Category Archives: 1960s

‘Runnin’ Blue’ by The Doors peaks at #64 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1969)

(Saturday, October 4, 1969)“Runnin’ Blue” by The Doors peaked today at #64 for one week, the band’s ninth appearance on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart since June 3, 1967. Continue reading ‘Runnin’ Blue’ by The Doors peaks at #64 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1969)

‘Love, American Style’ anthology comedy series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 29 1969)


Video: 'LOVE AMERICAN STYLE WITH Yvonne Craig,Michael Callan and Penny Fuller' (Sept. 29, 1969)

(Monday, September 29, 1969, 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT)Love, American Style, an anthology comedy television series featuring unrelated stories of romance, usually with a comedic spin, debuted tonight on ABC. Continue reading ‘Love, American Style’ anthology comedy series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 29 1969)

John Lennon records early version of ‘Cold Turkey’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 28 1969)


Video: 'Plastic Ono Band - Cold Turkey (Rough Mix from Acetate) (13/23)'

(Sunday, September 28, 1969) — Eight days after privately informing his fellow Beatles that he was leaving the group, three days after entering a recording studio as a solo artist for the first time and two days after the British release of band’s Abbey Road studio album, John Lennon recorded an early version of “Cold Turkey” today at Trident Studios in London, with fellow Beatle Ringo Starr on drums. Continue reading John Lennon records early version of ‘Cold Turkey’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 28 1969)

‘Green River’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1969)

(Saturday, September 27, 1969)“Green River” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Green River’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1969)

‘Easy to Be Hard’ by Three Dog Night peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1969)

(Saturday, September 27, 1969)“Easy to Be Hard” by Three Dog Night peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Easy to Be Hard’ by Three Dog Night peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1969)

‘The Brady Bunch’ sitcom series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1969)


Video: 'Brady Bunch S01E01 (Honeymoon)'

(Friday, September 26, 1969, 8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT)The Brady Bunch, an American television situation comedy series about a “blended family” created by the union of two persons with children from previous marriages, debuted tonight on ABC. Continue reading ‘The Brady Bunch’ sitcom series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1969)

The Beatles release ‘Abbey Road’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1969)


Video: 'The Beatles - Abbey Road (full album)' (17 videos)

(Friday, September 26, 1969)Abbey Road, the eleventh studio album by English rock band The Beatles, the last in which all four members participated, was released today in Britain (Oct. 1, 1969 in the U.S.) by Apple Records. Continue reading The Beatles release ‘Abbey Road’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1969)

‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’ premiered in New Haven, Connecticut 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1969)


Video: 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' trailer

(Tuesday, September 23, 1969, 8:30 p.m. EDT)Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, an American Western film about two free-spirited bank robbers who flee railroad detectives and head for Bolivia, premiered tonight at the Roger Sherman Theater in New Haven, Connecticut. Continue reading ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’ premiered in New Haven, Connecticut 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1969)

‘The Music Scene’ series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1969)


Video: 'Music Scene Show Opening (1969)'

(Monday, September 22, 1969, 7:30-8:15 p.m. EDT)The Music Scene, an television series primarily featuring rock and pop music, debuted tonight on ABC. Continue reading ‘The Music Scene’ series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1969)

‘The Woody Allen Special’ airs on CBS-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1969)


Video: 'The Woody Allen Special [1969] (Guests: Candice Bergen, Billy Graham and the 5th Dimension)'

(Sunday, September 21, 1969, 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT)The Woody Allen Special, an American television special hosted by comedian Woody Allen, aired tonight on CBS. Continue reading ‘The Woody Allen Special’ airs on CBS-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1969)