Daily Archives: August 31, 2018

The Doors perform in Asbury Park, NJ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1968)


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(Saturday, August 31, 1968, 7:30 p.m./9:45 p.m. EDT scheduled start times)The Doors performed tonight at Asbury Park Convention Hall in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Continue reading The Doors perform in Asbury Park, NJ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1968)

The Rolling Stones release ‘Street Fighting Man’/’No Expectations’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1968)


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(Saturday, August 31, 1968) — The Rolling Stones released the single “Street Fighting Man”/“No Expectations” today in the U.S. Continue reading The Rolling Stones release ‘Street Fighting Man’/’No Expectations’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1968)

‘Light My Fire’ by José Feliciano peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1968)

(Saturday, August 31, 1968)“Light My Fire” by José Feliciano (written by Jim Morrison, Robbie Krieger, John Densmore and Ray Manzarek of The Doors) peaks at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Light My Fire’ by José Feliciano peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1968)

‘Sunshine of Your Love’ by Cream peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1968)

(Saturday, August 31, 1968)“Sunshine of Your Love” by Cream peaks at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sunshine of Your Love’ by Cream peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1968)

‘You Keep Me Hangin’ On’ by Vanilla Fudge peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1968)

(Saturday, August 31, 1968)“You Keep Me Hangin’ On” by Vanilla Fudge peaks at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You Keep Me Hangin’ On’ by Vanilla Fudge peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1968)

‘Give a Damn’ by Spanky and Our Gang peaks at #43 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1968)

(Saturday, August 31, 1968)“Give a Damn” by Spanky and Our Gang peaks at #43 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Give a Damn’ by Spanky and Our Gang peaks at #43 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1968)