Monthly Archives: July 2016

The Monkees finish recording ‘Papa Gene’s Blues’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 30 1966)


Video: 'Papa Gene's Blues (2006 Remastered Original Stereo Version)'

(Saturday, July 30, 1966, 2:00-6:00 p.m. PDT) — The Monkees completed recording “Papa Gene’s Blues” today at RCA Victor Studio A in Hollywood. Continue reading The Monkees finish recording ‘Papa Gene’s Blues’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 30 1966)

‘Batman’ film premieres in Austin, Texas 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 30 1966)


Video: 'Batman' (trailer)

(Saturday, July 30, 1966)Batman, a superhero film based on the Batman television series, and the first full-length theatrical adaptation of the DC Comics character Batman, premiered today at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas. Continue reading ‘Batman’ film premieres in Austin, Texas 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 30 1966)

‘Wild Thing’ by The Troggs peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 30 1966)

(Saturday, July 30, 1966)“Wild Thing” by The Troggs peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (July 30, Aug. 6, 1966).

As performed by The Troggs, “Wild Thing” is ranked #261 on the Rolling Stone magazine’s list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”