Paul McCartney files a lawsuit to dissolve The Beatles’ partnership
Although their solo project had largely been successful, 1970 was a dark year for The Beatles. Their group activities were limited to finishing off the Let It Be album, …
Year: 1970
US single release: Mother by John Lennon
John Lennon’s single ‘Mother’ was released in the USA on 28 December 1970.
Album release: John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
John Lennon’s remarkable first solo album, the soul-baring John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, was released in the US and UK on 11 December 1970.
UK album release: All Things Must Pass by George Harrison
George Harrison’s third solo album, All Things Must Pass, was released in the United Kingdom on 30 November 1970.
US album release: All Things Must Pass by George Harrison
George Harrison’s third solo album, All Things Must Pass, was released in the United States on 27 November 1970, three days before its UK release.
Recording: Remember by John Lennon
Studio Three, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: John Lennon John Lennon spent much of his 30th birthday in Studio Three of EMI Studios, Abbey Road, where he continued work …
John Lennon sees his father Alf for the final time
Prior to the recording session for the John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band album track ‘Remember’, John Lennon invited his father Alf to lunch at Tittenhurst Park in Ascot.
US album release: Beaucoups Of Blues by Ringo Starr
Ringo Starr’s second solo album, Beaucoups Of Blues, was released in the United States on 28 September 1970.
UK album release: Beaucoups Of Blues by Ringo Starr
Ringo Starr’s second solo album, Beaucoups Of Blues, was released in the United Kingdom on 25 September 1970.
UK première of Let It Be
The Beatles’ final film Let It Be had its British première on this day, with simultaneous screenings in the north and south of England. None of the group attended …
US album release: Let It Be
Ten days after its United Kingdom release, The Beatles’ final LP, Let It Be, was issued in the United States.
US single release: The Long And Winding Road
Although by this time the world knew The Beatles were no more, the dream was kept alive for a short while longer with the release of a final single.
UK album release: Let It Be
The Beatles’ final album was released in the UK on this day. Ostensibly the soundtrack to their fifth film, Let It Be was issued only in stereo, initially as …
US album release: Sentimental Journey by Ringo Starr
Ringo Starr’s debut solo album, Sentimental Journey, was released in the United States on 24 April 1970.
US album release: McCartney by Paul McCartney
McCartney, the debut solo album by Paul McCartney, was released on 20 April 1970 in the United States, three days after its UK release.
UK album release: McCartney by Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney’s debut solo album, simply titled McCartney, was released on 17 April 1970 in the United Kingdom.
George Harrison is interviewed for the BBC’s Fact Or Fantasy
While the world reacted to the news that The Beatles were no more, George Harrison gave an interview to the BBC for their religious television series Fact Or Fantasy?
The Beatles’ final press release
In answer to speculation resulting from Paul McCartney’s questionnaire in which he effectively announced that The Beatles were no more, Apple issued a final press statement about the group.
Paul McCartney announces The Beatles’ split
With his debut solo album McCartney due for release on 17 April 1970, Paul McCartney chose not to do any promotional interviews. Instead, he asked Apple’s Peter Brown to …
Apple denies that Paul McCartney has left The Beatles
Advance copies of Paul McCartney’s debut solo record McCartney were sent to a number of media outlets, along with a questionnaire in which the musician gave a number of …