(Saturday, March 12, 1966) — “Batman Theme” by Neal Hefti peaked at #35 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Batman Theme’ by Neal Hefti peaks at #35 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 12 1966)
Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s
‘Keep On Running’ by The Spencer Davis Group peaks at #76 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 12 1966)
(Saturday, March 12, 1966) — “Keep On Running” by The Spencer Davis Group peaked at #76 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Keep On Running’ by The Spencer Davis Group peaks at #76 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 12 1966)
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‘Please Please Me/There’s A Place’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Mar 12 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles Cartoons - 25'
(Saturday, March 12, 1966, 10:30 a.m. EST) — While in Spain, the Beatles decide to go out and have a picnic, and later, the band is rehearsing for a television appearance but are having difficulty due to an ape in a cage on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.
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The Rolling Stones complete recording ‘Aftermath’ album, next single 60 years ago today (Mar 9 1966)
Video: 'FULL ALBUM - AFTERMATH (The Rolling Stones)(1966)(UK)'(14 clips)
(Wednesday, March 9, 1966) — The Rolling Stones completed recording sessions for their fourth British studio album Aftermath today, having recorded several tracks in the past four days at RCA Studios in Hollywood, including… Continue reading The Rolling Stones complete recording ‘Aftermath’ album, next single 60 years ago today (Mar 9 1966)
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Beatles’ fans urge British PM Wilson to save Liverpool Cavern 60 years ago today (Mar 5 1966)
Video: 'CAN730 BEAT FANS MOB PRIME MINISTER HAROLD WILSON ASKING HIM TO HELP KEEP THE CAVERN CLUB OPEN'
(Saturday, March 5, 1966) — British Prime Minister Harold Wilson, in Liverpool to be officially adopted as Labour candidate for the Mar. 31 election, received a petition from Beatles fans today, asking that the Cavern Club be reopened. Continue reading Beatles’ fans urge British PM Wilson to save Liverpool Cavern 60 years ago today (Mar 5 1966)
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‘Ballad of the Green Berets’ by SSgt Barry Sadler peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 5 1966)
(Saturday, March 5, 1966; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — “Ballad of the Green Berets” by SSgt Barry Sadler peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five consecutive weeks (Mar. 5/12/19/26, Apr. 2, 1966). Continue reading ‘Ballad of the Green Berets’ by SSgt Barry Sadler peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 5 1966)
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‘Working My Way Back to You’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 5 1966)
(Saturday, March 5, 1966) — “Working My Way Back to You” by The Four Seasons peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Working My Way Back to You’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 5 1966)
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‘Batman!’ by Jan and Dean peaks at #66 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 5 1966)
(Saturday, March 5, 1966) — “Batman!” by Jan and Dean peaked at #66 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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‘I Feel Fine/Hold Me Tight’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Mar 5 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles Cartoons - 24'
(Saturday, March 5, 1966, 10:30 a.m. EST) — The Beatles go to Hollywood, and later, Ringo and George take a tour of the Statue of Liberty in New York on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.
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‘Yesterday’ EP by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago today (Mar 4 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles : Yesterday E.P. (Mono)'
(Friday, March 4, 1966) — Yesterday, an extended play (EP) by The Beatles, was released today in Britain only, featuring four tracks previously released on the group’s Help! album (British version). Continue reading ‘Yesterday’ EP by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago today (Mar 4 1966)
