Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’ by The Rolling Stones released 60 years ago today (June 6 1965)


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(Sunday, June 6, 1965) — “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” by The Rolling Stones, considered by most critics to be one of the all-time greatest rock songs ever recorded, was released today in the United States by London Records (released in the UK on Aug. 20, 1965). Continue reading ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’ by The Rolling Stones released 60 years ago today (June 6 1965)

‘Wooly Bully’ by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (June 5 1965)

(Saturday, June 5, 1965) — “Wooly Bully” by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Wooly Bully’ by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (June 5 1965)

‘Just a Little’ by The Beau Brummels peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (June 5 1965)

(Saturday, June 5, 1965) — “Just a Little” by The Beau Brummels peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Just a Little’ by The Beau Brummels peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (June 5 1965)

‘True Love Ways’ by Peter and Gordon peaks at #14 in USA 60 years ago today (June 5 1965)

(Saturday, June 5, 1965) — “True Love Ways” by Peter and Gordon peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘True Love Ways’ by Peter and Gordon peaks at #14 in USA 60 years ago today (June 5 1965)

The Beach Boys complete recording of ‘California Girls,’ ‘Summer Days’ album 60 years ago today (June 4 1965)


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(Friday, June 4, 1965) — The Beach Boys completed the recording of “California Girls” today at CBS Columbia Square in Hollywood, wrapping up recording sessions (that began Feb. 24, 1965) for the group’s studio album Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!). Continue reading The Beach Boys complete recording of ‘California Girls,’ ‘Summer Days’ album 60 years ago today (June 4 1965)

‘Beatles for Sale (No. 2)’ EP released in UK 60 years ago today (June 4 1965)


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(Friday, June 4, 1965)Beatles for Sale (No. 2), an extended play (EP) by The Beatles, was released today in Britain only, featuring four tracks from the Beatles For Sale album released six months ago.

Two Beatles attend Allen Ginsberg’s 39th birthday party in London 60 years ago today (June 3 1965)


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(Thursday, June 3, 1965) — John Lennon and George Harrison of The Beatles attended beat poet Allen Ginsberg’s 39th birthday party at a basement flat in London’s Chester Square. Continue reading Two Beatles attend Allen Ginsberg’s 39th birthday party in London 60 years ago today (June 3 1965)

Three Beatles attend premiere of Richard Lester’s ‘The Knack (And How To Get It)’ 60 years ago this hour (June 2 1965)

(Wednesday, June 2, 1965, scheduled for 8:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr of The Beatles were among the celebrities who attended the premiere of director Richard Lester’s film The Knack …and How to Get It today at the London Pavilion cinema. Continue reading Three Beatles attend premiere of Richard Lester’s ‘The Knack (And How To Get It)’ 60 years ago this hour (June 2 1965)

The Beach Boys complete ‘Summer Means New Love’ 60 years ago today (June 1 1965)


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(Tuesday, June 1, 1965) — The Beach Boys completed the recording of “Summer Means New Love” today at CBS Columbia Square in Hollywood for the group’s studio album Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!). Continue reading The Beach Boys complete ‘Summer Means New Love’ 60 years ago today (June 1 1965)

‘Help Me, Rhonda’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (May 29 1965)

(Saturday, May 29, 1965) — “Help Me, Rhonda” by The Beach Boys peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (May 29, June 5, 1965). Continue reading ‘Help Me, Rhonda’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (May 29 1965)