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McCartney, Harrison produce next Jackie Lomax single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 11 1969)

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


Video: 'Thumbin' A Ride (Remastered 2010 / Bonus Track)'

(Tuesday, March 11, 1969) — Paul McCartney and George Harrison of The Beatles produced Jackie Lomax’s second single for Apple tonight at Apple’s basement studio in the band’s Savile Row headquarters in London, with McCartney playing drums/playing guitar parts and Harrison on guitar on a cover version of The Coasters’ “Thumbin’ A Ride.” Continue reading McCartney, Harrison produce next Jackie Lomax single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 11 1969) →

‘I Will Survive’ by Gloria Gaynor peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 10 1979)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, March 10, 1979) — “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Mar. 10/17, 1979). Continue reading ‘I Will Survive’ by Gloria Gaynor peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 10 1979) →

Ray pleads guilty in King’s assassination, sentenced to 99 years 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 10 1969)

1960s, African-American Civil Rights


Video: 'James Earl Ray Pleads Guilty - 1969 | Today In History | 10 Mar 17'

(Monday, March 10, 1969; during the Civil rights movement) — James Earl Ray pleaded guilty today in Memphis to the assassination of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968.

A jury (of ten white and two black members) determined the sentence without the option of capital punishment and recommended a 99 year jail sentence.

Creedence Clearwater Revival perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'Proud Mary was CCR’s biggest hit.'

(Sunday, March 9, 1969, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Creedence Clearwater Revival performed “Proud Mary” and “Good Golly Miss Molly” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading Creedence Clearwater Revival perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1969) →

Barbie fashion doll debuts 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1959)

1950s


Video: '1959 First EVER Barbie Commercial High Quaility HQ!'

(Monday, March 9, 1959) — Barbie, a fashion doll created by American businesswoman Ruth Handler and manufactured by the American toy company Mattel, Inc., debuted today at the American International Toy Fair in New York. Continue reading Barbie fashion doll debuts 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1959) →

‘Venus’ by Frankie Avalon peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1959)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Monday, March 9, 1959) — “Venus” by Frankie Avalon peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five consecutive weeks (Mar. 9/16/23/30, Apr. 6, 1959). Continue reading ‘Venus’ by Frankie Avalon peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1959) →

‘Charlie Brown’ by The Coasters peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1959)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Monday, March 9, 1959) — “Charlie Brown” by The Coasters peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Charlie Brown’ by The Coasters peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 9 1959) →

‘Proud Mary’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, March 8, 1969) — “Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Proud Mary’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1969) →

‘This Magic Moment’ by Jay and the Americans peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, March 8, 1969) — “This Magic Moment” by Jay and the Americans peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘This Magic Moment’ by Jay and the Americans peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1969) →

‘Crossroads’ by Cream peaks at #28 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, March 8, 1969) — “Crossroads” by Cream peaked at #28 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Crossroads’ by Cream peaks at #28 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 8 1969) →