Video: 'Kicking Stones (2006 Remaster)'
(Saturday, September 3, 1966, 2:00 p.m.-Midnight PDT) — The Monkees completed “Kicking Stones” today at RCA Victor Studio B in Hollywood but it would not be released until 1987.
Category Archives: 1960s
‘Sunshine Superman’ by Donovan peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 3 1966)
(Saturday, September 3, 1966) — “Sunshine Superman” by Donovan peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sunshine Superman’ by Donovan peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 3 1966)
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‘Working in the Coal Mine’ by Lee Dorsey peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 3 1966)
(Saturday, September 3, 1966) — “Working in the Coal Mine” by Lee Dorsey peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Working in the Coal Mine’ by Lee Dorsey peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 3 1966)
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‘Day Tripper’ by The Vontastics peaks at #100 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 3 1966)
(Saturday, September 3, 1966) — “Day Tripper” by The Vontastics (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #100 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘The Battle of Algiers’ premieres at Venice Film Festival 60 years ago today (Aug 31 1966)
Video: 'The Battle of Algiers' (trailer)
(Wednesday, August 31, 1966) — The Battle of Algiers, a Italian-Algerian historical war film based on events during the Algerian War (1954–62) against the French government in North Africa, premiered today at the Venice Film Festival. Continue reading ‘The Battle of Algiers’ premieres at Venice Film Festival 60 years ago today (Aug 31 1966)
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The Beatles return to London following North American tour 60 years ago this hour (Aug 31 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles Return Home Newsreel footage - 31 August 1966'
(Wednesday, August 31, 1966, early morning British Summer Time) — In their final public airport arrival photo call as a touring group, The Beatles returned home early this morning at London Airport following The Beatles’ 1966 US tour, greeted by several thousand screaming fans. Continue reading The Beatles return to London following North American tour 60 years ago this hour (Aug 31 1966)
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The Monkees complete two tracks at RCA Studio in Hollywood 60 years ago this hour (Aug 30 1966)
Video: 'I Won't Be the Same without Her'
(Tuesday, August 30, 1966, 8:00 p.m.-Midnight PDT) — The Monkees completed “I Won’t Be The Same Without Her” and the Michael Nesmith vocal version of “I Don’t Think You Know Me” tonight at RCA Victor Studio B in Hollywood but it would not be released until 1987. Continue reading The Monkees complete two tracks at RCA Studio in Hollywood 60 years ago this hour (Aug 30 1966)
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The Beatles perform last concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco 60 years ago this hour (Aug 29 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles: Live In San Francisco (August 29th, 1966)'
(Monday, August 29, 1966, 9:27 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles concluded their third North American tour tonight by performing what would be their last concert with a 35-minute set before an estimated 25,000 fans at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. Continue reading The Beatles perform last concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco 60 years ago this hour (Aug 29 1966)
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The Beatles arrive in San Francisco for final concert 60 years ago this hour (Aug 29 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles - Live Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California 1966' (2 clips of airport arrival, 1 clip of stadium arrival)
(Monday, August 29, 1966, 5:45 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles arrived today at San Francisco International Airport for what would turn out to be the group’s final concert on the 14th stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in San Francisco for final concert 60 years ago this hour (Aug 29 1966)
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The Doors begin recording first album in Los Angeles 60 years ago today (Aug 29 1966)
Video: 'Moonlight Drive (Version 1)'
(Monday, August 29, 1966) — The Doors (Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore) began recording their first studio album for Elektra Records today at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood, tracking 18 takes of “Moonlight Drive” and 12 takes of “Indian Summer,” both of which would be held, re-recorded and released on future albums. Continue reading The Doors begin recording first album in Los Angeles 60 years ago today (Aug 29 1966)
