Video: 'Vice President Elbridge Gerry: Our Vices #5'
(Tuesday, July 17, 1744) — Elbridge Gerry, the fifth vice president of the United States under President James Madison from 1813 until his death in 1814 at age 70, was born today in the North Shore town of Marblehead, Massachusetts. Continue reading U.S. Vice President Elbridge Gerry born in Marblehead, Massachusetts 280 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 17 1744)
Video: 'The Beatles - From Us To You (BBC, From Us To You #4 - 3 August 1964)'
(Friday, July 17, 1964, 2:15-6:15 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded a fourth (and it would turn out to be, final) appearance for the BBC Light Programme From Us To You this afternoon at the BBC Paris Studio in London, for airing on Aug. 3, 1964, at 10:00 a.m. Continue reading The Beatles record fourth appearance on BBC radio program ‘From Us To You’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 17 1964)
Video: '1964 Barry Goldwater GOP Convention Acceptance Speech'
(Thursday, July 16, 1964, shortly after 7:00 p.m. PDT) — U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona accepted the presidential nomination tonight at the 1964 Republican National Convention held at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California, declaring that “extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice” and “moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.” Continue reading Barry Goldwater accepts GOP presidential nomination, declares ‘extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 16 1964)
Video: 'Junior's Farm (DJ Edit)'
(Tuesday, July 16, 1974, 6:00-10:00 p.m. CDT; during the Nashville sessions) — Paul McCartney and his post-Beatles band Wings recorded “Junior’s Farm” and “Walking in the Park with Eloise” today at Soundshop Recording Studios in Nashville. Continue reading Paul McCartney & Wings record ‘Junior’s Farm’ and ‘Walking in the Park with Eloise’ in Nashville 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 16 1974)
Video: 'John Lennon - Move Over Miss L! (Outtake)'
(Sunday, July 14, 1974; during recording sessions for Walls and Bridges) — Rehearsals continued today in Studio C at Record Plant East at 321 West 44th Street in New York City on John Lennon’s fifth studio album, Walls and Bridges, with work on at least three tracks: “Move Over Ms. L,” “Bless You,” and “Whatever Gets You Thru The Night.” Continue reading Rehearsals continue for John Lennon’s fifth studio solo album ‘Walls and Bridges’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 14 1974)
Video: 'Long Tall Sally (Live At The BBC For "Top Gear" / 16th July, 1964)'
(Tuesday, July 14, 1964, 7:00-11:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded an appearance for the first edition of the BBC Light Programme Top Gear tonight at Studio S2, Broadcasting House in London, for airing on July 16, 1964, at 10:00 p.m. BST. Continue reading The Beatles record appearance for debut of BBC radio program ‘Top Gear’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 14 1964)
(Saturday, July 14, 1984) — “Eyes Without a Face” by Billy Idol peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Eyes Without a Face’ by Billy Idol peaks at #4 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 14 1984)
(Saturday, July 14, 1984) — “Almost Paradise” by Mike Reno and Ann Wilson peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Almost Paradise’ by Mike Reno and Ann Wilson peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 14 1984)
Video: 'John Lennon - 13 de setembro de 1974 Studio Rehearsal'
(Saturday July 13, 1974) — Former Beatle John Lennon began recording Walls and Bridges, his fifth studio solo album, tonight at Record Plant East at 321 West 44th Street in New York City, rehearsing 10 tracks he intended to complete. Continue reading Ex-Beatle John Lennon begins recording fifth studio solo album ‘Walls and Bridges’ in New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 13 1974)
(Saturday, July 13, 1974) — “Rock Your Baby” by George McCrae peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (July 13/20, 1974). Continue reading ‘Rock Your Baby’ by George McCrae peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 13 1974)
