Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

The Beach Boys complete ‘Don’t Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 3 1966)


Video: 'Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) (Instrumental Stereo Mix)'

(Sunday, April 3, 1966, 10:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. PST) — The Beach Boys today completed recording “Don’t Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)” at United Western Recorders studio in Los Angeles for release on the Pet Sounds album on May 16, 1966. Continue reading The Beach Boys complete ‘Don’t Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 3 1966)

‘Woman’ by Peter and Gordon peaks at #14 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 2 1966)

(Saturday, April 2, 1966) — “Woman” by Peter and Gordon (written by Paul McCartney of The Beatles under a pseudonym) peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Woman’ by Peter and Gordon peaks at #14 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 2 1966)

David Bowie releases first solo single 60 years ago today (Apr 1 1966)


Video: 'Do Anything You Say'

(Friday, April 1, 1966) — David Bowie’s first single, “Do Anything You Say,” backed with “Good Morning Girl,” was released today in Britain. Continue reading David Bowie releases first solo single 60 years ago today (Apr 1 1966)

‘Nowhere Man’ by The Beatles peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 26 1966)


Video: 'Nowhere Man (2023 Mix)'

(Saturday, March 26, 1966) — “Nowhere Man” by The Beatles peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Nowhere Man’ by The Beatles peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 26 1966)

‘Homeward Bound’ by Simon and Garfunkel peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 26 1966)

(Saturday, March 26, 1966) — “Homeward Bound” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Homeward Bound’ by Simon and Garfunkel peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 26 1966)

The Beatles shoot infamous ‘Butcher’ album cover 60 years ago today (Mar 25 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles Interview with Tom Lodge - 25th March 1966'

(Friday, March 25, 1966) — The Beatles were photographed by Robert Whitaker today at Oluf Nissen Photographic Studio in London, producing the historic and infamous Beatles butcher photos. Continue reading The Beatles shoot infamous ‘Butcher’ album cover 60 years ago today (Mar 25 1966)

The Beatles attend world premiere of ‘Alfie’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Mar 24 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles arriving at premiere movie 'Alfie', 1966'

(Monday, March 24, 1966, 9:15 p.m. BST) — The Beatles, their wives and manager Brian Epstein attended the premiere of Alfie, a British romantic comedy-drama film about an unrepentant ladies’ man who gradually begins to understand the consequences of his lifestyle, tonight at the Plaza Theatre in the West End of London. Continue reading The Beatles attend world premiere of ‘Alfie’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Mar 24 1966)

The Young Rascals, Senor Wences perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Mar 20 1966)


Video: 'The Young Rascals "Good Lovin'" on The Ed Sullivan Show'

(Sunday, March 20, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — The Young Rascals performed “Good Lovin'” and ventriloquist Senor Wences also performed on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading The Young Rascals, Senor Wences perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Mar 20 1966)

‘19th Nervous Breakdown’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 19 1966)

(Saturday, March 19, 1966) — “19th Nervous Breakdown” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Mar. 19/26, Apr. 2, 1966). Continue reading ‘19th Nervous Breakdown’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 19 1966)