Category Archives: The Beatles 1970s

Ringo Starr completes ‘Hey Baby’ promo video in Hamburg 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 6 1976)


Video: 'RINGO STARR - 1976 - "Hey Baby" - (Studio Version - 2015 Video Sync)'

(Friday, August 6, 1976) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr completes filming a video promo for the song “Hey Baby” today in Hamburg, West Germany, for his forthcoming studio album Ringo’s Rotogravure.

Ringo Starr shoots promo video in Hamburg 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 5 1976)


Video: 'You Don't Know Me At All - Ringo Starr'

(Thursday, August 5, 1976) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr shot some additional scenes for the video promo of the song “You Don’t Know Me At All” today in Hamburg, West Germany, for his forthcoming studio album Ringo’s Rotogravure.

Former Beatle John Lennon given U.S. resident status 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 27 1976)


Video: 'John Lennon - Green Card Day, Jacob K. Javits Federal Building, New York City - July 27, 1976'

(Tuesday, July 27, 1976, at approximately 2:30 p.m. EDT) –Former Beatle John Lennon, 35, won a four-year-battle with U.S. immigration authorities today and will be allowed to remain in the U.S. as a permanent resident alien and to apply for U.S. citizenship in five years. Continue reading Former Beatle John Lennon given U.S. resident status 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 27 1976)

‘Got to Get You into My Life’ by The Beatles peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 24 1976)

(Saturday, July 24, 1976)“Got to Get You into My Life” by The Beatles (originally released in 1966 on the album Revolver; then issued in the U.S. as a single from the Rock ‘n’ Roll Music compilation album in 1976, six years after the group disbanded) peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Got to Get You into My Life’ by The Beatles peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 24 1976)

‘Let ‘Em In’ by Wings debuts at #59 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 4 1976)

(Sunday, July 4, 1976)“Let ‘Em In” by (former Beatle Paul McCartney and) Wings debuted at #59 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Let ‘Em In’ by Wings debuts at #59 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 4 1976)

Wings release ‘Let ‘Em In’/’Beware My Love’ single 40 years ago today (June 28 1976)


Video: 'Let 'Em In'

(Monday, June 28, 1976) — The single “Let ‘Em In”/“Beware My Love” by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings was released today in the U.S. (July 23, 1976, in the UK), the second single from the group’s album Wings at the Speed of Sound. Continue reading Wings release ‘Let ‘Em In’/’Beware My Love’ single 40 years ago today (June 28 1976)

‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Music’ album by The Beatles debuts at #8 in USA 40 years ago today (June 26 1976)

(Saturday, June 26, 1976)“Rock ‘n’ Roll Music,” a compilation album by The Beatles that consisted of previously released Beatles tracks, debuted at #8 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Music’ album by The Beatles debuts at #8 in USA 40 years ago today (June 26 1976)

Paul McCartney wraps up ‘Wings Over America’ tour in Los Angeles 40 years ago tonight (June 23 1976)


Video: 'Lady Madonna (from Rock Show) - Paul McCartney and Wings' (June 23, 1976)

(Wednesday, June 23, 1976) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the third of three shows tonight at The Forum in Inglewood, California (southwest of downtown Los Angeles), concluding the 21-city, 31-show Wings Over America leg of his band’s Wings Over The World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney wraps up ‘Wings Over America’ tour in Los Angeles 40 years ago tonight (June 23 1976)

Paul McCartney & Wings perform again in Los Angeles 40 years ago tonight (June 22 1976)


Video: 'Bluebird (From Rockshow) - Paul McCartney and Wings (HD)' (June 22, 1976)

(Tuesday, June 22, 1976) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the second of three shows tonight at The Forum in Inglewood, California (southwest of downtown Los Angeles), on the final stop of the 21-city, 31-show Wings Over America leg of his band’s Wings Over The World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings perform again in Los Angeles 40 years ago tonight (June 22 1976)

Paul McCartney & Wings perform in Los Angeles 40 years ago tonight (June 21 1976)


Video: 'Paul McCartney Live In CA Forum, Los Angeles, USA (Monday 21st June 1976)'

(Monday, June 21, 1976) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the first of three shows tonight at The Forum in Inglewood, California (southwest of downtown Los Angeles), on the final stop of the 21-city, 31-show Wings Over America leg of his band’s Wings Over The World tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings perform in Los Angeles 40 years ago tonight (June 21 1976)