Video: 'London Town' (14 videos)

(Saturday, April 15, 1978) —London Town, Paul McCartney’s eighth studio album since the 1970 break-up of The Beatles (the sixth with his band Wings), debuted at #20 on today’s Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart. Continue reading ‘London Town’ album by Wings debuts at #20 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 15 1978) →

Video: 'Maurice Dupont (Act III) [March 27 1978]'

(Monday, March 27, 1978) — Former Beatle John Lennon concluded 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 concludes recording exploits of Maurice DuPont 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1978) →

Video: 'London Town' (14 videos)

(Monday, March 27, 1978) — London Town by Wings, Paul McCartney’s eighth studio album since the 1970 break-up of The Beatles (the sixth with his band Wings), was released today in the U.S. (Mar. 31, 1978 in the UK). Continue reading ‘London Town’ album by Wings released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 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) →

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) →

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) →

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) →

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) →