Video: 'Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow - Beach Boys'
(Thursday, September 23, 1965) — The Beach Boys completed two tracks today (including “Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow” and “Mountain of Love”) for Beach Boys’ Party!, the band’s tenth studio album, at United Western Recorders studios in Hollywood. Continue reading The Beach Boys complete two tracks for ‘Party!’ album 50 years ago today (Sep 23 1965)
(Sunday, September 12, 1965, 10:00 p.m. EDT) — Hallmark Hall of Fame dominated the 17th Emmy Awards tonight, winning three awards, including Outstanding Program Achievements in Entertainment. Continue reading ‘Hallmark Hall of Fame,’ ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show’ big winners at Emmy Awards 50 years ago this hour (Sep 12 1965)
Video: 'Sid Cesar & Carl Reiner Present Emmy Award (1995)'
(Sunday, September 10, 1995, 8:00 p.m. EDT) — Frasier dominated the 47th Primetime Emmy Awards tonight, winning five awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series (the second of five consecutive awards in this category). Continue reading ‘Frasier,’ ‘NYPD Blue’ big winners at Emmy Awards 20 years ago this hour (Sep 10 1995)
Video: 'Beatlemania In Portland Oregon' (backstage at 6:10)
(Sunday, August 22, 1965) — George Harrison and John Lennon of The Beatles were interviewed separately today backstage in Portland, Oregon, between two performances at Memorial Coliseum, the tenth and eleventh of 16 concerts on the band’s ten-city 1965 North American tour.
Video: 'Danny Yount - Six Feet Under (Opening)'
(Sunday, August 21, 2005, 9:00 p.m. EDT) — Brenda gives birth to a premature baby girl named Willa who’s immediately whisked off to neonatal intensive care on tonight’s final episode of the HBO drama series Six Feet Under.
In 2009, TV Guide ranked this episode #22 on its list of “TV’s Top 100 Episodes of All Time.”
Video: 'James Brown - Papa's got a brand new bag (HQ)'
(Saturday, July 17, 1965) — The single “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag” by James Brown was released today in the U.S. on the King label. In 2004, Rolling Stone placed the song at number 72 on their list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.” Continue reading ‘Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag’ single by James Brown released in USA 50 years ago today (July 17 1965)
"White Room"
(Sunday, July 14, 1985, 00:39 BST/Saturday, July 13, 1985, 19:39 EDT) — Eric Clapton, with Phil Collins on drums, performs at John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia for Live Aid, including the songs “White Room,” “She’s Waiting” and “Layla.” Continue reading Eric Clapton performs at Live Aid 30 years ago this hour (July 13 1985)
Bette Midler introduction, "Holiday"
(Saturday, July 13, 1985, 21:27 BST/16:27 EDT) — Madonna, introduced by Bette Midler, performs at John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia for Live Aid, including the songs “Holiday,” “Into The Groove” and “Love Makes The World Go Round.” Continue reading Madonna performs at Live Aid 30 years ago this hour (July 13 1985)
Video: 'Elton John - Intro/I'm Still Standing - Live Aid 1985 (HQ Video and Audio)'
(Saturday, July 13, 1985, 20:50 BST/15:50 EDT; during Live Aid) — Elton John performed tonight at Wembley Stadium in London for Live Aid, a globally televised dual-venue concert to raise funds for relief of the ongoing Ethiopian famine. John’s set included “I’m Still Standing,” “Bennie and the Jets,” “Rocket Man,” “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” (with Kiki Dee), “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” (with George Michael) and “Can I Get a Witness.” Continue reading Elton John performs at Live Aid 30 years ago this hour (July 13 1985)
Video: 'THE WHO Wembley Stadium (Live Aid 1985)'
(Saturday, July 13, 1985, 20:00 BST/15:00 EDT; during Live Aid) — The Who performed tonight at Wembley Stadium in London for Live Aid, a globally televised dual-venue concert to raise funds for relief of the ongoing Ethiopian famine. The Who’s set included “My Generation”/”Pinball Wizard,” “Love, Reign o’er Me,” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again.”
