Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

The Monkees complete first four recordings for TV series 60 years ago today (Jul 9 1966)

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Video: 'This Just Doesn't Seem to Be My Day (Original Stereo Version) [2006 Remaster]'

(Saturday, July 9, 1966) — The Monkees completed the core tracking for the made-for-TV rock/pop music band’s first four recordings today at RCA Studio A at 6363 Sunset Blvd in Hollywood, including “(Theme From) The Monkees,” “This Just Doesn’t Seem to Be My Day,” “Take a Giant Step,” and “Saturday’s Child.” Continue reading The Monkees complete first four recordings for TV series 60 years ago today (Jul 9 1966) →

‘Red Rubber Ball’ by The Cyrkle peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1966)

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(Saturday, July 9, 1966) — “Red Rubber Ball” by The Cyrkle peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Red Rubber Ball’ by The Cyrkle peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1966) →

‘Little Girl’ by Syndicate of Sound peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1966)

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(Saturday, July 9, 1966) — “Little Girl” by Syndicate of Sound peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Little Girl’ by Syndicate of Sound peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1966) →

‘Dirty Water’ by The Standells peaks at #11 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1966)

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(Saturday, July 9, 1966) — “Dirty Water” by The Standells peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Dirty Water’ by The Standells peaks at #11 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1966) →

‘Rain’ by The Beatles peaks at #23 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1966)

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(Saturday, July 9, 1966) — “Rain” by The Beatles peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Rain’ by The Beatles peaks at #23 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1966) →

‘Hey Joe’ by The Leaves peaks at #31 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1966)

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(Saturday, July 9, 1966) — “Hey Joe” by The Leaves peaked at #31 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hey Joe’ by The Leaves peaks at #31 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1966) →

‘Yesterday and Today’ studio album by The Beatles debuts at #120 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1966)

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Video: 'The BEATLES - Yesterday And Today - U.S. butcher stereo version'

(Saturday, July 9, 1966) — Yesterday and Today by The Beatles debuted at #120 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. It was the group’s 17th appearance on the chart since Feb. 1, 1964. Continue reading ‘Yesterday and Today’ studio album by The Beatles debuts at #120 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1966) →

‘Nowhere Man’ EP by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 8 1966)

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Video: 'The Beatles : Nowhere Man E.P. (Mono)'

(Friday, July 8, 1966) — Nowhere Man, an extended play (EP) by The Beatles, was released today in Britain only, featuring four songs from the British version of the album Rubber Soul: “Nowhere Man,” “Drive My Car,” “Michelle” and “You Won’t See Me.” Continue reading ‘Nowhere Man’ EP by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 8 1966) →

The Beatles return to London, slam treatment while in Manila 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 8 1966)

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Video: 'The Beatles - London Airport Interview 1966' (6 clips)

(Friday, July 8, 1966, 6:00 a.m. BST) — After a few days of rest on their first trip to India, The Beatles arrived this morning at London Airport, eager to complain about the abusive treatment they had received in Manila earlier in the week, with John Lennon declaring: “We’ll just never go to any nuthouses again.”

The Monkees record early versions of three songs 60 years ago this hour (Jul 7 1966)

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Video: 'THE MONKEES "GONNA BUY ME A DOG" BACKING TRACK HAL BLAINE' (version one - backing track take five)

(Tuesday, July 7, 1966, 8:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m. PDT) — The made-for-TV band (with member Michael Nesmith producing), The Monkees recorded an early versions of “Gonna Buy Me a Dog,” “So Goes Love,” and “Papa Gene’s Blues” tonight at Western Recorders Studio 2 in Hollywood. Continue reading The Monkees record early versions of three songs 60 years ago this hour (Jul 7 1966) →