Category Archives: The Beatles 1970s

George Harrison records ‘Out of the Blue’ jam 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1970)


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(Thursday, July 2, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — George Harrison today recorded the jam “Out of the Blue” 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 in London. Continue reading George Harrison records ‘Out of the Blue’ jam 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1970)

George Harrison records ‘Run Of The Mill’ and ‘Art of Dying’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1970)


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(Wednesday, July 1, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — George Harrison today began recording “Run Of The Mill,” a remake of “Art of Dying,” “Down to the River” and a version of The Beatles’ “Get Back,” plus the jams “Thanks for the Pepperoni” and “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 ‘Run Of The Mill’ and ‘Art of Dying’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1970)

Former Beatle Ringo Starr completes recording ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 27 1970)


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(Saturday, June 27, 1970, 10:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. CDT; during sessions for Beaucoups of Blues) — English rock musician and former Beatle Ringo Starr completed recording Beaucoups of Blues, his second studio album, tonight at Music City Recorders in Nashville, tracking “I Wouldn’t Have You Any Other Way,” the non-album track “Coochy Coochy,” and “Nashville Freakout” (released in 1995) in this sixth of six sessions (two per day) that began June 25. Continue reading Former Beatle Ringo Starr completes recording ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 27 1970)

Ringo Starr records 3 more tracks for ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 27 1970)


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(Saturday, June 27, 1970, 6:00-9:00 p.m. CDT; during sessions for Beaucoups of Blues) — English rock musician and former Beatle Ringo Starr resumed recording Beaucoups of Blues, his second studio album, tonight at Music City Recorders in Nashville, tracking “Fastest Growing Heartache In The West,” “Silent Homecoming,” and “Loser’s Lounge” in this fifth of six sessions (two per day) that began June 25 and concluded later tonight. Continue reading Ringo Starr records 3 more tracks for ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 27 1970)

Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr records 2 more tracks for ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 26 1970)


Video: 'Wine Woman And Loud Happy Songs'

(Friday, June 26, 1970, 10:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. CDT; during sessions for Beaucoups of Blues) — English rock musician and former Beatle Ringo Starr continued recording Beaucoups of Blues, his second studio album, tonight at Music City Recorders in Nashville, tracking “Wine, Women And Loud Happy Songs” and “The Wishing Book” (which would go unreleased) in this fourth of six sessions (two per day) that began June 25 and would continue through June 27. Continue reading Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr records 2 more tracks for ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 26 1970)

Former Beatle Ringo Starr records 2 tracks for ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 26 1970)


Video: 'I'd Be Talking All The Time'

(Friday, June 26, 1970, 6:00-9:00 p.m. CDT; during sessions for Beaucoups of Blues) — English rock musician and former Beatle Ringo Starr resumed recording Beaucoups of Blues, his second studio album, tonight at Music City Recorders in Nashville, tracking “I’d Be Talking All The Time” and “$15 Draw” in this third of six sessions (two per day) that began June 25 and continued through June 27. Continue reading Former Beatle Ringo Starr records 2 tracks for ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 26 1970)

George Harrison records basic track for ‘Awaiting on You All’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1970)


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(Friday, June 26, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — George Harrison recorded the basic track for “Awaiting on You All” for his triple-disc album All Things Must Pass, Harrison’s first release as a solo artist following the break-up of The Beatles, today in London. Continue reading George Harrison records basic track for ‘Awaiting on You All’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1970)

Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr resumes recording ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 25 1970)


Video: 'Beaucoups Of Blues'

(Thursday, June 25, 1970, 10:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. CDT; during sessions for Beaucoups of Blues) — English rock musician and former Beatle Ringo Starr resumed recording Beaucoups of Blues, his second studio album, tonight at Music City Recorders in Nashville, tracking the title song, “Love Don’t Last Long,” and “Waiting” in this second of six sessions through June 27. Continue reading Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr resumes recording ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 25 1970)

Former Beatle Ringo Starr begins recording ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 25 1970)


Video: 'Woman Of The Night'

(Thursday, June 25, 1970, 6:00-9:00 p.m. CDT; during sessions for Beaucoups of Blues) — English rock musician and former Beatle Ringo Starr began recording Beaucoups of Blues, his second studio album, tonight at Music City Recorders in Nashville, tracking “Woman Of The Night” and “Without Her” in this first session. Continue reading Former Beatle Ringo Starr begins recording ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 25 1970)

George Harrison tracks ‘Let It Down’ and ‘Hear Me Lord’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1970)


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(Wednesday, June 24, 1970; during sessions for All Things Must Pass) — George Harrison began recording tracked “Let It Down” and “Hear Me Lord” for his triple-disc album All Things Must Pass, Harrison’s first release as a solo artist following the break-up of The Beatles, today in London. Continue reading George Harrison tracks ‘Let It Down’ and ‘Hear Me Lord’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1970)