Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

The Doors record ‘Alabama Song (Whisky Bar)’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 20 1966)


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(Tuesday, September 20, 1966, 3:00-6:00 p.m. PDT) — The Doors (Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore) complete the recording of “Alabama Song (Whisky Bar)” for their debut album today at Sunset Sound Recorders, 6650 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood.

Filming of Lennon’s ‘How I Won The War’ resumes in Spain 60 years ago today (Sep 19 1966)


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(Monday, September 19, 1966) — Filming of Richard Lester’s film How I Won The War featuring John Lennon of The Beatles resumed today in Almeria, Spain, and would continue there through Nov. 6, 1966.

Beatle George Harrison’s secret India retreat forced into open 60 years ago today (Sep 19 1966)


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(Monday, September 19, 1966) — Beatles guitarist George Harrison told reporters today that he came to India to study music and yoga, asking that he and his wife, Pattie, be allowed to pursue their visit in privacy. Continue reading Beatle George Harrison’s secret India retreat forced into open 60 years ago today (Sep 19 1966)

‘Yellow Submarine’ by The Beatles peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 17 1966)

(Saturday, September 24, 1966) — “Yellow Submarine” by The Beatles peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week, becoming the most successful Beatles track to feature drummer Ringo Starr as lead vocalist. Continue reading ‘Yellow Submarine’ by The Beatles peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 17 1966)

‘Bus Stop’ by The Hollies peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 17 1966)

(Saturday, September 17, 1966) — “Bus Stop” by The Hollies peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Bus Stop’ by The Hollies peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 17 1966)

‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1966)

(Saturday, September 17, 1966) — “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” by The Beach Boys peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1966)

‘Guantanamera’ by The Sandpipers peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 17 1966)

(Saturday, September 17, 1966) — “Guantanamera” by The Sandpipers peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Guantanamera’ by The Sandpipers peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 17 1966)

‘Help/We Can Work It Out’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Sep 17 1966)


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(Saturday, September 17, 1966, 10:30 a.m. EDT) — The Beatles are visiting Paris, when Paul and Ringo spot a beautiful woman, and later while in Hollywood, the band runs into a magician that uses his magic in order to rob them on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC. Continue reading ‘Help/We Can Work It Out’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Sep 17 1966)

The Doors complete recording epic song ‘The End’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 16 1966)


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(Friday, September 16, 1966, 7:00-10:00 p.m. PDT) — The Doors (Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore) complete the recording of “The End” for their debut album tonight at Sunset Sound Recorders, 6650 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood. Continue reading The Doors complete recording epic song ‘The End’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 16 1966)

The Doors record ‘Take It as It Comes’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 14 1966)


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(Wednesday, September 14, 1966, 7:00-10:00 p.m. PDT) — The Doors (Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore) recorded “Take It as It Comes” for their debut album tonight at Sunset Sound Recorders, 6650 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood.