Category Archives: 1960s

‘The Wichita Train Whistle Sings’ by Mike Nesmith peaks at #144 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 17 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Monkees


Video: 'the wichita train whistle sings (1968) FULL ALBUM mike nesmith shorty rogers serious monkee business'

(Saturday, August 1, 1968) — The Wichita Train Whistle Sings, the de facto first solo album by Michael Nesmith of The Monkees, although the artist credited on the initial release was actually “The Wichita Train Whistle,” peaked at #144 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Wichita Train Whistle Sings’ by Mike Nesmith peaks at #144 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 17 1968) →

The Beatles record ‘Rocky Raccoon’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 15 1968)

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


Video: 'Rocky Raccoon (Anthology 3 Version)' (take 8)

(Thursday, August 15, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles recorded Paul McCartney’s “Rocky Raccoon” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording nine takes. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Rocky Raccoon’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 15 1968) →

The Beatles record ‘What’s the New Mary Jane’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 14 1968)

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


Video: 'The Beatles - White Album Outtakes Medley' (take 2, Aug. 14, 1968, at 4:11-4:44)

(Wednesday, August 14, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-4:30 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles recorded John Lennon’s “What’s the New Mary Jane” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording four takes. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘What’s the New Mary Jane’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 14 1968) →

The Beatles complete ‘Not Guilty’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1968)

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


Video: 'Not Guilty (Anthology 3 Version)'

(Monday, August 12, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-4:15 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed George Harrison’s “Not Guilty” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording Harrison’s final lead vocals. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Not Guilty’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1968) →

‘Dreams of the Everyday Housewife’ by Glen Campbell peaks at #32 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 10 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, August 10, 1968) — “Dreams of the Everyday Housewife” by Glen Campbell peaks at #32 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dreams of the Everyday Housewife’ by Glen Campbell peaks at #32 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 10 1968) →

‘Waiting for the Sun’ album by The Doors debuts at #110 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 10 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors


Video: 'The Doors - Waiting for the Sun (Full Album)' (11 videos)

(Saturday, August 10, 1968) — Waiting for the Sun, the third studio album by the American rock band The Doors, debuted at #110 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘Waiting for the Sun’ album by The Doors debuts at #110 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 10 1968) →

The Beatles begin recording ‘Mother Nature’s Son’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 9 1968)

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


Video: 'Mother Nature's Son (Anthology 3 Version)'

(Friday, August 9, 1968, 10:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. BST) — The Beatles began recording Paul McCartney’s “Mother Nature’s Son” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London, with McCartney recording 25 takes while playing an acoustic guitar. Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘Mother Nature’s Son’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 9 1968) →

Nixon accepts GOP POTUS nomination 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 8 1968)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Nixon's 1968 RNC Acceptance Speech'

(Thursday, August 8, 1968, 11:53 p.m. EDT; during the 1968 Republican National Convention) — Former Vice President Richard Nixon of New York accepted the Republican presidential nomination tonight at Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Florida, with a pledge to lead the nation to “the next American frontier.” Continue reading Nixon accepts GOP POTUS nomination 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 8 1968) →

Agnew accepts GOP VPOTUS nomination 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 8 1968)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '1968 Spiro Agnew Republican Convention Vice President Acceptance Speech'

(Thursday, August 8, 1968, 10:25 p.m. EDT; during the 1968 Republican National Convention) — Governor Spiro T. Agnew of Maryland accepted the Republican vice presidential nomination tonight at Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Florida, saying a major objective of a Nixon administration will be “to make black Americans partners in our system.” Continue reading Agnew accepts GOP VPOTUS nomination 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 8 1968) →

Beatle John Lennon filmed at London fashion show 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 6 1968)

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


Video: 'John Lennon London Fashion Show News Footage // 11 August 1968'

(Tuesday, August 6, 1968) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his girlfriend, Yoko Ono, were filmed today, attending a show of designer Ossie Clark’s new fashions at the London nightclub Revolution in Mayfair. Continue reading Beatle John Lennon filmed at London fashion show 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 6 1968) →