Category Archives: 1960s

McCartney produces ‘Come and Get It’ for Badfinger 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 2 1969)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles: Revolution... more Outtakes' ('Come And Get It' outtakes at 1:02:01-1:39:51)

(Saturday, August 2, 1969) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles produced a recording session today at EMI Studios in London of his song “Come and Get It” by The Iveys, who later became Badfinger, for inclusion in the 1969 film The Magic Christian starring Peter Sellers and fellow Beatle Ringo Starr. Continue reading McCartney produces ‘Come and Get It’ for Badfinger 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 2 1969) →

The Beatles complete ‘Come Together’ and ‘Polythene Pam’/’She Came In Through the Bathroom Window’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 30 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles - Come Together'

(Tuesday, July 29, 1969, 2:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. British Summer Time; during sessions for Abbey Road) — The Beatles today completed John Lennon’s “Come Together” (adding a lead guitar overdub) and “Polythene Pam” and Paul McCartney’s “She Came In Through the Bathroom Window” (adding backing vocals, tambourine, maracas, cowbell, lead guitar and a whip crack percussion effect) at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Come Together’ and ‘Polythene Pam’/’She Came In Through the Bathroom Window’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 30 1969) →

Nixon arrives in Saigon to visit Thieu, U.S. troops 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 30 1969)

1960s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents, Vietnam War


Video: 'President Nixon in Vietnam 1969'

(Wednesday, July 30, 1969, 12:00 noon Saigon Standard Time; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — U.S. President Richard Nixon arrived at Tan Son Nhut Air Base near Saigon today for a previously unannounced 5½-hour stopover in the war-torn nation. Continue reading Nixon arrives in Saigon to visit Thieu, U.S. troops 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 30 1969) →

The Beatles complete ‘Sun King’/’Mean Mr. Mustard’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'Sun King (Remastered 2009)'

(Tuesday, July 29, 1969, 2:30 p.m.-10:45 p.m. British Summer Time; during sessions for Abbey Road) — The Beatles today completed John Lennon’s “Sun King”/“Mean Mr. Mustard” at EMI Studio 3 in London, overdubbing vocals, piano, organ and percussion. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Sun King’/’Mean Mr. Mustard’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 1969) →

Gary Hinman becomes first Manson Family murder victim 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 1969)

1960s


Video: 'Gary Hinman Murder Associated Press Video 1969'

(Sunday, July 27, 1969) — Music teacher Gary Hinman, 34, became the first Manson Family murder victim today when he was stabbed to death at his home in Topanga, California, by Bobby Beausoleil, ostensibly at the instruction of Family leader Charles Manson. Continue reading Gary Hinman becomes first Manson Family murder victim 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 1969) →

‘Crystal Blue Persuasion’ by Tommy James and the Shondells peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, July 26, 1969) — “Crystal Blue Persuasion” by Tommy James and the Shondells peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Crystal Blue Persuasion’ by Tommy James and the Shondells peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969) →

‘My Cherie Amour’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, July 26, 1969) — “My Cherie Amour” by Stevie Wonder peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘My Cherie Amour’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969) →

‘Give Peace a Chance’ by Plastic Ono Band debuts at #62 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s, Vietnam War


Video: 'Give Peace A Chance - Plastic Ono Band'

(Saturday, July 26, 1969) — “Give Peace a Chance” by Plastic Ono Band, a rock band formed by John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, as a vehicle for their collaborative and solo projects, debuted at #62 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Give Peace a Chance’ by Plastic Ono Band debuts at #62 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969) →

‘The Monkees Greatest Hits’ LP by The Monkees peaks at #89 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Monkees

(Saturday, Juy 26, 1969) — The Monkees Greatest Hits, the first greatest hits compilation album by the Monkees, peaked at #89 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Monkees Greatest Hits’ LP by The Monkees peaks at #89 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969) →