Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

Lennon, Harrison recorded in conversation with Hare Krishna Movement founder 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1969)

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


Video: 'Srila Prabhupada meets Lennon, Harrison & Yoko Ono 1969'

(Thursday, September 11, 1969) — George Harrison and John Lennon of The Beatles and Lennon’s wife, Yoko Ono, were recorded in conversation today at Lennon’s Tittenhurst Park estate near Ascot, England, with A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, founder-preceptor of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), commonly known as the “Hare Krishna Movement.” Continue reading Lennon, Harrison recorded in conversation with Hare Krishna Movement founder 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1969) →

‘Good Clean Fun’/’Mommy and Daddy’ by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Monkees


Video: 'Good Clean Fun'

(Saturday, September 6, 1969) — “Good Clean Fun”/”Mommy and Daddy” by The Monkees, the second single from the band’s forthcoming album The Monkees Present, was released today. Continue reading ‘Good Clean Fun’/’Mommy and Daddy’ by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1969) →

‘Get Together’ by The Youngbloods peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1969)

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(Saturday, September 6, 1969) — “Get Together” by The Youngbloods peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Get Together’ by The Youngbloods peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1969) →

‘Lay Lady Lay’ by Bob Dylan peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, September 6, 1969) — “Lay Lady Lay” by Bob Dylan peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Lay Lady Lay’ by Bob Dylan peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1969) →

‘Give Peace a Chance’ by Plastic Ono Band peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1969)

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Video: 'Give Peace A Chance - Plastic Ono Band'

(Saturday, September 6, 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, peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Give Peace a Chance’ by Plastic Ono Band peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1969) →

‘Runnin’ Blue’ by The Doors debuts at #89 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors

(Saturday, September 6, 1969) — “Runnin’ Blue” by The Doors debuted today at #89, the band’s ninth appearance on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart since June 3, 1967. Continue reading ‘Runnin’ Blue’ by The Doors debuts at #89 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1969) →

George Harrison sees Bob Dylan off at Heathrow Airport 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1969)

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Video: 'George Harrison Bob Dylan Airport 02 sept 1969'

(Tuesday, September 2, 1969) — George Harrison of The Beatles and his wife, Patti, dropped off Bob Dylan and his wife, Sarah, today at Heathrow Airport in London for their flight back to New York following the Isle of Wight Festival 1969. Continue reading George Harrison sees Bob Dylan off at Heathrow Airport 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1969) →

Lennon, Harrison, Starr watch Bob Dylan perform at Isle of Wight Festival 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1969)

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Video: 'The Beatles at Bob Dylan Concert (RARE)'

(Sunday, August 31, 1969, 11:08 p.m. British Summer Time) — John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr of The Beatles and their respective wives watched Bob Dylan and The Band perform tonight at the Isle of Wight Festival at the English town of Wootton. Continue reading Lennon, Harrison, Starr watch Bob Dylan perform at Isle of Wight Festival 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1969) →

‘Put a Little Love in Your Heart’ by Jackie DeShannon peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1969)

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(Saturday, August 30, 1969) — “Put a Little Love in Your Heart” by Jackie DeShannon peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Put a Little Love in Your Heart’ by Jackie DeShannon peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 30 1969) →

The Monkees perform first of two shows in Toronto 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 25 1969)

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Video: 'CNE 1969: The Monkees'

(Monday, August 25, 1969, 5:30 p.m. EDT) — The Monkees performed the first of two shows today at Grandstand, Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on the band’s 1969 North American tour. Continue reading The Monkees perform first of two shows in Toronto 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 25 1969) →