Paul McCartney performs two brief concerts for upcoming TV special in Borehamwood, UK 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1973)

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


Video: 'James Paul McCartney TV Special 1973' (Mar. 18, 1973, at 37:06)

(Sunday, March 18, 1973, 7:45-10:00 p.m. BST) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American rock music band Wings performed two brief concerts tonight before an audience of Wings Fun Club members at ATV Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, England, for James Paul McCartney, a television special produced by ATV. Continue reading Paul McCartney performs two brief concerts for upcoming TV special in Borehamwood, UK 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1973) →

U.S. Supreme Court rules states must provide lawyers for all poor people in serious criminal cases 60 years ago today (Mar 18 1963)

1960s


Video: 'Why You Get a Lawyer If You Can't Afford One | Gideon v. Wainwright'

(Monday, March 18, 1963) — The U.S. Supreme Court, in Gideon v. Wainwright, ruled unanimously today that state courts were required to provide legal counsel to criminal defendants who could not afford to hire an attorney on their own. Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court rules states must provide lawyers for all poor people in serious criminal cases 60 years ago today (Mar 18 1963) →

‘The Cover of the Rolling Stone’ by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 17, 1973) — “The Cover of the Rolling Stone” by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Cover of the Rolling Stone’ by Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1973) →

‘Good Morning Heartache’ by Diana Ross peaks at #34 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1973)

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(Saturday, March 17, 1973) — “Good Morning Heartache” by Diana Ross peaked at #34 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Good Morning Heartache’ by Diana Ross peaks at #34 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1973) →

The Beatles perform six songs live for BBC radio’s ‘Saturday Club’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 16 1963)

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Video: 'The Beatles - Too Much Monkey Business (BBC, Saturday Club - 16 Mar 1963)'

(Saturday, March 16, 1963, 10:00 a.m.-noon GMT) — The Beatles appeared live on the BBC Light Programme Saturday Club this morning at Studio 3A, Broadcasting Place, in London. Continue reading The Beatles perform six songs live for BBC radio’s ‘Saturday Club’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 16 1963) →

Ringo Starr concludes initial recording sessions for ‘Ringo’ album at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1973)

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


Video: 'Sunshine Life For Me (Sail Away Raymond)'

(Thursday, March 15, 1973) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr concluded initial recording sessions for his third studio album tonight at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood, California, with backing tracks for eight tracks completed, six of which had rough vocals at the time. Continue reading Ringo Starr concludes initial recording sessions for ‘Ringo’ album at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1973) →

Paul McCartney performs acoustic medley of songs during photographic session for upcoming TV special 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1973)

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


Video: 'James Paul McCartney TV Special 1973' (Mar. 15, 1973, at 4:39)

(Thursday, March 15, 1973) — An acoustic medley of songs is performed by former Beatle Paul McCartney during a photographic session with his wife Linda as the photographer today at ATV Elstree Studios in Borehamwood for James Paul McCartney, a television special produced by ATV and starring McCartney and his then-current British-American rock music group Wings. Continue reading Paul McCartney performs acoustic medley of songs during photographic session for upcoming TV special 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1973) →

Three former Beatles reunite to record John Lennon’s ‘I’m The Greatest’ for Ringo Starr’s next album in Los Angeles 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1973)

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


Video: 'The Beatles INSIDER - John Lennon & Ringo Starr Recordings Session 03/13/1973'

(Tuesday, March 13, 1973) — Three of the four ex-Beatles (John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr) gathered tonight at Sunset Sound Recorders Studios in Los Angeles to record Lennon’s song “I’m The Greatest” with Starr on lead vocals (overdubbed later) for his forthcoming album Ringo. Continue reading Three former Beatles reunite to record John Lennon’s ‘I’m The Greatest’ for Ringo Starr’s next album in Los Angeles 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1973) →

‘Informer’ by Snow peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1993)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, March 13, 1993) — “Informer” by Snow peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of seven consecutive weeks (March 13/20/27, Apr. 3/10/17/24, 1993). Continue reading ‘Informer’ by Snow peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1993) →

‘Hope of Deliverance’ by Paul McCartney peaks at #83 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1993)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, The Beatles 1990s

(Saturday, March 13, 1993) — “Hope of Deliverance” by Paul McCartney peaked at #83 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Hope of Deliverance’ by Paul McCartney peaks at #83 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 13 1993) →