Video: 'Instant Karma! (We All Shine On)'
(Friday, February 6, 1970) — The single “Instant Karma!”/“Who Has Seen The Wind?” 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, was released today in the UK (Feb. 16, 1970, in the U.S.). Continue reading ‘Instant Karma!’ by Lennon/Ono with The Plastic Ono Band released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 6 1970)
Video: 'The Beatles Tapes John Lennon Interview June 1969 Pt 1 David Wigg RARE' (Feb. 5, 1970, at 13:54-21:47)
(Thursday, February 5, 1970) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, were interviewed today by David Wigg at The Beatles’ Apple headquarters in London for the Feb. 15, 1970, edition of the BBC Radio 1 program Scene And Heard. Continue reading Lennon, Ono interviewed for BBC’s ‘Scene and Heard’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 1970)
Video: 'John Lennon and Yoko Ono with Michael X'
(Wednesday, February 4, 1970) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, exchanged a bag of their shorn hair for a pair of Muhammad Ali’s bloodstained boxing shorts today at a Black Power commune on Holloway Road, North London, called the “Black House.” Continue reading Lennon, Ono donate bag of their hair to Michael X 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 4 1970)
Video: 'Ringo Starr Joke Wall | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In | George Schlatter'
(Tuesday, January 27, 1970) — While in Los Angeles to promote his film The Magic Christian, Ringo Starr of The Beatles taped an appearance today on sketch comedy television program Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In at NBC’s Burbank facility for broadcast on Feb. 23, 1970. Continue reading Ringo Starr tapes appearance on ‘Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 27 1970)
Video: 'Instant Karma! (We All Shine On)'
(Tuesday, January 27, 1970, 7:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. BST) — John Lennon, who had privately informed his fellow Beatles on Sept. 20, 1969, that he was leaving the group, completed his second studio recording as a solo artist tonight, recording “Instant Karma!” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading John Lennon records ‘Instant Karma!’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 27 1970)
Video: 'John Lennon - Rare Interview 1970.'
(Monday, January 26, 1970) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, were interviewed today at the Hilton hotel in Paris. Continue reading Lennon, Ono interviewed in Paris by Reuters 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 26 1970)
Video: 'John Lennon Original Cold Turkey promo clip [Original video]'
(Saturday, January 17, 1970) — “Cold Turkey” by 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, peaked at #30 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Cold Turkey’ by Plastic Ono Band peaks at #30 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1970)
Video: 'Sentimental Journey'
(Wednesday, January 14, 1970, 2:30-5:30 p.m. BST) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles completed recording “Sentimental Journey” today at Olympic Sound Studios in London. Continue reading Starr completes recording ‘Sentimental Journey’ for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 1970)
Video: 'John Lennon_LPIT' (8 videos)
(Saturday, January 10, 1970) — Live Peace in Toronto 1969 by the Plastic Ono Band, which included John Lennon of The Beatles, his wife, Yoko Ono, Eric Clapton, Klaus Voormann and Alan White, debuted at #136 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘Live Peace in Toronto 1969’ by Plastic Ono Band debuts at #136 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 10 1970)
Video: 'For You Blue (Remastered 2009)'
(Thursday, January 8, 1970, 9:00-11:00 p.m. British Summer Time; during sessions for Let It Be) — George Harrison attended his final recording session as a Beatle for the next 24 years today at Olympic Sound Studios in London, re-recording his lead vocal for the Let It Be album track “For You Blue.” Continue reading George Harrison attends his final Beatles recording session for 24 years 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 8 1970)
