Category Archives: 1960s

The Beatles record ‘Blackbird’ in London 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 11 1968)

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

Video: 'Paul McCartney - Blackbird - Abbey Road Studios, London, England (11.06.1968)'

(Tuesday, June 11, 1968, 3:30 p.m.-12:15 a.m. BST) — Paul McCartney, with John Lennon present (George Harrison and Ringo Starr were in California to film Harrison’s appearances in Ravi Shankar’s documentary Raga) recorded his song “Blackbird” for The Beatles’ “White Album” today at EMI Studio in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Blackbird’ in London 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 11 1968) →

Lennon, McCartney filmed for Apple promo film 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 11 1968)

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

Video: 'John Lennon & Paul McCartney - Wigmore St., London, England (08 - 18.06.1968)'

(Tuesday, June 11, 1968) — John Lennon and Paul McCartney were filmed for an in-house promotional feature presenting The Beatles’ new company, Apple, today at the company’s headquarters, 95 Wigmore Street in London.

Video: 'John Lennon & Paul McCartney - Wigmore St., London, England (08 - 18.06.1968)'

Also during this period, McCartney was filmed with Apple Records’ new signing Mary Hopkin, as part of the promotional film for the label.


Video: 'Apple Promo Film #1 - Mary Hopkin, Beatles (08.06 - 18.06.1968)'

George Harrison filmed for Ravi Shankar’s ‘Raga’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 10 1968)

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

Video: 'George Harrison & Ravi Shankar - Raga - Big Sur, CA, US (10.06.1968)'

(Monday, June 10, 1968) — George Harrison of The Beatles, on a break from the band’s “White Album” sessions in London, was filmed for Ravi Shankar’s feature documentary Raga today at a country retreat overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Big Sur, California. Continue reading George Harrison filmed for Ravi Shankar’s ‘Raga’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 10 1968) →

Lennon, Ono collaborate on their first films 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 9 1968)

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

Video: 'John Lennon Talks About 'In His Own Write' At The National Theatre In 1968' (4 videos)

(Sunday, June 9, 1968) — John Lennon and Yoko Ono collaborated on their first films, Smile and Two Virgins, today at Kenwood, Lennon’s home in Weybridge, Surrey, England.

Video: 'Yoko Ono - John Lennon - Two Virgins Parte 1/2

Video: 'Yoko Ono - John Lennon - Two Virgins Parte 2/2'

The Doors perform at Bakersfield Civic Auditorium 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors


Video: 'The Doors - ''Bakersfield Civic Auditorium'' California, Junio 8 de 1968.'

(Saturday, June 8, 1968) — The Doors performed tonight at Bakersfield Civic Auditorium in Bakersfield, California. Continue reading The Doors perform at Bakersfield Civic Auditorium 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1968) →

Robert F. Kennedy buried at Arlington 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1968)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Robert Kennedy Funeral (1968) | British Pathé' (evening coverage begins at 5:14)

(Saturday, June 8, 1968, 10:30-10:45 p.m. EDT) — Senator Robert F. Kennedy was buried tonight in the glow of floodlights, not far from President John F. Kennedy’s grave on the hillside at Arlington National Cemetery. Continue reading Robert F. Kennedy buried at Arlington 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1968) →

‘D. W. Washburn’/’It’s Nice to Be With You’ by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Monkees

(Saturday, June 8, 1968) — “D. W. Washburn”/“It’s Nice to Be With You” by The Monkees, the made-for-television rock group’s eighth single, was released today. Continue reading ‘D. W. Washburn’/’It’s Nice to Be With You’ by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1968) →

Thousands line tracks to bid RFK farewell 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1968)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'RFK's final journey: How America stood by train tracks to say farewell'

(Saturday, June 8, 1968, 1:02-9:08 p.m. EDT) — Thousands of mourners lined the tracks and stations, paying their respects as the flag-draped coffin containing the body of Senator Robert F. Kennedy was transported today by a slow-moving train to Washington, D.C., for burial at Arlington National Cemetery following a funeral Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York. Continue reading Thousands line tracks to bid RFK farewell 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1968) →

‘Delilah’ by Tom Jones peaks at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1968)

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(Saturday, June 8, 1968) — “Delilah” by Tom Jones peaks at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Delilah’ by Tom Jones peaks at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1968) →

‘Like to Get to Know You’ by Spanky and Our Gang peaks at #17 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1968)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, June 8, 1968) — “Like to Get to Know You” by Spanky and Our Gang peaks at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Like to Get to Know You’ by Spanky and Our Gang peaks at #17 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1968) →