Monthly Archives: July 2017

The Doors record ‘When The Music’s Over’ 50 years ago #OTD #OnThisDay (Jul 10 1967)


Video: 'When The Music's Over [New Stereo Mix] (Advanced Resolution)'

(Monday, July 10, 1967) — The Doors recorded “When the Music’s Over” today at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood, California, for the American rock band’s second studio album Strange Days. Continue reading The Doors record ‘When The Music’s Over’ 50 years ago #OTD #OnThisDay (Jul 10 1967)

‘Ode to Billie Joe’ by Bobbie Gentry released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1967)


Video: 'Ode To Billie Joe (stereo) - Bobbie Gentry'

(Monday, July 10, 1967)“Ode to Billie Joe” by Bobbie Gentry was released today. Continue reading ‘Ode to Billie Joe’ by Bobbie Gentry released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1967)

‘Pleasant Valley Sunday’/’Words’ by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1967)


Video: 'Pleasant Valley Sunday'

(Monday, July 10, 1967) — The single “Pleasant Valley Sunday”/“Words” by The Monkees was released today. Continue reading ‘Pleasant Valley Sunday’/’Words’ by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1967)

‘Undercover Angel’ by Alan O’Day peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay (Jul 9 1977)

(Saturday, July 9, 1977)“Undercover Angel” by Alan O’Day peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Undercover Angel’ by Alan O’Day peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay (Jul 9 1977)

‘Undercover Angel’ by Alan O’Day peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay (Jul 9 1977)

(Saturday, July 9, 1977)“Undercover Angel” by Alan O’Day peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Undercover Angel’ by Alan O’Day peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay (Jul 9 1977)

‘Jet Airliner’ by Steve Miller Band peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay (Jul 9 1977)

(Saturday, July 9, 1977)“Jet Airliner” by Steve Miller Band peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Jet Airliner’ by Steve Miller Band peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay (Jul 9 1977)

Jimi Hendrix joins The Monkees’ tour in Jacksonville, Fl 50 years ago this hour (Jul 8 1967)


Video: 'That Time Jimi Hendrix Opened for The Monkees'

(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)

‘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)“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)