Video: 'John Lennon - Working Class Hero ( Acoustic Version )'

(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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Video: 'Rode All Night (2012 Master)'

(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) →

Video: 'When The Wind Is Blowing'

(Tuesday, October 20, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney today recorded “When The Wind Is Blowing” 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 records ‘When The Wind Is Blowing’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1970) →

Video: 'I Lie Around (2018 Remaster)'

(Monday, October 19, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney today recorded “I Lie Around” at Columbia’s Studio B at 49 East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, for Ram, his second album without The Beatles. Continue reading Paul McCartney records ‘I Lie Around’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1970) →

Video: 'Remember (Studio Outtake)'

(Monday, October 19, 1970, evening BST; during sessions for John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band) — Former Beatle John Lennon completed “Remember” (overdubbing a Jew’s harp) and “Love” (edit of takes 37/38) and “Mother” (overdubbing another vocal) today at EMI Studio 3 in London for his debut solo album John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, released Dec. 11, 1970.
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Video: 'John Lennon - Look At Me (take unknown)'

(Sunday, October 18, 1970, evening BST; during sessions for John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band) — Former Beatle John Lennon completed “Look At Me” (adding a second vocal on take 9), “God” (overdubbing a vocal on take 42) and “Well Well Well” (take 4) today at EMI Studio 3 in London for his debut solo album John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, released Dec. 11, 1970.
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Video: 'Ringo Starr - Beaucoups of Blues' (first 12 videos constitute original album)

(Saturday, October 17, 1970) — Beaucoups of Blues, the second solo studio album by former Beatle Ringo Starr, debuted at #141 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading Ringo Starr’s ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album debuts at #141 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1970) →

Video: '3 Legs (Remastered 2012)'

(Friday, October 16, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney recorded “3 Legs” and “Eat At Home” today at Columbia’s Studio B at 49 East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, for Ram, his second album without The Beatles. Continue reading Paul McCartney records ‘3 Legs’ and ‘Eat At Home’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1970) →

Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Get On The Right Thing (Early Mix) (2018 Remaster)'

(Wednesday, October 14, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney recorded “Get On The Right Thing” today 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 records ‘Get On The Right Thing’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1970) →

Video: 'Another Day (Remastered 2012)'

(Monday, October 12, 1970; during sessions for Ram) — Paul McCartney began recording sessions for Ram, his second album without The Beatles, today at Columbia’s Studio B at 49 East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Continue reading Paul McCartney begins sessions for second solo album in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1970) →