Video: 'Let It Be (Remastered 2015)'
(Friday, March 6, 1970) — The single “Let It Be”/“You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)” by The Beatles was released today in the UK (Mar. 11, 1970, in the U.S.), the title track of their long-awaited studio album Let It Be, which would be released May 8, 1970. Continue reading ‘Let It Be’/’You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)’ by The Beatles released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 6 1970)
Video: 'You Always Hurt The One You Love'
(Friday, March 6, 1970, 10:00 a.m.-noon BST) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles completed sessions for his first solo album, Sentimental Journey, today at Morgan Studios in London, adding a saxophone part, piano and drums to “You Always Hurt The One You Love.” Continue reading Ringo Starr completes recording sessions for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 6 1970)
Video: 'Whispering Grass'
(Thursday, March 5, 1970, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. BST) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles recorded “Whispering Grass (Don’t Tell The Trees)” and “Bye Bye Blackbird” today at Morgan Studios in London for his debut solo album Sentimental Journey. Continue reading Ringo Starr records two tracks for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 5 1970)
(Saturday, February 28, 1970) — “Instant Karma!” 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, debuted at #65 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Instant Karma!’ by Lennon/Ono with the Plastic Ono Band debuts at #65 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 28 1970)
Video: 'Jerrios' The Beatles' "Hey Jude" album playlist' (10 videos)
(Thursday, February 26, 1970) — The album Hey Jude, a collection of non-album singles and B-sides by The Beatles, was released today in the U.S. (May 11, 1979, in the UK) by Apple Records. Continue reading The Beatles release ‘Hey Jude’ compilation album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 26 1970)
Video: 'Man We Was Lonely (Remastered 2011)'
(Wednesday, February 25, 1970, 11:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. BST) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles recorded “Man We Was Lonely” today at EMI Studio 2 in London, the final recording session for his debut solo album McCartney, released Apr. 17, 1970. Continue reading Paul McCartney completes recording first solo album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1970)
Video: 'Blue Turning Grey Over You'
(Tuesday, February 24, 1970, 3:30-7:15 p.m. BST) — The recording of “Blue Turning Grey Over You” by Ringo Starr was completed today at EMI Studio 1 in London for his debut solo album Sentimental Journey, as Starr re-recorded his vocals. Continue reading Starr completes recording ‘Blue Turning Grey Over You’ for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 24 1970)
Video: 'Maybe I’m Amazed (Remastered 2011)'
(Sunday, February 22, 1970, noon-10:00 p.m. BST) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles recorded “Maybe I’m Amazed” and “Every Night” today at EMI Studio 2 in London for his debut solo album McCartney. Continue reading McCartney records ‘Maybe I’m Amazed’ and ‘Every Night’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 22 1970)
Video: 'Love Is A Many Splendored Thing'
(Thursday, February 19, 1970, 2:30-5:00 p.m. BST) — The recording of “Love Is A Many Splendoured Thing” by Ringo Starr was completed today at EMI Studio 2 in London for his debut solo album Sentimental Journey as eight singers, two flutes, an organ and a vibraphone were overdubbed. Continue reading Starr completes ‘Love Is A Many Splendoured Thing’ for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 19 1970)
Video: 'Have I Told You Lately That I Love You'
(Tuesday, February 18, 1970, 2:30-5:30 p.m. BST) — The recordings of “Have I Told You Lately That I Love You” and “Let The Rest Of The World Go By” by Ringo Starr was completed today at EMI Studio 2 in London for his debut solo album Sentimental Journey as Starr re-recorded his vocals for both songs. Continue reading Starr completes two tracks for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1970)
