Paul McCartney & Wings record ‘Mother’s Pride’ jingle under alias ‘The Whippets’ at EMI Studios in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1974)

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Video: 'Paul McCartney Proud Mum 1974'

(Sunday, September 22, 1974) — In a session shrouded in mystery, former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings, recording under the alias “The Whippets,” laid down two unique tracks at EMI Studios today in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings record ‘Mother’s Pride’ jingle under alias ‘The Whippets’ at EMI Studios in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1974) →

John Lennon promotes ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album with relaxed KSAN-FM interview 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Sep 21 1974)

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Video: 'John Lennon on KSAN-FM radio interview (9/21/1974)'

(Saturday, September 21, 1974, evening PDT) — Former Beatle John Lennon continued his promotional tour for his fifth solo studio album, Walls and Bridges (which would be released in five days, first in the U.S.) with a notable appearance on KSAN-FM today in San Francisco. Continue reading John Lennon promotes ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album with relaxed KSAN-FM interview 50 years ago #OnThisDay (Sep 21 1974) →

The Beatles return to London after triumphant North American tour, greeted by thousands of fans 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1964)

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Video: 'Beatles Anthology Part 4 '64 August to '65 August' (Sept. 21, 1964, at 17:58-18:25)

(Monday, September 21, 1964, 9:35 p.m. BST; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles arrived back at London Airport (now Heathrow) this evening, concluding their groundbreaking first North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles return to London after triumphant North American tour, greeted by thousands of fans 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1964) →

‘Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe’ by Barry White peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1974)

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(Saturday, September 21, 1974) — “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe” by Barry White peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe’ by Barry White peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1974) →

‘Who Do You Think You Are’ by Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods peaks at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1974)

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(Saturday, September 21, 1974) — “Who Do You Think You Are” by Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Who Do You Think You Are’ by Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods peaks at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1974) →

‘It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll (But I Like It)’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1974)

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(Saturday, September 21, 1974) — “It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll (But I Like It)” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll (But I Like It)’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1974) →

The Beatles wrap up North American tour with charity concert in New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1964)

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Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Paramount Theatre, New York, USA (Sunday 20th September 1964)'

(Sunday, September 20, 1964, approximately 10:00 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles brought their first full North American tour to a close with a special charity concert tonight at the Paramount Theatre in New York City. Continue reading The Beatles wrap up North American tour with charity concert in New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1964) →

John Lennon launches promotional tour for ‘Walls and Bridges’ album on KHJ-AM in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Sep 20 1974)

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Video: 'John Lennon KHJ-AM Radio Appearance (Guest DJ) September 27th, 1974'

(Friday, September 20, 1974, 6:00-8:30 a.m. PDT) — Former Beatle John Lennon kicked off a personal promotional tour for his fifth solo studio album, Walls and Bridges, with a notable appearance today on KHJ-AM in Los Angeles. Continue reading John Lennon launches promotional tour for ‘Walls and Bridges’ album on KHJ-AM in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Sep 20 1974) →