Video: 'Elvis Presley - '68 Comeback Special' (15 videos)
(Tuesday, December 3, 1968, 9:00-10:00 p.m EST) — Singer Presents…ELVIS, commonly referred to as the 68 Comeback Special, a television special starring singer Elvis Presley, aired tonight on NBC, marking Presley’s return to live performance after seven years during which his career was centered in the movie business. Continue reading Presley ’68 Comeback Special’ TV special debuts 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 3 1968)
(Monday, December 2, 1968, afternoon BST) — John Lennon of The Beatles was interviewed today by representatives of UNIT, the official publication of Keele
University’s Student Union, including Maurice Hindle, Bob Cross and Daniel Wiles, at his Kenwood home in Weybridge, England. Continue reading Lennon interviewed by three college students 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1968)
Video: 'Head (Deluxe Edition)' (original LP first 14 videos)
(Sunday, December 1, 1968) — Head, the soundtrack to the film Head, the only theatrical release by The Monkees, was released today. Continue reading ‘Head’ soundtrack LP by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1968)
Video: 'Beatles Christmas 1968 - Happy Christmas'
(Saturday, November 30, 1968) — George Harrison taped his contribution today (with the help of Tiny Tim) to The Beatles’ 1968 Christmas Record, an annual holiday musical/spoken performance by The Beatles for members of their fan club, at the New York apartment of Nat Weiss, the former business partner of the group’s late manager, Brian Epstein. Continue reading Harrison records contribution to ‘The Beatles’ 1968 Christmas Record’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1968)
(Saturday, November 2, 1968) — “Love Child” by Diana Ross & the Supremes peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 1968). Continue reading ‘Love Child’ by Diana Ross & the Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1968)
(Saturday, November 30, 1968) — “Magic Carpet Ride” by Steppenwolf peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Magic Carpet Ride’ by Steppenwolf peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 1968)
Video: 'John lennon & Yoko Ono - Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins' (3 videos)
(Friday, November 29, 1968) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his girlfriend, avant-garde artist Yoko Ono, released Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins, the couple’s first of three experimental albums, today in the UK through Track Records (Jan. 6, 1969, in the U.S.).
The album was the result of an all-night session of musical experimentation with Yoko in John’s home studio at Kenwood, while his now ex-wife, Cynthia Lennon, was on holiday in Greece.
Their debut recording is known not only for its avant-garde content, but also for its cover which features the couple naked.
Technically, the LP had been available since Nov. 1, 1968, but only by calling Apple, The Beatles’ company, in person at their London headquarters or by ordering a copy through the mail.
Video: 'Beatles Christmas 1968 - Happy Christmas'
(Thursday, November 28, 1968) — John Lennon taped his contribution today in London to The Beatles’ 1968 Christmas Record, an annual holiday musical/spoken performance by The Beatles for members of their fan club. Continue reading Lennon records contribution to ‘The Beatles’ 1968 Christmas Record’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1968)
Video: 'John Lennon - Imagine (An Andrew Solt Documentary Film, USA 1988)' (Nov. 28, 1968, at 46:32-46:39)
(Thursday, November 28, 1968) — John Lennon of The Beatles pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis today at Marylebone Magistrates’ Court in London, one month after a police raid on his home allegedly discovered 219 grains of cannabis resin. Continue reading Lennon pleads guilty to cannabis possession 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1968)
Video: 'The Monkees ~ 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee Complete TV Special'
(Wednesday, November 27, 1968) — Video-recording of 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee, a television special starring The Monkees, wrapped up today at MGM Studios, Culver City, California. Continue reading Video-recording of ’33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee’ wraps 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1968)
