Daily Archives: July 22, 2017

The Rolling Stones wrap up latest round of studio sessions 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 22 1967)


Video: 'Sing This All Together'

(Saturday, July 22, 1967) — The Rolling Stones completed another round of recordings for their next album, Their Satanic Majesties Request today at Olympic Sound Studios in London, having completed “Sing This All Together,” “Sing This All Together (See What Happens)” and “On with the Show.” Continue reading The Rolling Stones wrap up latest round of studio sessions 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 22 1967)

Senate votes down FDR’s plan to ‘pack’ Supreme Court 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 22 1937)

(Thursday, July 22, 1937, 2:55 p.m. EDT) — The U.S. Senate voted 70–20 today to defeat President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s controversial proposal to add more Supreme Court justices to obtain favorable rulings regarding New Deal legislation.

‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off You’ by Frankie Valli peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 22 1967)

(Saturday, July 22, 1967)“Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” by Frankie Valli at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off You’ by Frankie Valli peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 22 1967)

‘All You Need Is Love’ by The Beatles debuts at #71 in USA 50 years ago (July 22 1967)

(Saturday, July 22, 1967)“All You Need Is Love” by The Beatles debuted at #71 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘All You Need Is Love’ by The Beatles debuts at #71 in USA 50 years ago (July 22 1967)

‘Over the Mountain; Across the Sea’ by Johnnie & Joe peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 22 1957)

(Monday, July 22, 1957)“Over the Mountain; Across the Sea” by Johnnie & Joe peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Top 100 chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Over the Mountain; Across the Sea’ by Johnnie & Joe peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 22 1957)

‘Wonderful! Wonderful!’ by Johnny Mathis peaks at #14 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 22 1957)

(Monday, July 22, 1957)“Wonderful! Wonderful!” by Johnny Mathis peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Most Played by Jockeys chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Wonderful! Wonderful!’ by Johnny Mathis peaks at #14 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 22 1957)

‘Loving You’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #20 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 22 1957)

(Monday, July 22, 1957)“Loving You” by Elvis Presley peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Loving You’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #20 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 22 1957)

Poet, Lincoln biographer Carl Sandburg dies 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 22 1967)


Video: 'Carl Sandburg: His Life, His Poetry, His Cause'

(Saturday, July 22, 1967, shortly after 9:00 a.m. EDT)Carl Sandburg, the snowyhaired poet, folk singer and biographer of Lincoln, died today of natural causes at his 240-acre goat ranch in Flat Rock, North Carolina. He was 89 years old. Continue reading Poet, Lincoln biographer Carl Sandburg dies 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 22 1967)