Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

The Beatles complete ‘Come Together’ and ‘Polythene Pam’/’She Came In Through the Bathroom Window’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 30 1969)


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(Tuesday, July 29, 1969, 2:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. British Summer Time; during sessions for Abbey Road) — The Beatles today completed John Lennon’s “Come Together” (adding a lead guitar overdub) and “Polythene Pam” and Paul McCartney’s “She Came In Through the Bathroom Window” (adding backing vocals, tambourine, maracas, cowbell, lead guitar and a whip crack percussion effect) at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Come Together’ and ‘Polythene Pam’/’She Came In Through the Bathroom Window’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 30 1969)

The Beatles complete ‘Sun King’/’Mean Mr. Mustard’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 1969)


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(Tuesday, July 29, 1969, 2:30 p.m.-10:45 p.m. British Summer Time; during sessions for Abbey Road) — The Beatles today completed John Lennon’s “Sun King”/“Mean Mr. Mustard” at EMI Studio 3 in London, overdubbing vocals, piano, organ and percussion. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Sun King’/’Mean Mr. Mustard’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 1969)

‘Crystal Blue Persuasion’ by Tommy James and the Shondells peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)

(Saturday, July 26, 1969)“Crystal Blue Persuasion” by Tommy James and the Shondells peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Crystal Blue Persuasion’ by Tommy James and the Shondells peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)

‘My Cherie Amour’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)

(Saturday, July 26, 1969)“My Cherie Amour” by Stevie Wonder peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘My Cherie Amour’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)

‘Give Peace a Chance’ by Plastic Ono Band debuts at #62 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)


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(Saturday, July 26, 1969)“Give Peace a Chance” 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 #62 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Give Peace a Chance’ by Plastic Ono Band debuts at #62 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)

‘The Monkees Greatest Hits’ LP by The Monkees peaks at #89 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)

(Saturday, Juy 26, 1969)The Monkees Greatest Hits, the first greatest hits compilation album by the Monkees, peaked at #89 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Monkees Greatest Hits’ LP by The Monkees peaks at #89 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)

The Doors perform at Cow Palace 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1969)


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(Friday, July 25, 1969, approximately 10:30 p.m. PDT)The Doors performed today at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California, just outside San Francisco, performing 17 songs over the course of a two-hour show. Continue reading The Doors perform at Cow Palace 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1969)

Lennon leads The Beatles through ‘Ain’t She Sweet’ cover 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 24 1969)


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(Thursday, July 24, 1969, 3:30 -10:30 p.m. BST; during sessions for Abbey Road) — John Lennon led The Beatles today through a cover of “Ain’t She Sweet” at EMI Studio 2 in London while recording 35 takes of Lennon’s medley “Sun King”/“Mean Mr Mustard.” Continue reading Lennon leads The Beatles through ‘Ain’t She Sweet’ cover 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 24 1969)

McCartney records ‘Come and Get It’ studio demo 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 24 1969)


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(Thursday, July 24, 1969, 2:30 -3:30 p.m. BST; during sessions for Abbey Road) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles today recorded a demo of his song “Come and Get It” at EMI Studio 2 in London for the group The Iveys, who later became Badfinger, recording piano, live vocals, bass guitar and drums with fellow Beatle John Lennon present in the studio control room. Continue reading McCartney records ‘Come and Get It’ studio demo 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 24 1969)