Video: 'When John Lennon met Yoko Ono | National Museums Liverpool'
(Tuesday, November 8, 1966, early morning Greenwich Mean Time) — John Lennon of The Beatles walked into a small London art gallery early this morning expecting to see something avant-garde. Instead, he encountered an artist who would become one of the most consequential figures in his life. Continue reading John Lennon meets Yoko Ono at Indica Gallery in London 60 years ago this morning (Nov 8 1966)
Video: 'Lou Rawls "Love Is A Hurtin’ Thing & In The Evening (When The Sun Goes Down)" Ed Sullivan Show'
(Sunday, November 6, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Lou Rawls performed “Love Is A Hurtin’ Thing” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading Lou Rawls performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Nov 6 1966)
Video: 'Tear Drop City (Alternate Mix) [2006 Remaster]'
(Sunday, November 6, 1966, 2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. PST) — The Monkees completed recording “Tear Drop City” and “Don’t Listen To Linda” (first recorded version) today at RCA Victor Studio B in Hollywood. Continue reading The Monkees complete ‘Tear Drop City’ and early version of ‘Don’t Listen To Linda’ 60 years ago this hour (Nov 6 1966)
Video: 'John Lennon - Composing Strawberry fields forever (from a tune to a song) COMPLETE! RARE The Beatles' (Sep. 19-Nov. 6, 1966 at 0:00-8:01)
(Sunday, November 6, 1966) — John Lennon of The Beatles wrapped up location shooting for Richard Lester’s How I Won the War British black comedy film, having recorded a composing demo of a new song in his hotel room in Santa Isabel, Spain, that would become “Strawberry Fields Forever.”
(Saturday, November 5, 1966) — “Last Train to Clarksville” by The Monkees peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Last Train to Clarksville’ by The Monkees peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Nov 5 1966)
(Saturday, November 5, 1966) — “Dandy” by Herman’s Hermits peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Dandy’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Nov 5 1966)
(Saturday, November 5, 1966) — “If I Were a Carpenter” by Bobby Darin peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘If I Were a Carpenter’ by Bobby Darin peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Nov 5 1966)
Video: 'Italy's Devastating Arno River Flood of 1966!'
(Friday, November 4, 1966, shortly after 9:00 p.m. CET) — A flash flood swept through the city of Florence, Italy, tonight and, exacerbated by the ancient city’s narrow streets, the water level rose to a maximum depth of 22 feet in the Santa Croce area. Continue reading 1966 flood of the Arno kills 101 in Florence, Italy 60 years ago this hour (Nov 4 1966)
Video: 'Somebody to Love'
(Thursday, November 3, 1966) — Jefferson Airplane recorded two new songs today that could help establish the San Francisco rock group as one of the leading voices of the psychedelic music scene. Continue reading Jefferson Airplane records two songs that would define the Summer of Love 60 years ago today (Nov 3 1966)
Video: 'Apples, Peaches, Bananas and Pears (2006 Remaster)'
(Monday, October 31, 1966, 2:00-5:00 p.m. PST) — The Monkees recorded “Apples, Peaches, Bananas and Pears” today at RCA Victor Studio B in Hollywood. Continue reading The Monkees record ‘Apples, Peaches, Bananas and Pears’ in Hollywood 60 years ago this hour (Oct 31 1966)
