Category Archives: The Beatles 1970s

Lennon, Ono filmed for ‘Bed Peace’ documentary 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1970)


Video: 'BED PEACE starring John Lennon & Yoko Ono' (Feb. 10, 1970, at 1:10:11)

(Tuesday, February 10, 1970) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, were filmed today for the closing credits of Bed Peace, a documentary about the couple’s Bed-Ins for Peace, specifically the second one at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal during late May and early June 1969. Continue reading Lennon, Ono filmed for ‘Bed Peace’ documentary 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 10 1970)

‘Live Peace in Toronto 1969’ by Plastic Ono Band peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 7 1970)


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(Saturday, February 7, 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, peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Live Peace in Toronto 1969’ by Plastic Ono Band peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 7 1970)

‘Instant Karma!’ by Lennon/Ono with The Plastic Ono Band released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 6 1970)


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)

Lennon, Ono interviewed for BBC’s ‘Scene and Heard’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 5 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)

Lennon, Ono donate bag of their hair to Michael X 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 4 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)

Ringo Starr tapes appearance on ‘Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 27 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)

John Lennon records ‘Instant Karma!’ 50 years ago this hour #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)

Lennon, Ono interviewed in Paris by Reuters 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 26 1970)


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(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)

‘Cold Turkey’ by Plastic Ono Band peaks at #30 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 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)

Starr completes recording ‘Sentimental Journey’ for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 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)