Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

Violence mars Altamont Free Concert in northern California 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: '1969-12-06 - Altamont Speedway Free Festival' (7 videos)

(Saturday, December 6, 1969, concert started at 11:50 a.m. PST) — The Altamont Speedway Free Festival, a counterculture rock concert featuring Santana, Jefferson Airplane, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and The Rolling Stones, began this afternoon, at the Altamont Speedway in Tracy, California. Continue reading Violence mars Altamont Free Concert in northern California 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1969) →

‘Jingo’ by Santana peaks at #65 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, December 6, 1969) — “Jingo” by Santana peaked at #65 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Jingo’ by Santana peaks at #65 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1969) →

‘Ballad of Easy Rider’ by The Byrds peaks at #65 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, December 6, 1969) — “Ballad of Easy Rider” by The Byrds peaked at #65 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Ballad of Easy Rider’ by The Byrds peaks at #65 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1969) →

‘Wichita Lineman’ by Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 peaks at #95 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1969)

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(Saturday, December 6, 1969) — “Wichita Lineman” by Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 peaked at #95 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Wichita Lineman’ by Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 peaks at #95 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1969) →

‘The Monkees Present’ studio album peaks at #100 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Monkees


Video: 'The Monkees Present' (first 12 videos constitute original LP)

(Saturday, December 6, 1969) — The Monkees Present, The Monkees’ eighth studio album, the last to feature Michael Nesmith and the second after Peter Tork left the group, peaked at #100 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Monkees Present’ studio album peaks at #100 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1969) →

Lennon, Ono conclude filming for BBC’s ’24 Hours’ documentary 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1969)

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


Video: 'The World of John Lennon and Yoko Ono (part 3 of 3)' (Dec. 6, 1969, at 4:55-9:12)

(Saturday, December 6, 1969) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, were filmed again today for the BBC1 documentary 24 Hours: The World of John and Yoko, presented Dec. 15 1969, at 10:30 p.m. by David Dimbleby. Continue reading Lennon, Ono conclude filming for BBC’s ’24 Hours’ documentary 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1969) →

Lennon, Ono filmed for BBC’s ’24 Hours’ documentary 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1969)

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


Video: 'The World of John Lennon and Yoko Ono (part 3 of 3)' (Dec. 5, 1969, at 2:23-3:46)

(Friday, December 5, 1969) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, were filmed again today for the BBC1 documentary 24 Hours: The World of John and Yoko, presented Dec. 15 1969, at 10:30 p.m. by David Dimbleby. Continue reading Lennon, Ono filmed for BBC’s ’24 Hours’ documentary 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1969) →

The Rolling Stones release ‘Let It Bleed’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1969)

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Video: 'Let it Bleed (1969-11-29) Album Studio N°15' (9 videos)

(Friday, December 5, 1969) — Let It Bleed, the eighth British and tenth American studio album by English rock band The Rolling Stones, was released today. Continue reading The Rolling Stones release ‘Let It Bleed’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1969) →

Lennon, Ono filmed for BBC’s ’24 Hours’ documentary 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 4 1969)

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Video: 'The World of John Lennon and Yoko Ono (part 2 of 3)' (Dec. 4, 1969, at 0:13-3:49/4:02-6:10/6:35-9:45)

(Thursday, December 4, 1969) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, were filmed again today for the BBC1 documentary 24 Hours: The World of John and Yoko, presented Dec. 15 1969, at 10:30 p.m. by David Dimbleby. Continue reading Lennon, Ono filmed for BBC’s ’24 Hours’ documentary 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 4 1969) →

Lennon, Ono filmed for BBC’s ’24 Hours’ documentary 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 3 1969)

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


Video: 'The World of John Lennon and Yoko Ono (part 2 of 3)' (Dec. 3, 1969, at 0:00-0:13/3:49-4:02/6:10-6:35)

(Wednesday, December 3, 1969) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, were filmed today for the BBC1 documentary 24 Hours: The World of John and Yoko, presented Dec. 15 1969, at 10:30 p.m. by David Dimbleby. Continue reading Lennon, Ono filmed for BBC’s ’24 Hours’ documentary 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 3 1969) →