Video: 'That Time Jimi Hendrix Opened for The Monkees'
(Saturday, July 8, 1967, 8:00 p.m. EDT) — In one of the oddest musical pairings in rock history, the psychedelic rock band The Jimi Hendrix Experience joined The Monkees on tour tonight at The Coliseum in Jacksonville, Florida, as the opening act for made-for-television pop sensations. Continue reading Jimi Hendrix joins The Monkees’ tour in Jacksonville, Fl 50 years ago this hour (Jul 8 1967)
(Saturday, July 8, 1967) — “Little Bit O’ Soul” by The Music Explosion at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, July 8, 1967) — “Don’t Sleep in the Subway” Petula Clark at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Don’t Sleep in the Subway’ by Petula Clark peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1967)
(Saturday, July 8, 1967) — “Come on Down to My Boat” Every Mother’s Son at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, July 8, 1967) — “Up, Up and Away” The 5th Dimension at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Up, Up and Away’ by The 5th Dimension peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1967)
(Saturday, July 8, 1967) — “The Tracks of My Tears” Johnny Rivers at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Video: 'The Beatles - All You Need is Love (11, 1967, Stereo Remastered 2009)'
(Friday, July 7, 1967) — The single “All You Need Is Love”/“Baby, You’re a Rich Man” by The Beatles was released today in the UK (July 17, 1967, in the U.S.). Continue reading ‘All You Need Is Love’/’Baby, You’re a Rich Man’ single by The Beatles released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1967)
Video: 'Light My Fire - The Doors Live At The Kaiser Dome, San Bernardino, CA. July 4, 1967'
(Tuesday, July 4, 1967, 8:00 p.m. PDT scheduled start time) — The Doors performed tonight before approximately 1,600 fans at the Kaiser Dome in San Bernardino, California. Continue reading The Doors perform at Kaiser Dome in San Bernardino 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1967)
Video: 'The Beatles - "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" (2009 Stereo Remastered) [Full Album]'
(Saturday, July 1, 1967) — Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, the eighth studio album by English rock band the Beatles, recognized for its innovations in music production, songwriting and graphic design, reflecting an embodiment of the 1960s counterculture, and bridging a cultural divide between popular music and legitimate art, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for 15 consecutive weeks (July 1/8/15/22/29, Aug. 5/12/19/26, Sept. 2/9/16/23/30, Oct. 7, 1967). Continue reading ‘Sgt. Pepper’ album by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1967)
(Saturday, July 1, 1967) — “Windy” by The Association at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (July 1/8/15/22, 1967).
