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‘Born Free’ drama film premieres in London 60 years ago this hour (Mar 14 1966)
Video: 'The Stars Looked Up (1966)'
(Monday, March 14, 1966, 8:00 p.m. GMT) — Born Free, a British drama film about a couple who raises an orphaned lion cub to adulthood and releases her into the wilderness, premiered tonight at the Odeon, Leicester Square in London. Continue reading ‘Born Free’ drama film premieres in London 60 years ago this hour (Mar 14 1966)
‘Gilda’ premieres in New York City 80 years ago this hour (Mar 14 1946)
Video: 'Gilda' trailer
(Thursday, March 14, 1946, 10:35 a.m. EST) — Gilda, a film noir about a gambler who discovers an old flame in South America, premiered this morning at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Continue reading ‘Gilda’ premieres in New York City 80 years ago this hour (Mar 14 1946)
‘December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 13 1976)
(Saturday, March 13, 1976) — “December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)” by The Four Seasons peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Mar. 13/20/27, 1976). Continue reading ‘December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 13 1976)
‘Take It to the Limit’ by Eagles peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 13 1976)
(Saturday, March 13, 1976) — “Take It to the Limit” by the Eagles peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Take It to the Limit’ by Eagles peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 13 1976)
‘Love Hurts’ by Nazareth peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 13 1976)
(Saturday, March 13, 1976) — “Love Hurts” by Nazareth peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Love Hurts’ by Nazareth peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 13 1976)
The Beach Boys complete recording of ‘You Still Believe In Me’ 60 years ago this hour (Mar 12 1966)
Video: 'You Still Believe In Me (Instrumental Stereo Mix)'
(Saturday, March 12, 1966, starting at shortly before 7:00 p.m. PST) — The Beach Boys completed recording of “You Still Believe In Me” tonight at Western Recorders – Studio 3, 6000 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood for release on the Pet Sounds album on May 16, 1966. Continue reading The Beach Boys complete recording of ‘You Still Believe In Me’ 60 years ago this hour (Mar 12 1966)
‘Listen People’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 12 1966)
(Saturday, March 12, 1966) — “Listen People” by Herman’s Hermits peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Listen People’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 12 1966)
‘California Dreamin” by The Mamas & the Papas peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 12 1966)
(Saturday, March 12, 1966) — “California Dreamin’” by The Mamas & the Papas peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘California Dreamin” by The Mamas & the Papas peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 12 1966)
‘Elusive Butterfly’ by Bob Lind peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 12 1966)
(Saturday, March 12, 1966) — “Elusive Butterfly” by Bob Lind peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Elusive Butterfly’ by Bob Lind peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 12 1966)
‘I Fought the Law’ by The Bobby Fuller Four peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 12 1966)
(Saturday, March 12, 1966) — “I Fought the Law” by The Bobby Fuller Four peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I Fought the Law’ by The Bobby Fuller Four peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 12 1966)
