Daily Archives: December 14, 2018

The Doors perform Inglewood, California 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1968)


Video: 'The Doors Live At The LA Forum 1968 Full Concert'

(Saturday, December 14, 1968; 8:30 p.m. PST scheduled start time)The Doors performed tonight at The Forum in Inglewood, California, with approximately 14,000 fans in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform Inglewood, California 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1968)

Lennon, Ono interviewed for Dutch TV’s ‘Rood Wit Blau’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1968)


Video: 'John Lennon & Yoko Ono - The Dentist Interview Part 4 (December 12, 1968)'

(Saturday, December 14, 1968) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his girlfriend, Yoko Ono, were interviewed today by sociologist Abram de Swaan while in the reception area of their dentist in Knightsbridge, London, for the Jan. 15, 1969, edition of the Dutch television program Rood Wit Blau. Continue reading Lennon, Ono interviewed for Dutch TV’s ‘Rood Wit Blau’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1968)

‘I Heard It Through the Grapevine’ by Marvin Gaye peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1968)

(Saturday, December 14, 1968)“I Heard It Through the Grapevine” by Marvin Gaye peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for seven consecutive weeks (Dec. 14/21/28, Jan. 4/11/18/25, 1969). Continue reading ‘I Heard It Through the Grapevine’ by Marvin Gaye peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1968)

The Beatles’ ‘White Album’ debuts at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1968)


Video: 'The Beatles- The White album 2018 Remix' (30 videos)

(Saturday, December 14, 1968)The Beatles, a double album by the English rock band The Beatles, better known as “The White Album” because it featured a plain white sleeve with no graphics or text other than the band’s name embossed, debuted at #11 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading The Beatles’ ‘White Album’ debuts at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1968)

‘Scarborough Fair’ by Sergio Mendes & Brasil ‘66 peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1968)

(Saturday, December 7, 1968)“Scarborough Fair” by Sergio Mendes & Brasil ‘66 peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for  two weeks. Continue reading ‘Scarborough Fair’ by Sergio Mendes & Brasil ‘66 peaks at #16 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1968)

‘With a Little Help from My Friends’ by Joe Cocker peaks at #68 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1968)

(Saturday, December 14, 1968)“With a Little Help from My Friends” by  Joe Cocker (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #68 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for  one week. Continue reading ‘With a Little Help from My Friends’ by Joe Cocker peaks at #68 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1968)