Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jerry Lee Lewis, Moms Mabley perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'Creedence Clearwater Revival - Fortunate Son - Live 1969'

(Sunday, November 16, 1969, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Creedence Clearwater Revival performed “Fortunate Son” and “Down on the Corner,” Jerry Lee Lewis performed “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On” and standup comedian Moms Mabley discussed her preference for younger men on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety series The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jerry Lee Lewis, Moms Mabley perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 16 1969) →

‘Cold Turkey’ by Plastic Ono Band debuts at #86 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'Cold Turkey - John Lennon Plastic Ono Band [Original video]'

(Saturday, November 15, 1969) — “Cold Turkey” by Plastic Ono Band, a rock band formed by John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, as a vehicle for their collaborative and solo projects, debuted at #86 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Cold Turkey’ by Plastic Ono Band debuts at #86 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 15 1969) →

Jim Morrison arrested after landing in Phoenix 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 11 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors


Video: 'Additional Scenes The Doors The Movie 7' (Nov. 11, 1969, at 0:33)

(Tuesday, November 11, 1969, evening MST) — One day after pleading not guilty in Miami to charges of indecent exposure and public intoxication during a March 1, 1969, concert, Jim Morrison, lead singer of The Doors rock group, was arrested again tonight upon his arrival in Phoenix, Arizona. Continue reading Jim Morrison arrested after landing in Phoenix 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 11 1969) →

‘Don’t Drink the Water’ premieres in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 11 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Woody Allen


Video: 'Take the Money and Run' clip

(Tuesday, November 11, 1969, 11:00 a.m. EST) — Don’t Drink the Water, an American comedy film based on Woody Allen’s 1966 Broadway play of the same name about a tourist family stranded behind the Iron Curtain, premiered today at Cinerama theater at Broadway at W. 47th Street in New York City. Continue reading ‘Don’t Drink the Water’ premieres in New York City 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 11 1969) →

Jim Morrison pleads not guilty to four charges in Miami 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors


Video: 'The Doors "Miami - March 1, 1969"'

(Monday, November 10, 1969) — Jim Morrison, lead singer of The Doors rock group, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in Dade Criminal Court today on a host of charges stemming from a wild performance at Dinner Key Auditorium in Miami on Mar. 1, 1969. Continue reading Jim Morrison pleads not guilty to four charges in Miami 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1969) →

‘Is That All There Is?’ by Peggy Lee peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, November 8, 1969) — “Is That All There Is?” by Peggy Lee peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Is That All There Is?’ by Peggy Lee peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1969) →

Starr records ‘Stormy Weather’ for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 6 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'Solo Sessions: Ringo and George After the Beatles (1970)' (Nov. 6, 1969, at 3:12)

(Thursday, November 6, 1969, 9:00-10:00 p.m. BST) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles recorded his vocals for “Stormy Weather” tonight at Wessex Sound Studios in London for his debut solo album Sentimental Journey. Continue reading Starr records ‘Stormy Weather’ for debut solo LP 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 6 1969) →

The Doors record ‘Roadhouse Blues’ and ‘Money Beats Soul’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 5 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors


Video: 'Roadhouse Talking Blues (11/5/69, Take 1)'

(Wednesday, November 5, 1969) — The Doors recorded “Roadhouse Blues” and “Money Beats Soul” today at Elektra Sound Recorders in Los Angeles during sessions for the group’s next studio album Morrison Hotel. Continue reading The Doors record ‘Roadhouse Blues’ and ‘Money Beats Soul’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 5 1969) →

Lennon separately films contribution to The Beatles’ “Something” video promo 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 5 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles - Something'

(Wednesday, November 5, 1969) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, were separately filmed today at their Tittenhurst Park estate near Ascot, England, for their contribution in the band’s promotional film for the recently released “Something” single. Continue reading Lennon separately films contribution to The Beatles’ “Something” video promo 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 5 1969) →

The Doors record ‘Roadhouse Blues’ and ‘Carol’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors


Video: 'Roadhouse Talking Blues (11/4/69, Takes 1-3)'

(Tuesday, November 4, 1969) — The Doors recorded “Roadhouse Blues” and “Carol” today at Elektra Sound Recorders in Los Angeles during sessions for the group’s next studio album Morrison Hotel. Continue reading The Doors record ‘Roadhouse Blues’ and ‘Carol’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1969) →