Category Archives: 1960s

‘Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)’ by Cher peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 23 1966)

(Saturday, April 23, 1966) — “Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)” by Cher peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)’ by Cher peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 23 1966)

‘Secret Agent Man’ by Johnny Rivers peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 23 1966)

(Saturday, April 23, 1966) — “Secret Agent Man” by Johnny Rivers peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Secret Agent Man’ by Johnny Rivers peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 23 1966)

‘Sign of the Times’ by Petula Clark peaks at #11 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 23 1966)

(Saturday, April 23, 1966) — “Sign of the Times” by Petula Clark peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sign of the Times’ by Petula Clark peaks at #11 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 23 1966)

‘What Now My Love’ by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass peaks at #24 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 23 1966)

(Saturday, April 23, 1966) — “What Now My Love” by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass peaked at #24 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘What Now My Love’ by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass peaks at #24 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 23 1966)

‘Wild Thing’ single by The Troggs released 60 years ago today (Apr 22 1966)


Video: 'Wild Thing (1993 Remastered)'

(Friday, April 22, 1966) — The single “Wild Thing” by The Troggs was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘Wild Thing’ single by The Troggs released 60 years ago today (Apr 22 1966)

The Beatles complete ‘Taxman’ and ‘Tomorrow Never Knows’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 22 1966)


Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 2), April 20th - May 5th, 1966' 51:54 Taxman (RM1) [Emidisc Acetate]
54:33 Taxman (Edit RM5-RM6) [UK Mono]
57:11 Taxman (Without Count-In) [French Mono]
59:43 Taxman (Take 11 with ADT Vocals)
1:02:11 Taxman (Take 12) [Tape Reduction of Take 11]
1:04:39 Taxman (Tape Process Multitracks)
1:07:00 Taxman (Backing Track)

(Friday, April 22, 1966, 2:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles resumed production of their seventh studio album Revolver this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, as they completed George Harrison’s “Taxman” and John Lennon’s “Tomorrow Never Knows.” Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Taxman’ and ‘Tomorrow Never Knows’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 22 1966)

The Beatles begin recording ‘Taxman’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 21 1966)


Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 2), April 20th - May 5th, 1966'
04:47 Taxman (Live Take 11)
07:18 Taxman (Take 11 with Overdubs)

(Thursday, April 21, 1966, 2:30 p.m.-12:50 a.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles resumed production of their seventh studio album Revolver this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, as they started work afresh of George Harrison’s “Taxman.” Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘Taxman’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 21 1966)

The Beatles begin recording ‘And Your Bird Can Sing’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 20 1966)


Video: 'And Your Bird Can Sing (First Version / Take 2)'

(Wednesday, April 20, 1966, 2:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles resumed production of their seventh studio album Revolver this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, as they began recording John Lennon’s “And Your Bird Can Sing.” Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘And Your Bird Can Sing’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 20 1966)

Bobbi Gibb becomes first woman to run Boston Marathon 60 years ago today (Apr 19 1966)


Video: 'A Boston Marathon First: Bobbi Gibb On Her History-Making Run'

(Tuesday, April 19, 1966) — Bobbi Gibb, 23, became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon at a time when only men were allowed to participate. Continue reading Bobbi Gibb becomes first woman to run Boston Marathon 60 years ago today (Apr 19 1966)

The Beatles complete ‘Doctor Robert’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 19 1966)


Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 1), April 6th - April 19th, 1966' (Doctor Robert (Doctor Robert (Take 7 with Overdubs) at 38:17-41:15))

(Tuesday, April 19, 1966, 2:30 p.m.-midnight BST) — The English rock band The Beatles resumed production of their seventh studio album Revolver this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, completing John Lennon’s “Doctor Robert.” Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Doctor Robert’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 19 1966)