Video: 'The Beatles At The Hollywood Bowl'
(Saturday, May 21, 1977) — The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl, a live album by The Beatles featuring songs compiled from two performances at the Hollywood Bowl in August 1964 and August 1965, debuted at #13 on today’s Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart. Continue reading ‘The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl’ album debuts at #13 in USA 40 years ago today (May 21 1977)
Video: 'THE BEATLES - All you need is love Documentary trailer'
(Saturday, May 14, 1977, 10:32 p.m.-11:28 p.m. BST) — The “Mighty Good: The Beatles” episode of Tony Palmer’s All You Need Is Love: The Story of Popular Music documentary series, featuring a new interview with band member Paul McCartney, was broadcast tonight on Britain’s ITV network, telling the history of the group and their influence on contemporary, mostly American, musicians. Continue reading ‘Mighty Good: The Beatles’ episode airs on ‘All You Need Is Love’ documentary series 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 14 1977)
Video: 'The Beatles - Boys (Live / From "Eight Days A Week - The Touring Years")'
(Wednesday, May 4, 1977) — “The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl,” a live album by The Beatles featuring songs compiled from two performances at the Hollywood Bowl in August 1964 and August 1965, was released today in the U.S. (May 6, 1977, in the UK). Continue reading ‘The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl’ album released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1977)
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, April 2, 1977) — “Magical Mystery Tour” by Ambrosia (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #39 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ by Ambrosia peaks at #39 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)
