Video: 'Beaucoups Of Blues'
(Monday, October 5, 1970) — “Beaucoups of Blues”/”Coochy Coochy,” the debut single by former Beatle Ringo Starr and the title track to his new second solo album, was released today in the U.S. Continue reading Ringo Starr’s debut solo single ‘Beaucoups of Blues’/’Coochy Coochy’ released in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1970)
Video: 'Early 1970'
(Saturday, October 3, 1970, 3:00 p.m.-midnight BST) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr recorded “Early 1970,” tentatively titled “When I Come To Town (4 Knights In Moscow),” today at EMI Studio 3 in London, with fellow ex-Beatle George Harrison on guitar, for the B-side to his next hit single “It Don’t Come Easy,” released Apr. 9, 1971.
Continue reading Ringo Starr records ‘Early 1970’ at EMI in London 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1970)
Video: 'Act Naturally - Ringo Starr & Cilla Black'
(Thursday, October 1, 1970) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr performed a duet of “Act Naturally” with Cilla Black (and the 30-piece BBC orchestra) today at the BBC Television Theatre in Shepherd’s Bush, London, for the Feb. 13, 1971, edition of her BBC1 Saturday night variety show Cilla. Continue reading Ringo Starr performs performs ‘Act Naturally’ duet with Cilla Black for ‘Cilla’ TV show 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1970)
Video: 'John Lennon - Hold On Takes 1-33 + Pre Take and More'
(Wednesday, September 30, 1970; during sessions for John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band) — Former Beatle John Lennon recorded “Hold On” today at EMI Studio 2 in London, with fellow ex-Beatle Ringo Starr on drums, for Lennon’s debut solo album John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, released Dec. 11, 1970.
Continue reading John Lennon records ‘Hold On’ for debut solo album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1970)
Video: 'I Found Out (Studio Outtake)'
(Sunday, September 27, 1970; during sessions for John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band) — Former Beatle John Lennon recorded “I Found Out” today at EMI Studio 3 in London, with fellow ex-Beatle Ringo Starr on drums, for Lennon’s debut solo album John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, released Dec. 11, 1970.
Continue reading John Lennon records ‘I Found Out’ for debut solo album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1970)
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)
