Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

The Beatles add lead vocal to ‘You Never Give Me Your Money’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1969)


Video: 'The Beatles - 1969 The Abbey Road Comp.' (take 30 of 'You Never Give Me Your Money' in mono at 45:35)

(Tuesday, July 1, 1969, 3:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. BST; during sessions for Abbey Road) — Paul McCartney was the only Beatle present today as he overdubbed a lead vocal onto the May 6 backing track of “You Never Give Me Your Money” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles add lead vocal to ‘You Never Give Me Your Money’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1969)

‘Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet‘ by Henry Mancini peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1969)

(Saturday, June 28, 1969)“Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet by Henry Mancini peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (June 28/July 5, 1969). Continue reading ‘Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet‘ by Henry Mancini peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1969)

‘Bad Moon Rising’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1969)

(Saturday, June 28, 1969)“Bad Moon Rising” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Bad Moon Rising’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1969)

‘Too Busy Thinking About My Baby’ by Marvin Gaye peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1969)

(Saturday, June 28, 1969)“Too Busy Thinking About My Baby” by Marvin Gaye peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Too Busy Thinking About My Baby’ by Marvin Gaye peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1969)

‘One’ by Three Dog Night peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1969)

(Saturday, June 28, 1969)“One” by Three Dog Night peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘One’ by Three Dog Night peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1969)

‘No Matter What Sign You Are’ by Diana Ross & the Supremes peaks at #31 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1969)

(Saturday, June 28, 1969)“No Matter What Sign You Are” by Diana Ross & the Supremes peaked at #31 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘No Matter What Sign You Are’ by Diana Ross & the Supremes peaks at #31 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1969)

‘The Monkees Greatest Hits’ LP by The Monkees debuts at #163 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1969)

(Saturday, June 28, 1969)The Monkees Greatest Hits, the first greatest hits compilation album by the Monkees, debuted at #163 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘The Monkees Greatest Hits’ LP by The Monkees debuts at #163 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1969)

‘Unfinished Music No. 2: Life with the Lions’ by John Lennon & Yoko Ono debuts at #197 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1969)


Video: 'Unfinished Music No. 2: Life With The Lions' (7 videos; first 5 constitute original LP)

(Saturday, June 28, 1969)Unfinished Music No. 2: Life with the Lions by John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, avant-garde artist Yoko Ono, the couple’s second of three experimental albums, debuted at #197 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘Unfinished Music No. 2: Life with the Lions’ by John Lennon & Yoko Ono debuts at #197 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1969)

Legendary performer Judy Garland, 47, dies 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 22 1969)


Video: 'Last Days Of Judy Garland E True Hollywood Story(Full Version)'

(Sunday, June 22, 1969, approximately between 2:30 a.m. and 4:40 a.m British Summer Time)Judy Garland, who attained international stardom as an actress in both musical and dramatic roles, as a recording artist and on the concert stage, died early today in the bathroom of her rented house in London. Continue reading Legendary performer Judy Garland, 47, dies 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 22 1969)

The Monkees perform on ‘The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1969)


Video: 'Monkees on The Tonight Show (1969)'

(Monday, June 16, 1969) — The Monkees taped appearance today in New York for the June 17, 1969, edition of The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, performing “Daydream Believer” and “Goin’ Down” backed by their 1969 touring band, Sam & The Goodtimers. Continue reading The Monkees perform on ‘The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 16 1969)