(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)
Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s
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)
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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)
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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)
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‘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)
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‘Husbands and Wives’ by Roger Miller peaks at #26 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 19 1966)
(Saturday, March 19, 1966) — “Husbands and Wives” by Roger Miller peaked at #26 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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‘What Goes On’ by The Beatles peaks at #81 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 19 1966)
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(Saturday, March 19, 1966) — “What Goes On” by The Beatles peaked at #81 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘What Goes On’ by The Beatles peaks at #81 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 19 1966)
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‘Roll Over Beethoven/Rock And Roll Music’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Mar 19 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles Cartoons - 26'
(Saturday, March 19, 1966, 10:30 a.m. EST) — Before returning to England, the Beatles decide to have a quick look around (for old times sake), and later, mistaken for a string quartet, the band is invited to give a performance at a party for a royal Duke on this morning’s season one finale episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.
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The Rolling Stones record Italian version of ‘As Tears Go By’ 60 years ago today (Mar 15 1966)
Video: 'Con Le Mie Lacrime (As Tears Go By) (Mono)'
(Tuesday, March 15, 1966) — The Rolling Stones recorded “Con Le Mie Lacrime,” an Italian version of their hit “As Tears Go By,” today at IBC Studios in London.
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‘Born Free’ drama film premieres in London 60 years ago this hour (Mar 14 1966)
Video: 'The Stars Looked Up (1966)'
(Monday, March 14, 1966, 8:00 p.m. GMT) — Born Free, a British drama film about a couple who raises an orphaned lion cub to adulthood and releases her into the wilderness, premiered tonight at the Odeon, Leicester Square in London. Continue reading ‘Born Free’ drama film premieres in London 60 years ago this hour (Mar 14 1966)
