Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

The Monkees record ‘Apples, Peaches, Bananas and Pears’ in Hollywood 60 years ago this hour (Oct 31 1966)


Video: 'Apples, Peaches, Bananas and Pears (2006 Remaster)'

(Monday, October 31, 1966, 2:00-5:00 p.m. PST) — The Monkees recorded “Apples, Peaches, Bananas and Pears” today at RCA Victor Studio B in Hollywood. Continue reading The Monkees record ‘Apples, Peaches, Bananas and Pears’ in Hollywood 60 years ago this hour (Oct 31 1966) →

James Brown, Nancy Sinatra perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 30 1966)


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(Sunday, October 30, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — James Brown performed a medley of hits, including: “I Got You (I Feel Good),” “Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag,” “Prisoner of Love,” “Please, Please, Please” and “Night Train” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 at 1697–1699 Broadway, between 53rd and 54th streets, in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City. Continue reading James Brown, Nancy Sinatra perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 30 1966) →

Beatle John Lennon interviewed in Carboneras, Spain 60 years ago today (Oct 29 1966)


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(Saturday, October 29, 1966) — Beatle John Lennon was interviewed today by Fred Robbins for the Assignment: Hollywood radio show on the set of the movie How I Won the War in Carboneras, Spain. Continue reading Beatle John Lennon interviewed in Carboneras, Spain 60 years ago today (Oct 29 1966) →

‘Walk Away Renée’ by The Left Banke peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 29 1966)

(Saturday, October 29, 1966) — “Walk Away Renée” by The Left Banke peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Walk Away Renée’ by The Left Banke peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 29 1966) →

‘What Becomes of the Brokenhearted’ by Jimmy Ruffin peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 29 1966)

(Saturday, October 29, 1966) — “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted” by Jimmy Ruffin peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘What Becomes of the Brokenhearted’ by Jimmy Ruffin peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 29 1966) →

‘Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing in the Shadow?’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 29 1966)

(Saturday, October 29, 1966) — “Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing in the Shadow?” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing in the Shadow?’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 29 1966) →

‘Go Away Little Girl’ by The Happenings peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 29 1966)

(Saturday, October 29, 1966) — “Go Away Little Girl” by The Happenings peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Go Away Little Girl’ by The Happenings peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 29 1966) →

‘Mr. Spaceman’ by The Byrds peaks at #36 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 29 1966)

(Saturday, October 29, 1966) — “Mr. Spaceman” by The Byrds peaked at #36 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Mr. Spaceman’ by The Byrds peaks at #36 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 29 1966) →

‘Mas Que Nada’ by Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 peaks at #47 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 29 1966)

(Saturday, October 29, 1966) — “Mas Que Nada” by Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 peaked at #47 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Mas Que Nada’ by Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 peaks at #47 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 29 1966) →

The Monkees record ‘Laugh’ and ‘I’ll Be Back Up On My Feet’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 28 1966)


Video: 'Laugh (Original Stereo Version) [2006 Remaster]'

(Friday, October 28, 1966, 7:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. PDT) — The Monkees recorded “Laugh” and “I’ll Be Back Up On My Feet” (first recorded version) tonight at RCA Victor Studio A in Hollywood. Continue reading The Monkees record ‘Laugh’ and ‘I’ll Be Back Up On My Feet’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 28 1966) →