Video: 'Paul McCartney - Thrillington' (11 videos)

(Friday, April 29, 1977) — The album Thrillington, an album produced by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney, under the pseudonym of Percy “Thrills” Thrillington, featuring instrumental cover versions of his 1971 album, Ram, was released today in the UK (May 17, 1977 in the U.S.). Continue reading ‘Thrillington’ album by Percy ‘Thrills’ Thrillington released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1977) →

Video: 'The Beatles- Live at the Star Club 1962' (29 videos)

(Friday, April 8, 1977) — After an unsuccessful attempt by the English rock group The Beatles to block it, “Live! at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany; 1962,” a double album featuring live performances by the band recorded in late December 1962 at the Star-Club during their final Hamburg residency, was released today in Germany (June 13, 1977, in the U.S.). Continue reading ‘Live! at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany; 1962’ album by The Beatles released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1977) →

(Saturday, April 2, 1977) — “Maybe I’m Amazed” by (former Beatle Paul McCartney and his group) Wings peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Maybe I’m Amazed’ by Wings peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 2 1977) →

(Saturday, March 26, 1977) — “Crackerbox Palace” by former Beatle George Harrison peaked at #19 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Crackerbox Palace’ by George Harrison peaks at #19 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 26 1977) →

Video: 'George Harrison - True Love'

(Friday, February 18, 1977) — The single “True Love”/“Pure Smokey” by ex-Beatle George Harrison was released today (in the UK only) as the third single from his album Thirty Three & 1/3. Continue reading ‘True Love’/’Pure Smokey’ single by George Harrison released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1977) →

(Saturday, February 12, 1977) — “Hey! Baby” by Ringo Starr peaked at #74 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hey! Baby’ by Ringo Starr peaks at #74 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 12 1977) →

Video: 'London Town' (14 videos)

(Monday, February 7, 1977) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings began recording their six studio album London Town today at Abbey Road Studios in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings begin recording sixth studio album 40 years ago #OTD #OnThisDay (Feb 7 1977) →

Video: 'Ringo The 4th' (10 videos)

(Saturday, February 5, 1977) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr began recording his six studio album Ringo the 4th today at Cherokee Studios in Los Angeles. Continue reading Ringo Starr begins recording sixth studio album 40 years ago #OTD #OnThisDay (Feb 5 1977) →