Category Archives: 1960s

The Beatles record early version of ‘Here, There And Everywhere’ 60 years ago this hour (Jun 14 1966)

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Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 4), June 6th - June 21st, 1966'
04:08 Here, There And Everywhere (Learning song at EMI)
12:31 John Peeing at EMI
13:44 Here, There And Everywhere (Rehearsal Take 3)
14:33 Here, There And Everywhere (Rehearsal Take 4)
14:51 Chicken Sounds (From the tape)

(Tuesday, June 14, 1966, 7:00-2:00 a.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles continued production of their seventh studio album Revolver today at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s “Here, There And Everywhere.” Continue reading The Beatles record early version of ‘Here, There And Everywhere’ 60 years ago this hour (Jun 14 1966) →

High court puts new curb on police powers to interrogate suspects 60 years ago #OTD (June 13 1966)

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Video: 'Where Do Your Miranda Rights Come From? | Miranda v. Arizona'

(Monday, June 13, 1966) — The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5–4 majority, ruled in Miranda v. Arizona today that criminal suspects had to be informed of their constitutional right to consult with an attorney and to remain silent. Continue reading High court puts new curb on police powers to interrogate suspects 60 years ago #OTD (June 13 1966) →

‘Paint It Black’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (June 11 1966)

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Video: 'The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black (Official Lyric Video)'

(Saturday, June 11, 1966) — “Paint It Black” by The Rolling Stones at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (June 11/18, 1966). Continue reading ‘Paint It Black’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (June 11 1966) →

‘Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind?’ by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (June 11 1966)

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(Saturday, June 11, 1966) — “Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind?” by The Lovin’ Spoonful at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind?’ by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (June 11 1966) →

‘I Am a Rock’ by Simon and Garfunkel peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (June 11 1966)

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(Saturday, June 11, 1966) — “I Am a Rock” by Simon and Garfunkel at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I Am a Rock’ by Simon and Garfunkel peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (June 11 1966) →

‘Paperback Writer’ by The Beatles debuts at #28 in USA 60 years ago today (Jun 11 1966)

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(Saturday, June 11, 1966) — “Paperback Writer” by The Beatles debuted at #28 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Paperback Writer’ by The Beatles debuts at #28 in USA 60 years ago today (Jun 11 1966) →

‘Rain’ by The Beatles debuts at #72 in USA 60 years ago today (Jun 11 1966)

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(Saturday, June 11, 1966) — “Rain” by The Beatles debuted at #72 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. “Rain,” the B-side of “Paperback Writer,” was the group’s 43rd appearance on the chart since Jan. 18, 1964. Continue reading ‘Rain’ by The Beatles debuts at #72 in USA 60 years ago today (Jun 11 1966) →

Janis Joplin debuts as rock vocalist in San Francisco 60 years ago today (Jun 10 1966)

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(Friday, June 10, 1966) — Janis Joplin made her debut as a rock vocalist today, appearing with Big Brother and the Holding Company at the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco and quickly gaining attention on the city’s burgeoning music scene for her powerful and gravelly blues-belter vocals and flamboyant sartorial style. Continue reading Janis Joplin debuts as rock vocalist in San Francisco 60 years ago today (Jun 10 1966) →

The Monkees hold first official recording session 60 years ago this hour (June 10 1966)

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(Friday, June 10, 1966, 7:00-10:00 p.m./10:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. PDT) — Ten days after starting production on their television series, The Monkees held their first official recording session tonight at RCA’s Studio B located at 6363 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood with Snuff Garrett producing. Continue reading The Monkees hold first official recording session 60 years ago this hour (June 10 1966) →

The Beatles complete recording ‘Good Day Sunshine’ 60 years ago this hour (Jun 9 1966)

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Video: 'The Beatles - Good Day Sunshine'

(Thursday, June 9, 1966, 2:30-8:00 p.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles continued production of their seventh studio album Revolver this morning at EMI Studio 2 in London, completing “Good Day Sunshine” with the addition of various overdubs. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording ‘Good Day Sunshine’ 60 years ago this hour (Jun 9 1966) →