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The Monkees finish recording two more songs 60 years ago this hour (July 26 1966)
Video: '(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone [2006 Remaster]'
(Tuesday, July 26, 1966, 1:00-3:00 p.m./3:30-7:30 p.m. PDT) — The Monkees recorded “(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone” and “Tomorrow’s Gonna Be Another Day” today at Western Recorders Studio #1 in Hollywood. Continue reading The Monkees finish recording two more songs 60 years ago this hour (July 26 1966)
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‘Sledgehammer’ by Peter Gabriel peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 26 1986)
(Saturday, July 26, 1986) — “Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sledgehammer’ by Peter Gabriel peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 26 1986)
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‘Danger Zone’ by Kenny Loggins peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 26 1986)
(Saturday, July 26, 1986) — “Danger Zone” by Kenny Loggins peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Danger Zone’ by Kenny Loggins peaks at #2 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 26 1986)
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‘Modern Woman’ by Billy Joel peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 26 1986)
(Saturday, July 26, 1986) — “Modern Woman” by Billy Joel peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Modern Woman’ by Billy Joel peaks at #10 in USA 40 years ago today (Jul 26 1986)
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Trans-Atlantic passenger liners collide in a heavy fog off New England coast 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1956)
Video: 'Andrea Doria'
(Wednesday, July 25, 1956, at around 11:10 p.m. EDT) — The Italian liner SS Andrea Doria collided with the Swedish passenger ship Stockholm late tonight while approaching the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts (bound for New York City), and began sinking (The Andrea Doria capsized and sank the following morning). Continue reading Trans-Atlantic passenger liners collide in a heavy fog off New England coast 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1956)
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The Monkees record two studio backing tracks 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 25 1966)
Video: 'Last Train To Clarksville (2006 Remastered Original Stereo Version)'
(Monday, July 25, 1966, 7:00-10:00 p.m./Tuesday, July 26, 1966, midnight-3:00 a.m. PDT) — Session musicians recorded backing tracks for The Monkees’ first single, “Last Train to Clarksville,” and an early version of “I Can’t Get Her Off My Mind” tonight at RCA Victor Studio B in Hollywood. Continue reading The Monkees record two studio backing tracks 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 25 1966)
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‘Castle in the Sky’ premieres in Tokyo 40 years ago today (Jul 25 1986)
Video: 'Castle in the Sky' trailer
(Friday, July 25, 1986) — Castle in the Sky, a Japanese animated adventure film about a young boy and a girl who, with a magic crystal, must race against pirates and foreign agents in a search for a legendary floating castle, premiered on today at the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan. Continue reading ‘Castle in the Sky’ premieres in Tokyo 40 years ago today (Jul 25 1986)
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‘Kiss and Say Goodbye’ by The Manhattans peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Jul 24 1976)
(Saturday, July 24, 1976) — “Kiss and Say Goodbye” by The Manhattans peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (July 10/17, 1976). Continue reading ‘Kiss and Say Goodbye’ by The Manhattans peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Jul 24 1976)
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‘Get Closer’ by Seals and Crofts peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Jul 24 1976)
(Saturday, July 24, 1976) — “Get Closer” by Seals and Crofts (featuring vocals by former Honey Cone member Carolyn Willis) peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Get Closer’ by Seals and Crofts peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Jul 24 1976)
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The Monkees complete two tracks for debut studio album 60 years ago this hour (July 24 1966)
Video: 'I Wanna Be Free (2006 Remastered Original Stereo Version)'
(Sunday, July 24, 1966, 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. PDT) — The Monkees completed recording two versions of “I Wanna Be Free” (slow and fast) and “Gonna Buy Me a Dog” today at Western Recorders Studio #2 in Hollywood. Continue reading The Monkees complete two tracks for debut studio album 60 years ago this hour (July 24 1966)
