Daily Archives: November 23, 2015

Filming for ‘The Monkees’ TV pilot concludes 50 years ago today (Nov 23 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'The Monkees "Unaired" Pilot Episode (Improved Color & audio)'

(Tuesday, November 23, 1965) — Filming in San Diego and Los Angeles for The Monkees TV pilot, a situation comedy about four young men trying to make a name for themselves as rock ‘n roll singers, starring Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork, concluded today.

The musical performances were originally recorded by Candy Store Prophets (Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart) lip-synced by the Monkees for the pilot and later re-recorded by The Monkees when the episode actually aired Nov. 14, 1966.

‘Spies Like Us’ single by Paul McCartney debuts at #59 in USA 30 years ago today (Nov 23 1985)

1980s, Movies 1980s, Popular Music 1980s, The Beatles 1980s


Video: 'Paul McCartney - Spies Like Us'

(Saturday, November 23, 1985) — “Spies Like Us” by Paul McCartney, from the film of the same name, debuted at #59 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.

The Beatles shoot promotional videos for five songs 50 years ago this hour (Nov 23 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles - We Can Work it Out' (version 2)

(Tuesday, November 23, 1965, 4:00 p.m.-early morning GMT) — The Beatles returned to Twickenham Film Studios today in London to produce ten promotional videos for their forthcoming single We Can Work It Out/Day Tripper, as well as older songs Help!, Ticket To Ride and I Feel Fine. Continue reading The Beatles shoot promotional videos for five songs 50 years ago this hour (Nov 23 1965) →