May Pang overdubs sexy ‘John’ whispers to John Lennon’s ‘#9 Dream’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1974)

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


Video: '#9 DREAM. (Ultimate Mix 2020) John Lennon w The Plastic Ono Nuclear Band (official music video 4K)'

(Monday, August 26, 1974, during sessions for Walls and Bridges) — Sessions for John Lennon’s fifth studio album, Walls and Bridges, continued today at Record Plant East at 321 West 44th Street in New York City as the former Beatle mixed “#9 Dream” after his mistress, May Pang, overdubbed her dreamy “John” whispers onto the track. Continue reading May Pang overdubs sexy ‘John’ whispers to John Lennon’s ‘#9 Dream’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1974) →

The Beatles chat with KRLA’s Dave Hull after stowaway incident in Denver 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1964)

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


Video: 'HEAR THE BEATLES TELL ALL' (Aug. 26, 1964, at 18:24-22:16; 24:48-25:44)

(Wednesday, August 26, 1964, afternoon MDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles were interviewed today by Dave Hull of KRLA-AM at the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver, soon after their arrival from Los Angeles. Continue reading The Beatles chat with KRLA’s Dave Hull after stowaway incident in Denver 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1964) →

Paul McCartney and Wings begin recording ‘One Hand Clapping’ live-in-studio album in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1974)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Jet ("One Hand Clapping" 1974) (Alternate Version)'

(Monday, August 26, 1974, during sessions for One Hand Clapping) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band Wings commenced recording sessions today for their live-in-studio album, One Hand Clapping, at Abbey Road Studios in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings begin recording ‘One Hand Clapping’ live-in-studio album in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1974) →

John Lennon’s late-night tell-all: Beatles star chats with KRLA in Bel Air 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1964)

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Video: 'HEAR THE BEATLES TELL ALL' (Aug. 26, 1964, at 0:03-12:56)

(Wednesday, August 26, 1964, approximately midnight PDT) — John Lennon of The Beatles was interviewed late tonight/early this morning by Jim Steck of KRLA-AM Los Angeles at Reginald Owen’s residence in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Continue reading John Lennon’s late-night tell-all: Beatles star chats with KRLA in Bel Air 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1964) →

Paris liberated from Nazi tyranny as German commander surrenders to Allies during World War II 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 25 1944)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'LIBERATION OF PARIS (AMERICAN VERSION) (SOUND)'

(Friday, August 25, 1944, 3:30 p.m. Western European Mean Time; during the Liberation of Paris, part of Operation Overlord, World War II) — Despite repeated orders from Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler that the French capital “must not fall into the enemy’s hand except lying in complete debris,” General Dietrich von Choltitz, German military governor of Paris, surrendered the City of Light to Free French troops this afternoon at the Hôtel Meurice. Continue reading Paris liberated from Nazi tyranny as German commander surrenders to Allies during World War II 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 25 1944) →

The White House, U.S. Capitol set on fire by British troops 210 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1814)

1810s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'When the British burned the White House'

(Wednesday, August 24, 1814, 10:30 p.m. local time; during the Burning of Washington, part the War of 1812) — Following the defeat of American forces at the Battle of Bladensburg, British forces led by Major-General Robert Ross marched on Washington, D.C., tonight setting fire to multiple public buildings; including The White House, United States Capitol, and Washington Navy Yard. Continue reading The White House, U.S. Capitol set on fire by British troops 210 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1814) →

The Beatles attend garden party for Hemophilia Foundation in Brentwood 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1964)

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


Video: 'Don DeFore family Meet the Beatles 1964 private Brentwood party'

(Monday, August 24, 1964, 5:15 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — After spending most of their day relaxing by the pool at their Hollywood mansion hideaway, The Beatles today attended a garden party benefiting the Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California, held at the Brentwood, California, home of Capitol records president Alan Livingston’s mother-in-law. Continue reading The Beatles attend garden party for Hemophilia Foundation in Brentwood 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1964) →

‘(You’re) Having My Baby’ by Paul Anka peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 24, 1974) — “(You’re) Having My Baby” by Paul Anka (recorded as a duet with female vocalist Odia Coates) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Aug. 24/31, Sept. 7, 1974). Continue reading ‘(You’re) Having My Baby’ by Paul Anka peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974) →

‘Tell Me Something Good’ by Rufus and Chaka Khan peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, August 24, 1974) — “Tell Me Something Good” by Rufus and Chaka Khan peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Tell Me Something Good’ by Rufus and Chaka Khan peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1974) →