Video: 'John Lennon Sweet Toronto 1969' (documentary featuring performances by Bo Diddley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard and John Lennon)
(Saturday, September 13, 1969, 1:00 p.m. EDT) — The thirteen-hour Toronto Rock and Roll Revival music festival opened this afternoon at Varsity Stadium at the University of Toronto. Continue reading Toronto Rock and Roll Revival opens at Varsity Stadium 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1969)
(Saturday, September 13, 1969) — “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again” by Tom Jones peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I’ll Never Fall in Love Again’ by Tom Jones peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1969)
Video: 'Scooby Doo Where Are You - 01 - What A Night For A Knight [DarkDream]'
(Saturday, September 13, 10:30-11:00 a.m. EDT) — Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!, an American animated mystery comedy television series about a group of teenage friends and their Great Dane (Scooby-Doo) who travel in a bright green van solving strange and hilarious mysteries, debuted today on CBS. Continue reading ‘Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!’ animated series debuts on CBS-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1969)
Video: 'John Lennon: Kaleidoscope Eyes' (Sept. 12, 1969, interview begins on first video at 3:26 and ends on fifth video at 5:01)
(Friday, September 12, 1969) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, gave a series of interviews to print reporters today at the Apple Corps building at 3 Savile Row in London. Continue reading Lennon, Ono interviewed in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1969)
Video: 'Srila Prabhupada meets Lennon, Harrison & Yoko Ono 1969'
(Thursday, September 11, 1969) — George Harrison and John Lennon of The Beatles and Lennon’s wife, Yoko Ono, were recorded in conversation today at Lennon’s Tittenhurst Park estate near Ascot, England, with A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, founder-preceptor of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), commonly known as the “Hare Krishna Movement.” Continue reading Lennon, Harrison recorded in conversation with Hare Krishna Movement founder 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1969)
Video: 'Good Clean Fun'
(Saturday, September 6, 1969) — “Good Clean Fun”/”Mommy and Daddy” by The Monkees, the second single from the band’s forthcoming album The Monkees Present, was released today. Continue reading ‘Good Clean Fun’/’Mommy and Daddy’ by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1969)
(Saturday, September 6, 1969) — “Get Together” by The Youngbloods peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Get Together’ by The Youngbloods peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1969)
(Saturday, September 6, 1969) — “Lay Lady Lay” by Bob Dylan peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Lay Lady Lay’ by Bob Dylan peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1969)
Video: 'Give Peace A Chance - Plastic Ono Band'
(Saturday, September 6, 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, peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Give Peace a Chance’ by Plastic Ono Band peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1969)
(Saturday, September 6, 1969) — “Runnin’ Blue” by The Doors debuted today at #89, the band’s ninth appearance on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart since June 3, 1967. Continue reading ‘Runnin’ Blue’ by The Doors debuts at #89 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1969)