Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

Sam & Dave perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 25 1969)


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(Sunday, May 25, 1969, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Sam & Dave performed “I Thank You” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading Sam & Dave perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 25 1969)

Lennon, Ono fly from the Bahamas to Toronto 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 25 1969)


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(Sunday, May 25, 1969, 5:00 p.m. EDT) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, and Ono’s daughter, Kyoko, flew from Freeport in the Bahamas to Toronto today as they searched for a suitable place to hold their second bed-in for peace. Continue reading Lennon, Ono fly from the Bahamas to Toronto 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 25 1969)

‘Get Back’ by The Beatles with Billy Preston peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 24 1969)

(Saturday, May 24, 1969)“Get Back” by The Beatles with Billy Preston peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five consecutive weeks (May 24/31, June 7/14/21, 1969). Continue reading ‘Get Back’ by The Beatles with Billy Preston peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 24 1969)

‘Atlantis’ by Donovan peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 24 1969)

(Saturday, May 24, 1969)“Atlantis” by Donovan peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Atlantis’ by Donovan peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 24 1969)

‘Pinball Wizard’ by The Who peaks at #19 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 24 1969)

(Saturday, May 24, 1969)“Pinball Wizard” by The Who peaked at #19 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Pinball Wizard’ by The Who peaks at #19 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 24 1969)

‘Don’t Let Me Down’ by The Beatles with Billy Preston peaks at #35 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 24 1969)

(Saturday, May 10, 1969)“Don’t Let Me Down” by The Beatles, released as the B-side of the “Get Back” single, peaked at #35 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Don’t Let Me Down’ by The Beatles with Billy Preston peaks at #35 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 24 1969)

Lennon, Ono fly to Bahamas to stage second bed-in 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 24 1969)


Video: 'BED PEACE starring John Lennon & Yoko Ono' (May 24, 1969, at 0:14-1:36)

(Saturday, May 24, 1969) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, and Ono’s daughter, Kyoko, flew from London to the Bahamas today, hoping to hold their second bed-in for peace. Continue reading Lennon, Ono fly to Bahamas to stage second bed-in 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 24 1969)

The 5th Dimension perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1969)


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(Sunday, May 18, 1969, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The 5th Dimension performed “Aquarius”/”Let the Sun Shine In” and “Working on a Groovy Thing” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading The 5th Dimension perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1969)

‘The Boxer’ by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 17 1969)

(Saturday, May 17, 1969)“The Boxer” by Simon & Garfunkel peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Boxer’ by Simon & Garfunkel peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 17 1969)

‘Stand!’ by Sly and the Family Stone peaks at #22 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 17 1969)

(Saturday, May 17, 1969)“Stand!” by Sly and the Family Stone peaked at #22 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Stand!’ by Sly and the Family Stone peaks at #22 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 17 1969)