Category Archives: 1960s

The Beatles record early version of ‘The Fool on the Hill’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 25 1967)

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Video: 'The Beatles - Recording Session, September 25 1967'

(Monday, September 25, 1967, 7:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded an early version of the Paul McCartney song “The Fool on the Hill” today at EMI Studio 2 in London, capturing three takes of the backing track, followed by overdubs, for Magical Mystery Tour, their next television film and record project. Continue reading The Beatles record early version of ‘The Fool on the Hill’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 25 1967) →

The Doors release ‘Strange Days’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 25 1967)

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Video: 'Strange Days' (10 videos)

(Monday, September 25, 1967) — Strange Days, the second studio album by the American rock band The Doors, featuring the hit singles “People Are Strange” and “Love Me Two Times,” was released today. Continue reading The Doors release ‘Strange Days’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 25 1967) →

The Mamas and the Papas, Topo Gigio perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 24 1967)

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Video: 'The Mamas & The Papas - California Dreamin' 1968'

(Sunday, September 24, 1967, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Mamas and the Papas performed “California Dreamin'” and Topo Gigio appeared again on tonight’s edition of the CBS television variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading The Mamas and the Papas, Topo Gigio perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 24 1967) →

The Beatles film ‘Your Mother Should Know’ sequence 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 24 1967)

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Video: 'THE BEATLES - Magical Mystery Tour [1967]' (Sept. 24, 1967, at 48:21)

(Sunday, September 24, 1967) — The Beatles filmed the sequence for “Your Mother Should Know”, the grand finale of their Dec. 26, 1967, Magical Mystery Tour television special, today on a ballroom set constructed in the huge aircraft hanger area of West Malling Air Station, west of Maidstone, Kent, England. Continue reading The Beatles film ‘Your Mother Should Know’ sequence 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 24 1967) →

The Monkees complete two tracks for next album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1967)

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Video: 'Hard To Believe (vocals down mono remix, edit)' (at 1:00:00)

(Saturday, September 23, 1967) — The Monkees completed two tracks: “Hard To Believe” and a re-make of “She Hangs Out” for their fourth studio album today at RCA Victor Studios in Hollywood Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. Continue reading The Monkees complete two tracks for next album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1967) →

‘The Letter’ by The Box Tops peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1967)

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(Saturday, September 23, 1967) — “The Letter” by The Box Tops peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Sept. 23/30, Oct. 7/14, 1967). Continue reading ‘The Letter’ by The Box Tops peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1967) →

‘Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie’ by Jay & the Techniques peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1967)

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(Saturday, September 23, 1967) — “Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie” by Jay & the Techniques peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie’ by Jay & the Techniques peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1967) →

‘I Dig Rock and Roll Music’ by Peter, Paul and Mary peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1967)

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(Saturday, September 23, 1967) — “I Dig Rock and Roll Music” by Peter, Paul and Mary peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I Dig Rock and Roll Music’ by Peter, Paul and Mary peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1967) →

‘And Your Bird Can Sing/Got To Get You Into My Life’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1967)

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Video: 'The Beatles cartoons Episode 35'

(Saturday, September 23, 1967, 12:00 noon EDT) — The Beatles go off on a wild hunt for a rare bird that has the ability to sing anything; and later, the band heads off to India for some much needed relaxation on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC. Continue reading ‘And Your Bird Can Sing/Got To Get You Into My Life’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1967) →

The Beatles film ‘I Am The Walrus’ sequence 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1967)

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Video: 'THE BEATLES - Magical Mystery Tour [1967]' (Sept. 23, 1967, at 10:17-17:23; 25:09-29:52)

(Saturday, September 23, 1967) — The Beatles filmed several scenes for their Dec. 26, 1967, Magical Mystery Tour television special today at West Malling Air Station west of Maidstone, Kent, England, including the marathon, the recruiting sergeant
(played by Victor Spinetti) and the “I Am The Walrus” video. Continue reading The Beatles film ‘I Am The Walrus’ sequence 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1967) →