The Beatles Solo years – Part IV (1971)
In this multi-part series, I take a look at The Beatleʼs solo years, beginning with the creation of Apple Records in 1968.
For Part I (1968) link here...
For Part II (1969) link here...
They all have released solo albums.
John is the only Beatle to have released solo singles. Paul has written and produced #1 hits for other Apple artists and has yet to record any solo music (experimental or otherwise).
John is the only Beatle to have released solo singles. Paul has written and produced #1 hits for other Apple artists and has yet to record any solo music (experimental or otherwise).
George has been producing Apple artists, and releasing experimental albums.
And Ringo is recording a proper solo album of covers.
And Ringo is recording a proper solo album of covers.
So without further adieu, let me introduce to you, the men you've known for all these years...
THE BEATLES – ALL TOGETHER NOW (1971)
January
John&YokoLENNON/ONO with the Plastic Ono Band...
February
45 – "Another Day" by Paul McCartney
And"
February
And"
Charts # XX US / #? UL
March
45 – "Power To The People" by John Lennon
And with every Lennon single the B-Side is a Yoko track, "Who Has Seen The Wind?"
Charts # XX US / #? UL
April
April 10th; In a press release for his new solo album, Paul announces, The Beatles have split up.
LP – McCartney by Paul McCartney
Paul's solo debut is a collection of pre-rock 'n' roll standards
May
LP – Ram by Paul & Linda McCartney
And with every Lennon single the B-Side is a Yoko track, "Who Has Seen The Wind?"
June
pedal steel player Pete Drake producing.
pedal steel player Pete Drake producing.
July
April 10th;
April 10th;
August
The Concert For Bangledesh at Madison Square Gardens
The Concert For Bangledesh at Madison Square Gardens
September
LP – Imagine by John Lennon
LP – Imagine by John Lennon
Produced by Pete Drake
Charts # XX US / #? UL
October
Yoko Ono art exhibit THIS IS NOT HERE
Yoko Ono art exhibit THIS IS NOT HERE
45 – Imagine by John Lennon
Charts # XX US / #? UL
Produced by Pete Drake
Charts # XX US / #? UL
November
LP – Wings - Wild Life
George Harrison releases his first solo "pop" LP, the three disc set.
LP – Wings - Wild Life
George Harrison releases his first solo "pop" LP, the three disc set.
December
LP – George Harrison & Friends - The Concert For Bangledesh
George Harrison releases his first solo "pop" LP, the three disc set.
As the year ends, each member of The Beatles are active.
For Part V (1972) link here...
After all is said and done,
It's only Rock 'n' Roll.
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