday, November 3, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney today recorded “Oh Woman, Oh Why” at Columbia’s Studio B at 49 East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, during sessions for Ram, his second album without The Beatles. Continue reading Paul McCartney tracks ‘Oh Woman, Oh Why’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1970)

Paul McCartney tracks ‘Sunshine Sometime’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 29 1970)


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(Thursday, October 29, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney today recorded “Sunshine Sometime” at Columbia’s Studio B at 49 East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, during sessions for Ram, his second album without The Beatles. Continue reading Paul McCartney tracks ‘Sunshine Sometime’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 29 1970)

Paul McCartney tracks ‘Hey Diddle’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1970)


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(Monday, October 26, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney today recorded “Hey Diddle” at Columbia’s Studio B at 49 East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, during sessions for Ram, his second album without The Beatles. Continue reading Paul McCartney tracks ‘Hey Diddle’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1970)

John Lennon completes recording sessions for debut solo album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1970)


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(Sunday, October 25, 1970, evening BST; during sessions for John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band) — Former Beatle John Lennon completed “Working Class Hero” (tracking a third verse to insert in the Sept. 27 “best” take of the song) today at EMI Studio 3 in London, wrapping up the recording of his debut solo album John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, released Dec. 11, 1970.
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Paul McCartney tracks ‘Rode All Night’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 22 1970)


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(Thursday, October 22, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney today recorded “Rode All Night” at Columbia’s Studio B at 49 East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, during sessions for Ram, his second album without The Beatles. Continue reading Paul McCartney tracks ‘Rode All Night’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 22 1970)