Category Archives: The Beatles 1970s

‘With a Little Luck’ by Wings debuts at #70 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 25 1978)

(Saturday, March 25, 1978)“With a Little Luck” by (former Beatle Paul McCartney and) Wings debuted at #70 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, the first single from the band’s forthcoming album London Town. Continue reading ‘With a Little Luck’ by Wings debuts at #70 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 25 1978)

The Rutles parody The Beatles in mockumentary 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1978)


Video: 'The Rutles - All You Need Is Cash'

(Wednesday, March 22, 1978, 9:30-11:00 p.m. EST) — The Beatles-spoof TV special All You Need Is Cash premiered on NBC-TV tonight (Easter Monday, Mar. 27, 1978, in the UK on BBC2). Continue reading The Rutles parody The Beatles in mockumentary 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1978)

Lennon begins recording exploits of Maurice DuPont 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1978)


Video: 'Maurice Dupont (Act I) [22 March 1978]'

(Wednesday, March 22, 1978) — Former Beatle John Lennon began recording the humorous exploits of French detective Maurice Dupont, a fictional agent provocateur, today from the seclusion of his Dakota apartment in New York City. Continue reading Lennon begins recording exploits of Maurice DuPont 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1978)

McCartney, Wings hold press launch for new album 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1978)


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings London Town LP promotion'

(Wednesday, March 22, 1978, afternoon BST) — Paul McCartney and his band Wings held a press launch today for their forthcoming album London Town on a boat sailing on the Thames River from Charing Cross pier to Tower Bridge and back again. Continue reading McCartney, Wings hold press launch for new album 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1978)

‘With a Little Luck,’ ‘London Town’ promos filmed 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1978)


Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings.. With A Little Luck 1978) Lyrics included'

(Tuesday, March 21, 1978) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings filmed promotional clips for the tracks “With a Little Luck” and “London Town” today at Twickenham Studios in London, both directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg. Continue reading ‘With a Little Luck,’ ‘London Town’ promos filmed 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1978)

McCartney releases ‘With a Little Luck’ single 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 20 1978)


Video: 'With A Little Luck (1993 Digital Remaster)'

(Monday, March 20, 1978) — The single “With a Little Luck”/“Backwards Traveller”/”Cuff Link” by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings was released today in the U.S. (Mar. 24, 1978, in the UK), the first single from the group’s forthcoming album London Town. Continue reading McCartney releases ‘With a Little Luck’ single 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 20 1978)

George Harrison tapes cameo for ‘Ringo’ TV special 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1978)


Video: '1978 - Ringo (1 of 6)' (Mar. 9, 1978, at 0:12-1:22)

(Thursday, March 9, 1978) — Former Beatle George Harrison taped his cameo appearance for the TV special Ringo, starring fellow ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, today in Los Angeles for broadcast on NBC on Apr. 26, 1978. Continue reading George Harrison tapes cameo for ‘Ringo’ TV special 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1978)

‘Sextette’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1978)


Video: 'Sextette' trailer

(Wednesday, March 2, 1978)Sextette, an American comedy/musical motion picture about a glamorous silver screen sex symbol who is asked to intervene in a political dispute between nations, premiered tonight at Dome Theater in New York City. Continue reading ‘Sextette’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1978)

Ringo Starr continues shooting TV special 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 22 1978)


Video: '1978 - Ringo (1 of 6)' (Feb. 22, 1978, scenes at 4:19-6:23)

(Monday, February 22, 1978) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr continued shooting Ringo, a television special loosely based on Mark Twain’s The Prince and the Pauper, today in Los Angeles for broadcast on NBC on Apr. 26, 1978. Continue reading Ringo Starr continues shooting TV special 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 22 1978)

Ringo Starr continues shooting TV special 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1978)


Video: '1978 - Ringo (2 of 6)' (Feb. 18, 1978, scenes at 3:49-4:55)

(Saturday, February 18, 1978) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr continued shooting Ringo, a television special loosely based on Mark Twain’s The Prince and the Pauper, today in Los Angeles for broadcast on NBC on Apr. 26, 1978. Continue reading Ringo Starr continues shooting TV special 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1978)