(Saturday, May 3, 1969) — “Badge” by Cream, co-written by George Harrison of The Beatles, peaked at #60 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Badge’ by Cream peaks at #60 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 3 1969)
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The Beatles complete ‘You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1969)
Video: 'You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)' (edit of take 30 - stereo)
(Wednesday, April 30, 1969, 7:15 p.m.-2:00 a.m. BST; during sessions for Abbey Road) — The Beatles tonight completed recording John Lennon’s “You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)” at EMI Studio 3 in London, as Lennon and Paul McCartney gathered around a single microphone and added all the song’s vocals onto two tracks. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1969)
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American troop strength in Vietnam peaks at 543,482 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1969)
Video: 'Dustoff: 82nd Medical Detachment, 45th Medical Company (April 29-30, 1969) | Vietnam War'
(Wednesday, April 30, 1969; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — The number of U.S. troops in South Vietnam reached its peak today, with 543,482 American servicemen and women — more than half a million — in a nation of 19 million people. Continue reading American troop strength in Vietnam peaks at 543,482 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1969)
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The Beatles resume work on ‘Octopus’s Garden’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1969)
Video: 'The Beatles - Alternate Abbey Road [Full Album]' (Apr. 29, 1969, at 13:39)
(Tuesday, April 29, 1969, 7:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m. BST; during sessions for Abbey Road) — The Beatles continued work today on Ringo Starr’s “Octopus’s Garden” at EMI Studio 3 in London, recording two lead vocal tracks, including some harmonies in places. Continue reading The Beatles resume work on ‘Octopus’s Garden’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1969)
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The Doors interviewed for future ‘PBS Critique’ broadcast 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1969)
Video: 'The Doors - Live at PBS Critique (1969 - Full Show).' (Apr. 29, 1969, at 20:28-31:08)
(Tuesday, April 29, 1969) — The Doors were interviewed by Richard Goldstein today for a special edition of the series PBS Critique titled “A Profile of Jim Morrison and The Doors – On and Off Stage” for broadcast on WNET in New York on June 25, 1969. Continue reading The Doors interviewed for future ‘PBS Critique’ broadcast 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1969)
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The Doors perform songs for future ‘PBS Critique’ broadcast 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 28 1969)
Video: 'The Doors - Live at PBS Critique (1969 - Full Show).' (Apr. 28, 1969, at 1:57-19:25/31:15-41:13)
(Monday, April 28, 1969) — The Doors performed several songs today for a special edition of the series PBS Critique titled “A Profile of Jim Morrison and The Doors – On and Off Stage” for broadcast on WNET in New York on June 25, 1969. Continue reading The Doors perform songs for future ‘PBS Critique’ broadcast 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 28 1969)
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Lennon, Ono complete recording ‘Wedding Album’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1969)
Video: 'Cambridge 1969'
(Sunday, April 27, 1969, 3:00-6:00 p.m. BST) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, avant-garde artist Yoko Ono, completed recording Wedding Album today at EMI Studio 3 in London as they re-recorded the heartbeats for “John & Yoko.” Continue reading Lennon, Ono complete recording ‘Wedding Album’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1969)
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‘Listen to the Band’/’Someday Man’ by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 26 1969)
Video: 'Listen to the Band'
(Saturday, April 26, 1969) — “Listen to the Band”/“Someday Man” by The Monkees, the first single from the band’s forthcoming album The Monkees Present, was released today. Continue reading ‘Listen to the Band’/’Someday Man’ by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 26 1969)
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The Beatles record early versions of ‘Oh! Darling,’ ‘Octopus’s Garden’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 26 1969)
Video: 'Octopus's Garden (Anthology 3 Version)' (take 2 with dialogue from take 8)
(Saturday, April 26, 1969, 4:30 p.m.-4:15 a.m. BST; during sessions for Abbey Road) — The Beatles began work today on Ringo Starr’s “Octopus’s Garden” at EMI Studio 2 in London, taping 32 takes of the basic rhythm track. Continue reading The Beatles record early versions of ‘Oh! Darling,’ ‘Octopus’s Garden’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 26 1969)
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The Monkees perform on ‘The Joey Bishop Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 24 1969)
Video: 'The Monkees- Live At The Joey Bishop Show 1969 (Full Performance)'
(Thursday, April 24, 1969, 11:30 p.m.-1:05 a.m. EST) — The Monkees performed “I’m a Believer,” “Someday Man” and “Listen to the Band,” back by Sam & The Goodtimers on tonight’s The Joey Bishop Show on ABC-TV. Continue reading The Monkees perform on ‘The Joey Bishop Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 24 1969)
