Category Archives: 1960s

The Supremes perform ‘My World is Empty Without You’ on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 20 1966)


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(Sunday, February 20, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — The Supremes performed “My World is Empty Without You” on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading The Supremes perform ‘My World is Empty Without You’ on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 20 1966)

‘Lightnin’ Strikes’ by Lou Christie peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 19 1966)

(Saturday, February 19, 1966) — “Lightnin’ Strikes” by Lou Christie peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Lightnin’ Strikes’ by Lou Christie peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 19 1966)

‘My World Is Empty Without You’ by The Supremes peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 19 1966)

(Saturday, February 19, 1966) — “My World Is Empty Without You” by The Supremes peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘My World Is Empty Without You’ by The Supremes peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 19 1966)

‘A Hard Day’s Night’ by Ramsey Lewis Trio peaks at #29 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 19 1966)

(Saturday, February 19, 1966) — “A Hard Day’s Night” by Ramsey Lewis Trio (composed by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #29 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ by Ramsey Lewis Trio peaks at #29 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 19 1966)

‘Komm Gib Mir Deine Hand/She Loves You’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Feb 19 1966)


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(Saturday, February 19, 1966, 10:30 a.m. EST) — The Beatles climb a mountain in the Swiss Alps, and later while on a cruise, they discover a woman being held captive in cabin 13 on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

The Beach Boys record ‘That’s Not Me’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 15 1966)


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(Tuesday, February 15, 1966, 2:00 p.m. to approximately 10:30 p.m. PST) — Five days after posing for the cover of their next album Pet Sounds at the San Diego Zoo, The Beach Boys today recorded “That’s Not Me” at Western Recorders – Studio 3, 6000 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood for release on the album on May 16, 1966. Continue reading The Beach Boys record ‘That’s Not Me’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 15 1966)

The Rolling Stones perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 13 1966)


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(Sunday, February 13, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — The Rolling Stones performed “Satisfaction,” “As Tears Go By,” and “19th Nervous Breakdown” on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading The Rolling Stones perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 13 1966)

‘Uptight (Everything’s Alright)’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 12 1966)

(Saturday, February 12, 1966) — “Uptight (Everything’s Alright)” by Stevie Wonder peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Uptight (Everything’s Alright)’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 12 1966)