Paul McCartney interviewed about ‘Give Ireland Back To The Irish’ protest song 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 7 1972)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Give Ireland Back To The Irish Rehearsals + Interview (Complete)'

(Tuesday, March 7, 1972) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney was interviewed today at his London home by ABC News London reporter George Watson about his political stance following the release of “Give Ireland Back to the Irish” by his new band Wings, written in protest of after British paratroopers shot dead thirteen Catholics after a civil rights demonstration in Londonderry, in an incident known as Bloody Sunday. Continue reading Paul McCartney interviewed about ‘Give Ireland Back To The Irish’ protest song 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 7 1972) →

‘Mirror Mirror’ by Diana Ross peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 6 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, March 6, 1982) — “Mirror Mirror” by Diana Ross peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Mirror Mirror’ by Diana Ross peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 6 1982) →

Paul McCartney and Wings begin recording ‘Red Rose Speedway’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 6 1972)

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


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Big Barn Bed (Rough Mix) (2018 Remaster)'

(Monday, March 6, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band, Wings, held the first recording session for what would become the group’s next album, Red Rose Speedway, today at Olympic Sound Studios in London, tracking the song “Big Barn Bed.” Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings begin recording ‘Red Rose Speedway’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 6 1972) →

Comedian John Belushi, 33, found dead of a drug overdose in rented Hollywood bungalow 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 5 1982)

1980s, Movies 1980s, Television 1980s


Video: 'John Belushi - Milton Berle + Bob Greene on his passing - Nightline 3/5/82'

(Friday, March 5, 1982, 12:15 p.m. PST) — Comedian John Belushi, whose wayward eyebrows and bulging belly animated his portrayal of the consummate slob on the NBC-TV sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live and in the movie Animal House, was found dead today in his garden bungalow at the Chateau Marmont hotel on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, California. He was 33 years old. Continue reading Comedian John Belushi, 33, found dead of a drug overdose in rented Hollywood bungalow 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 5 1982) →

‘Down by the Lazy River’ by The Osmonds peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 4, 1972) — “Down by the Lazy River” by The Osmonds peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Down by the Lazy River’ by The Osmonds peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1972) →

‘Everything I Own’ by Bread peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 4, 1972) — “Everything I Own” by Bread peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Everything I Own’ by Bread peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1972) →

‘Sweet Seasons’ by Carole King peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 4, 1972) — “Sweet Seasons” by Carole King peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Sweet Seasons’ by Carole King peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1972) →

‘Get It On’ by T. Rex peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 4, 1972) — “Get It On” by T. Rex peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Get It On’ by T. Rex peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1972) →

The Doors perform at Painters Mill Music Theatre in Owings Mills, Maryland 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 3 1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Doors


Video: 'The Doors - Live @ Painters Mill Music Fair

(Friday, March 3, 1972, following the 8:00 p.m. EST scheduled start time for opening acts Badfinger and David Pomeranz) — Nearly eight months after lead singer Jim Morrison was found dead in a bathtub in Paris, the surviving members of the American rock group The Doors — keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore — performed tonight at Painters Mill Music Theatre in Owings Mills, Maryland. Continue reading The Doors perform at Painters Mill Music Theatre in Owings Mills, Maryland 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 3 1972) →

‘Break It to Me Gently’ by Brenda Lee peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 3 1962)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, March 3, 1962) — “Break It to Me Gently” by Brenda Lee peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Break It to Me Gently’ by Brenda Lee peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 3 1962) →