(Saturday, May 14, 1966) — “Shapes of Things” by The Yardbirds peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Shapes of Things’ by The Yardbirds peaks at #11 in USA 60 years ago today (May 14 1966)
Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s
The Beatles begin recording ‘For No One’ 60 years ago this hour (May 9 1966)
Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 3), May 9th - June 3rd, 1966' 00:00 For No One (Take 1) [Monitor Mix]
01:24 For No One (Take 2) [Monitor Mix]
02:47 For No One (Unk. Take A) [Monitor Mix]
03:39 For No One (Unk. Take B) [Monitor Mix]
04:32 For No One (Unk. Take C) [Monitor Mix]
04:43 For No One (Unk. Take D) [Monitor Mix]
04:52 For No One (Live Take 10)
07:14 For No One (Take 10 Instrumental) [With Overdubs)'
(Monday, May 9, 1966, 7:00-11:00 p.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles continued production of their seventh studio album Revolver this evening at EMI Studio 2 in London, as they worked on the backing track for Paul McCartney’s “For No One.”
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‘Monday, Monday’ by The Mamas & the Papas peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (May 7 1966)
(Saturday, May 7, 1966) — “Monday, Monday” by The Mamas & the Papas peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (May 7/14/21, 1966). Continue reading ‘Monday, Monday’ by The Mamas & the Papas peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (May 7 1966)
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‘Sloop John B’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (May 7 1966)
(Saturday, May 7, 1966) — “Sloop John B” by The Beach Boys peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sloop John B’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (May 7 1966)
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‘Leaning on a Lamp-post’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (May 7 1966)
(Saturday, May 7, 1966) — “Leaning on a Lamp-post” by Herman’s Hermits peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Leaning on a Lamp-post’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (May 7 1966)
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‘Gloria’ by The Shadows of Knight peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago today (May 7 1966)
(Saturday, May 7, 1966) — “Gloria” by The Shadows of Knight peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Gloria’ by The Shadows of Knight peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago today (May 7 1966)
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‘Try Too Hard’ by The Dave Clark Five peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago today (May 7 1966)
(Saturday, May 7, 1966) — “Try Too Hard” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Try Too Hard’ by The Dave Clark Five peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago today (May 7 1966)
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‘Paint It Black’/’Stupid Girl’ single by The Rolling Stones released 60 years ago today (May 7 1966)
Video: 'The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black (Official Lyric Video)'
(Saturday, May 7, 1966) — The Rolling Stones single “Paint It Black“/”Stupid Girl,” written by band members Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, was released today in the U.S. by London Records (In the UK, “Paint It Black” released on May 13, 1966, with “Long, Long While” as the B-side, and “Stupid Girl” was released Apr.15, 1966). Continue reading ‘Paint It Black’/’Stupid Girl’ single by The Rolling Stones released 60 years ago today (May 7 1966)
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The Beatles complete ‘I’m Only Sleeping’ 60 years ago this hour (May 6 1966)
Video: 'Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 2), April 20th - May 5th, 1966' 1:31:51 I'm Only Sleeping (RM1)
1:34:56 I'm Only Sleeping (RM5) [US Mono]
1:37:55 I'm Only Sleeping (RM6) [UK Mono]
1:40:55 I'm Only Sleeping (RS1) [US Stereo]
1:43:55 I'm Only Sleeping (Single Vocal Mix]'
(Friday, May 6, 1966, 2:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles resumed production of their seventh studio album Revolver this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, as they completed John Lennon’s “I’m Only Sleeping.” Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘I’m Only Sleeping’ 60 years ago this hour (May 6 1966)
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The Doors perform at London Fog in West Hollywood 60 years ago today (May 5? 1966)
Video: 'The Doors - London Fog (1966)' (7 tracks)
(Thursday, May 5?, 1966) — A brand-new band from Venice, California, called The Doors performed today at the London Fog at 8919 Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood, marking a pivotal moment in their early career. Continue reading The Doors perform at London Fog in West Hollywood 60 years ago today (May 5? 1966)
