(Saturday, October 4, 1969) — “Runnin’ Blue” by The Doors peaked today at #64 for one week, the band’s ninth appearance on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart since June 3, 1967. Continue reading ‘Runnin’ Blue’ by The Doors peaks at #64 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1969)
Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s
John Lennon records early version of ‘Cold Turkey’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 28 1969)
Video: 'Plastic Ono Band - Cold Turkey (Rough Mix from Acetate) (13/23)'
(Sunday, September 28, 1969) — Eight days after privately informing his fellow Beatles that he was leaving the group, three days after entering a recording studio as a solo artist for the first time and two days after the British release of band’s Abbey Road studio album, John Lennon recorded an early version of “Cold Turkey” today at Trident Studios in London, with fellow Beatle Ringo Starr on drums. Continue reading John Lennon records early version of ‘Cold Turkey’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 28 1969)
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‘Green River’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1969)
(Saturday, September 27, 1969) — “Green River” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Green River’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1969)
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‘Easy to Be Hard’ by Three Dog Night peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1969)
(Saturday, September 27, 1969) — “Easy to Be Hard” by Three Dog Night peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Easy to Be Hard’ by Three Dog Night peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 27 1969)
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The Beatles release ‘Abbey Road’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1969)
Video: 'The Beatles - Abbey Road (full album)' (17 videos)
(Friday, September 26, 1969) — Abbey Road, the eleventh studio album by English rock band The Beatles, the last in which all four members participated, was released today in Britain (Oct. 1, 1969 in the U.S.) by Apple Records. Continue reading The Beatles release ‘Abbey Road’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1969)
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‘The Music Scene’ series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1969)
Video: 'Music Scene Show Opening (1969)'
(Monday, September 22, 1969, 7:30-8:15 p.m. EDT) — The Music Scene, an television series primarily featuring rock and pop music, debuted tonight on ABC. Continue reading ‘The Music Scene’ series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1969)
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‘The Woody Allen Special’ airs on CBS-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1969)
Video: 'The Woody Allen Special [1969] (Guests: Candice Bergen, Billy Graham and the 5th Dimension)'
(Sunday, September 21, 1969, 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT) — The Woody Allen Special, an American television special hosted by comedian Woody Allen, aired tonight on CBS. Continue reading ‘The Woody Allen Special’ airs on CBS-TV 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1969)
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The Doors perform at Pittsburgh Civic Arena 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1969)
Video: 'The Doors Pittsburgh 1969 Rare Footage'
(Saturday, September 20, 1969, 8:00 p.m. scheduled start time EDT) — The Doors performed tonight at Pittsburgh Civic Arena in Pittsburgh with approximately 12,000 people in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform at Pittsburgh Civic Arena 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1969)
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‘Sugar, Sugar’ by The Archies peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1969)
(Saturday, September 20, 1969) — “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Sept. 20/27, Oct. 4/11, 1969). Continue reading ‘Sugar, Sugar’ by The Archies peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1969)
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‘Good Clean Fun’ by The Monkees debuts at #100 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1969)
(Saturday, September 20, 1969) — “Good Clean Fun” by The Monkees debuted at #100 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Good Clean Fun’ by The Monkees debuts at #100 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1969)
