Category Archives: 1960s

‘Mustang Sally’ by Wilson Pickett peaks at #23 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 24 1966)

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(Saturday, December 24, 1966) — “Mustang Sally” by Wilson Pickett peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.

In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked Wilson Pickett’s recording of the song at #434 on a list of “500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”

‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’ released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1966)

1960s, Movies 1960s


Video: 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' (trailer)

(Friday, December 23, 1966) — The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, an Italian epic Spaghetti Western film about a three men seeking hidden loot during the Civil War (the third and final installment in the Dollars Trilogy following A Fistful of Dollars and For a Few Dollars More), was released today in Italy. Continue reading ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’ released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1966) →

‘Love in the Open Air’/’Theme From ‘The Family Way” single by George Martin Orchestra released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1966)

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Video: 'Love In The Open Air 'The Family Way' Paul McCartney (1966) (HQ)'

(Friday, December 23, 1966) — “Love in the Open Air” backed with “Theme From ‘The Family Way'” by Beatles’ producer George Martin & His Orchestra, two tracks from the The Family Way (Original Soundtrack Album), were released as a single today, featuring Paul McCartney of The Beatles as composer. Continue reading ‘Love in the Open Air’/’Theme From ‘The Family Way” single by George Martin Orchestra released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1966) →

The Beatles complete recording ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1966)

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Video: 'Strawberry Fields Forever - Take 26 (RM9)'

(Wednesday, December 21, 1966, 10:00-11:45 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles completed recording “Strawberry Fields Forever” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London as John Lennon re-recorded his lead vocals, accompanied by snare drum and occasional piano. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1966) →

The Beatles finish recording ‘When I’m Sixty-Four’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1966)

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Video: 'When I'm Sixty-Four- The Beatles (Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band)'

(Wednesday, December 21, 1966, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles completed recording “When I’m Sixty-Four” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London with the overdub of a clarinet part scored by George Martin. Continue reading The Beatles finish recording ‘When I’m Sixty-Four’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1966) →

The Beatles deny rumors of internal rift in separate ITN interviews 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 20 1966)

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Video: 'The Beatles on EMI Studios, London - December 20, 1966'

(Tuesday, December 20, 1966, afternoon/evening GMT) — With speculation mounting about The Beatles’ future, members of the group were interviewed separately today for the Dec. 29, 1966, edition of ITN’s weekly television series Reporting ’66 outside EMI Studios in London as they arrived for their evening recording session. Continue reading The Beatles deny rumors of internal rift in separate ITN interviews 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 20 1966) →