Category Archives: 1960s

Jim Morrison of The Doors hospitalized in Amsterdam 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1968)


Video: 'The Doors Live in Amsterdam'

(Sunday, September 15, 1968)The Doors, without lead singer Jim Morrison, performed tonight at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam during the band’s 1968 European Tour. Continue reading Jim Morrison of The Doors hospitalized in Amsterdam 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1968)

‘You’re All I Need to Get By’ by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1968)

(Saturday, September 14, 1968)“You’re All I Need to Get By” by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You’re All I Need to Get By’ by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1968)

‘Hey Jude’ by The Beatles debuts at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1968)

(Saturday, September 14, 1968)“Hey Jude” by The Beatles debuted at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Hey Jude’ by The Beatles debuts at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1968)

‘Do It Again’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #20 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1968)

(Saturday, September 14, 1968)“Do It Again” by The Beach Boys peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Do It Again’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #20 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1968)

The Doors perform in Frankfurt 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1968)


Video: 'The Doors - Light My Fire. [Live Frankfurt, Germany ''Kongresshalle'' Septiembre 14 de 1968.]'

(Saturday, September 14, 1968, 6:00 p.m. CEST scheduled start time; second show scheduled for 9:00 p.m. CEST)The Doors performed the first of two shows tonight at the Kongresshalle in Frankfurt, West Germany, during the band’s 1968 European Tour. Continue reading The Doors perform in Frankfurt 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1968)

‘Revolution’ by The Beatles debuts at #38 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1968)

(Saturday, September 14, 1968)“Revolution” by The Beatles, released as the B-side of the “Hey Jude” single, debuted at #38 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Revolution’ by The Beatles debuts at #38 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1968)

The Doors perform for TV show in Frankfurt 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1968)


Video: 'Hammered Crowd Goin' Wild to The Doors' Live Performance in Frankfurt, Germany (1968)'

(Friday, September 13, 1968, 1:00 p.m. CEST)The Doors performed today at Romer Square in Frankfurt, West Germany, lip-synching to “Hello, I Love You” for ZDF-TV’s 4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet during the band’s 1968 European Tour. Continue reading The Doors perform for TV show in Frankfurt 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1968)

The Beatles complete ‘Helter Skelter’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1968)


Video: 'Helter Skelter (Remastered 2009)'

(Tuesday, September 10, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. BST) — The Beatles completed recording Paul McCartney’s “Helter Skelter” at EMI Studio 2 in London tonight, adding numerous overdubs. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Helter Skelter’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1968)

The Doors perform in London 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1968)


Video: '01 When The Music's Over [Video] - The Doors (Live 1968)'

(Sunday, September 8, 1968, 2:30 a.m. BST scheduled start time)The Doors performed tonight at the Roundhouse in London with approximately 2,500 in attendance, the band’s fourth of four shows at the venue in two days. Continue reading The Doors perform in London 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1968)

The Doors perform in London 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1968)


Video: 'The Doors full concert live in London, 1968'

(Saturday, September 7, 1968, 7:30 p.m. BST scheduled start time)The Doors performed tonight at the Roundhouse in London with approximately 2,500 in attendance, the band’s third of four shows at the venue in two days. Continue reading The Doors perform in London 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1968)