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‘Imagine’ that! John Lennon’s classic 1971 album and peace anthem were released 50 years ago today

Thursday, September 9 by ABC News

Fifty years ago today, on September 9, 1971, the late John Lennon released his classic second solo album, Imagine, which featured his enduring peace anthem of the same name. Imagine was Lennon's first solo effort to top the Billboard 200... Read More.

Joni Mitchell’s 1971 confessional masterpiece ‘Blue’ was released 50 years ago today

Tuesday, June 22 by ABC News

Today, June 22, marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Joni Mitchell's fourth studio album, Blue, which is widely regarded as the Canadian singer/songwriter's masterpiece. The sparsely arranged collection found Mitchell accompanying herself on guitar, piano and Appalachian dulcimer... Read More.

Rod Stewart’s 1971 breakthrough solo album, ‘Every Picture Tells a Story,’ celebrates its 50th anniversary

Friday, May 28 by ABC News

Fifty years ago today, May 28, 1971, Rod Stewart released his third solo album, Every Picture Tells a Story. While his previous two solo efforts brought Stewart critical acclaim, Every Picture Tells a Story was his big commercial breakthrough, topping the U.S. and U.K. charts. The... Read More.

The Kinks’ Dave Davies reflects on band’s 1971 ‘Percy’ soundtrack on album’s 50th anniversary

Monday, April 26 by ABC News

The Kinks' soundtrack to the 1971 oddball British comedy Percy was released 50 years ago this past month, and coinciding with the milestone anniversary, a limited-edition vinyl picture disc version of the album will be

Apple TV+ docuseries focusing on the classic music that was released in 1971 to premiere in May

Friday, April 23 by ABC News

A new eight-part docuseries focusing on the impact that music released 50 years ago, in 1971, had on politics and culture will premiere May 21 on Apple TV+. 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything will feature an examination of... Read More.

Watch video for new mix of John Lennon’s “Isolation” featuring 1971 footage of Lennon’s UK home

Tuesday, April 20 by ABC News

A new music video for the 1970 John Lennon song "Isolation" featuring archival 1971 footage of the inside of Lennon and wife Yoko Ono's Tittenhurst Park home in Ascot, U.K., has debuted on John's official YouTube channel. The clip is... Read More.

Chicago to release 16-CD live collection in July documenting band’s April 1971 Carnegie Hall run

Thursday, April 8 by ABC News

In October 1971, Chicago released a four-disc box set titled Chicago at Carnegie Hall that was culled from an eight-show stand that the band played in April of that year at the famous New York City venue. Now, an expanded 16-CD set called Chicago... Read More.

50th anniversary vinyl reissue of Paul and Linda McCartney’s 1971 album ‘Ram’ due in May

Wednesday, March 31 by ABC News

This May 17 marks the 50th anniversary of the release Paul and Linda McCartney's Ram album, and in celebration of the milestone, a limited-edition half-speed-mastered vinyl version of the record will arrive on May 14. Ram, which was Paul's... Read More.

Neil Young releases ‘Young Shakepeare’ archival 1971 concert album and video

Friday, March 26 by ABC News

Neil Young's archival live album and concert video Young Shakespeare, capturing a January 1971 solo show the folk-rock legend played in Stratford, Connecticut, was released today. The album was recorded at The American Shakespeare Theatre on January 22, 1971, just two months after... Read More.

50th anniversary reissue of The Grateful Dead’s 1971 self-titled live album, aka ‘Skull & Roses,’ due in April

Wednesday, March 24 by ABC News

The Grateful Dead will continue its 50th anniversary catalog reissue campaign with the June 25 release of an expanded version of its self-titled 1971 live album, also known as Skull & Roses due to its cover artwork. Grateful Dead: 50th Anniversary... Read More.

Neil Young releasing archival 1971 concert album and video, ‘Young Shakespeare,’ in March

Friday, February 12 by ABC News

Last year, Neil Young announced that he was preparing to release a live album and concert video called Young Shakespeare, capturing a January 1971 solo show he played in Stratford, Connecticut. Now the project has an official release date: March... Read More.

Listen to The Band’s live version of “The Weight” from legendary 1971 Royal Albert Hall show

Friday, February 5 by ABC News

A live track from the upcoming expanded and remastered version of The Band's third album, Stage Fright, is now available. As previously reported, the expansive package includes an unreleased concert The Band played at London's famed... Read More.

Stories tagged with: 1971

‘Imagine’ that! John Lennon’s classic 1971 album and peace anthem were released 50 years ago today

Joni Mitchell’s 1971 confessional masterpiece ‘Blue’ was released 50 years ago today

Rod Stewart’s 1971 breakthrough solo album, ‘Every Picture Tells a Story,’ celebrates its 50th anniversary

The Kinks’ Dave Davies reflects on band’s 1971 ‘Percy’ soundtrack on album’s 50th anniversary

Apple TV+ docuseries focusing on the classic music that was released in 1971 to premiere in May

Watch video for new mix of John Lennon’s “Isolation” featuring 1971 footage of Lennon’s UK home

Chicago to release 16-CD live collection in July documenting band’s April 1971 Carnegie Hall run

50th anniversary vinyl reissue of Paul and Linda McCartney’s 1971 album ‘Ram’ due in May

Neil Young releases ‘Young Shakepeare’ archival 1971 concert album and video

50th anniversary reissue of The Grateful Dead’s 1971 self-titled live album, aka ‘Skull & Roses,’ due in April

Neil Young releasing archival 1971 concert album and video, ‘Young Shakespeare,’ in March

Listen to The Band’s live version of “The Weight” from legendary 1971 Royal Albert Hall show

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