Video: 'Elvis Presley (Black Leather Sit-Down Show 1 June 27, 1968)'
(Thursday, June 27, 1968, 6:00 p.m PDT) — Elvis Presley performed the first of two sit-down live mini-concerts for his television special Singer Presents…ELVIS (commonly referred to as the 68 Comeback Special) tonight at NBC Studios in Burbank, California, for airing on Dec. 3, 1968. Continue reading Presley performs for ‘Comeback’ special 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1968)
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(Wednesday, June 26, 1968; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — George Harrison of The Beatles, acting as producer and playing acoustic guitar, completed two tracks for Jackie Lomax today at EMI Studio 3, including “Sour Milk Sea” (written by Harrison and demoed by The Beatles in late May 1968) and “The Eagle Laughs at You.” Continue reading Harrison completes ‘Sour Milk Sea’ for Lomax 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1968)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Linda Eastman - Los Angeles, CA, US (24.06.1968)'
(Monday, June 24, 1968) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles and his future wife, photographer Linda Eastman, were filmed sailing on the yacht of Warner Bros. executive John Calley today in Los Angeles, California. Continue reading McCartney filmed with future wife in Los Angeles 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1968)
Video: 'Eyes On The Prize - (Part 10) The Promised Land 1967–1968' (June 24, 1968, at 53:58)
(Monday, June 24, 1968, shortly after 11:00 a.m. EDT; during the Civil rights movement) — Police in Washington, D.C., closed down a shantytown known as “Resurrection City,” today, evicting some 500 remaining members of the Poor People’s Campaign from West Potomac Park. Continue reading D.C. police close Resurrection City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1968)
Video: 'Paul McCartney - Beverly Hills Hotel, Los Angeles, CA, US (23.06.1968) 8mm'
(Sunday, June 23, 1968) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles was filmed today at the Beverly Hills Hotel in California, where he was taking a break from recording sessions for The Beatles (also known as “The White Album”) to promote Apple Corps, the band’s new company, at a sales conference attended by executives from Capitol Records. Continue reading Paul McCartney filmed at Beverly Hills Hotel 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1968)
(Saturday, June 22, 1968) — “This Guy’s in Love with You” by Herb Alpert peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (June 22/29, July 6/13, 1968). Continue reading ‘This Guy’s in Love with You’ by Herb Alpert peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 22 1968)
(Saturday, June 22, 1968) — “MacArthur Park” by Richard Harris peaks at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘MacArthur Park’ by Richard Harris peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 22 1968)
(Saturday, June 22, 1968) — “Reach Out of the Darkness” by Friend & Lover peaks at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Reach Out of the Darkness’ by Friend & Lover peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 22 1968)
Video: 'Revolution 1 - The Beatles Remastered (2009) The White Album'
(Friday, June 21, 1968, 2:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed John Lennon’s “Revolution 1” at EMI Studio Two in London tonight, adding brass and guitar overdubs. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Revolution 1’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1968)
Video: 'Revolution 9 - The Beatles Remastered (2009) The White Album'
(Thursday, June 20, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-3:30 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — Following several days’ work compiling tape loops and effects, John Lennon of The Beatles assembled the master tape tonight for “Revolution 9” at EMI Studios in London. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Revolution 9’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 20 1968)
