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(Saturday, July 8, 1967, 8:00 p.m. EDT) — In one of the oddest musical pairings in rock history, the psychedelic rock band The Jimi Hendrix Experience joined The Monkees on tour tonight at The Coliseum in Jacksonville, Florida, as the opening act for made-for-television pop sensations. Continue reading Jimi Hendrix joins The Monkees’ tour in Jacksonville, Fl 50 years ago this hour (Jul 8 1967)
(Saturday, July 8, 1967) — “Little Bit O’ Soul” by The Music Explosion at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, July 8, 1967) — “Don’t Sleep in the Subway” Petula Clark at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Don’t Sleep in the Subway’ by Petula Clark peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1967)
(Saturday, July 8, 1967) — “Come on Down to My Boat” Every Mother’s Son at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, July 8, 1967) — “Up, Up and Away” The 5th Dimension at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Up, Up and Away’ by The 5th Dimension peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1967)
(Saturday, July 8, 1967) — “The Tracks of My Tears” Johnny Rivers at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Monday, July 8, 1957) — “(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear” by Elvis Presley peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for seven consecutive weeks (July 8/15/22/29, Aug. 5/12/19, 1957). Continue reading ‘(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1957)
(Monday, July 8, 1957) — “Jenny, Jenny” by Little Richard peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Jenny, Jenny’ by Little Richard peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1957)
