(Saturday, March 25, 1967) — “For What It’s Worth” by Buffalo Springfield peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘For What It’s Worth’ by Buffalo Springfield peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 25 1967)
Category Archives: 1960s
‘The Doors’ album debuts at #163 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 25 1967)
Video: 'The Doors' (11 videos)
(Saturday, March 25, 1967) — “The Doors,” the self-titled debut album by the American rock band The Doors, debuted at #163 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘The Doors’ album debuts at #163 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 25 1967)
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The Monkees complete recording two tracks 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1967)
Video: 'For Pete's Sake [Master Backing Track]'
(Thursday, March 23, 1967, 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m./7:00 p.m.-2:30 a.m. PST) — The Monkees recorded “For Pete’s Sake” completed “Shades Of Gray” today at Studio C, RCA Recording Studios in Hollywood during the group’s recording sessions for the album Headquarters. Continue reading The Monkees complete recording two tracks 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1967)
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The Beatles complete recording ‘Getting Better’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1967)
Video: 'The Beatles - "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" (Mono) [Full Album]'('Getting Better' at 8:16)
(Thursday, March 23, 1967, 7:00 p.m.-3:45 a.m. BST) — The Beatles completed recording “Getting Better” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London with various overdubs recorded, including included handclaps, congas, piano and electric guitar. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording ‘Getting Better’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1967)
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The Monkees work on three tracks 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1967)
Video: 'Early Morning Blues and Greens [Mono Master]'
(Wednesday, March 22, 1967, 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m./1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m./6:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m. PST) — The Monkees recorded “Early Morning Blues And Greens,” overdubbed Cello and French horn on “Shades Of Gray” and recorded an early version of “No Time” today at Studio C, RCA Recording Studios in Hollywood during the group’s recording sessions for the album Headquarters. Continue reading The Monkees work on three tracks 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1967)
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Career criminal Charles Manson paroled 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1967)
(Tuesday, March 21, 1967) — Charles Manson, who had spent more than half of his 32 years in prisons and other institutions, was paroled today from McNeil Island Corrections Center near Steilacoom, Washington, after serving seven years for transporting women across state lines for the purpose of prostitution and forging checks.
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The Doors perform for debut New York TV appearance 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1967)
(Tuesday, March 21, 1967) — During a three-week residency at The Ondine in New York City, The Doors performed “Break On Through” today for their New York television debut on Clay Cole’s Diskotek, which would air Apr. 1, 1967, at 6:00 p.m. EST on WPIX Channel 11.
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The Beatles complete recording ‘Lovely Rita’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1967)
Video: 'The Beatles - "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" (Mono) [Full Album]'('Lovely Rita' at 27:33)
(Tuesday, March 21, 1967, 7:00 p.m.-2:45 a.m. BST) — The Beatles completed recording “Lovely Rita” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London, as producer George Martin “dropped in” a piano solo. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording ‘Lovely Rita’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1967)
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The Beatles complete recording ‘She’s Leaving Home’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 20 1967)
Video: 'The Beatles - "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" (Mono) [Full Album]'('She's Leaving Home' at 13:41))
(Monday, March 20, 1967, 7:00 p.m.-3:30 a.m. BST) — The Beatles completed recording “She’s Leaving Home” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London, with Paul McCartney and John Lennon adding their vocals. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording ‘She’s Leaving Home’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 20 1967)
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Paul McCartney, John Lennon of The Beatles interviewed 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 20 1967)
Video: '11 - The Beatles - Ivor Novello Awards - Yellow Submarine'
(Monday, March 20, 1967, 7:00 p.m. BST) — Paul McCartney and John Lennon of The Beatles were interviewed twice tonight (first for the BBC Light Programme The Ivor Novello Awards for 1966 — the British music industry would award them an Ivor Novello Award on Mar. 27, 1966, for writing “Michelle,” the most-performed song in Britain in 1966 — and then for the Tops of the Pops radio program for BBC Radio’s Transcription Service) by Brian Matthew at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney, John Lennon of The Beatles interviewed 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 20 1967)
