John Lennon’s interview by Howard Cosell to promote his ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album airs on ABC radio 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'John Lennon and Howard Cosell-Speaking of Everything 10-6-74'

(Sunday, October 6, 1974) — Former Beatle John Lennon’s interview with renowned sports broadcaster Howard Cosell, conducted at WABC studios in Manhattan (likely recorded the first week of October 1974), aired today on his weekly ABC radio series, Speaking of Everything. Continue reading John Lennon’s interview by Howard Cosell to promote his ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album airs on ABC radio 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1974) →

The Beatles record early takes of ‘Eight Days A Week’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'Eight Days A Week (Anthology 1 Version / False Starts)' (Takes 3 & 4)

(Tuesday, October 6, 1964, 3:00-6:45 p.m. BST; during Beatles For Sale sessions) — The Beatles continued production of their fourth album Beatles For Sale today, recording early takes of “Eight Days A Week” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record early takes of ‘Eight Days A Week’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1964) →

Cheney and Edwards clash in fiery VP debate over Iraq, national security, and leadership 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 2004)

2000s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Cheney vs. Edwards: The 2004 vice presidential debate'

(Tuesday, October 5, 2004, 9:00-10:30 p.m. EDT; during the 2004 United States presidential debates) — In a fiercely personal and intense debate between the vice presidential nominees of the two major political parties, U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney staunchly defended the Bush administration’s actions in Iraq tonight, calling them “exactly the right thing to do.” Continue reading Cheney and Edwards clash in fiery VP debate over Iraq, national security, and leadership 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 2004) →

‘I Honestly Love You’ by Olivia Newton-John peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, October 5, 1974) — “I Honestly Love You” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Oct. 5/12, 1974). Continue reading ‘I Honestly Love You’ by Olivia Newton-John peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1974) →

‘Ain’t She Sweet’ compilation album by The Beatles and others released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'Ain't She Sweet'

(Monday, October 5, 1964) — Ain’t She Sweet, a compilation album featuring four tracks recorded in Hamburg in 1961 by The Beatles (with Pete Best on drums) and featuring Tony Sheridan on vocals (except for the title song with vocal by John Lennon), was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘Ain’t She Sweet’ compilation album by The Beatles and others released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1964) →

‘From a Window’ by Billy J. Kramer with The Dakotas peaks at #23 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s

(Saturday, October 3, 1964) — “From a Window” by Billy J. Kramer with The Dakotas (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘From a Window’ by Billy J. Kramer with The Dakotas peaks at #23 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1964) →