Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

The Doors record ‘End of the Night’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 14 1966)


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(Wednesday, September 14, 1966, 2:00-5:00 p.m. PDT) — The Doors (Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore) recorded “End of the Night” for their debut album today at Sunset Sound Recorders, 6650 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood. Continue reading The Doors record ‘End of the Night’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 14 1966)

John Lennon’s ‘How I Won the War’ concludes German filming ahead of Spain move 60 years ago today (Sep 14 1966)


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(Wednesday, September 14, 1966)Shooting of Richard Lester’s film How I Won The War featuring John Lennon of The Beatles concluded today in Celle, West Germany. Continue reading John Lennon’s ‘How I Won the War’ concludes German filming ahead of Spain move 60 years ago today (Sep 14 1966)

The Doors record ‘Soul Kitchen’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 13 1966)


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(Tuesday, September 13, 1966, 2:00-5:00 p.m. PDT) — The Doors (Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore) recorded “Soul Kitchen” for their debut album today at Sunset Sound Recorders, 6650 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood.

McCartney, Starr accept Melody Maker awards in London 60 years ago today (Sep 13 1966)


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(Tuesday, September 13, 1966) — 15 days after what would turn out to be the band’s final concert, Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney appeared at the Melody Maker awards ceremony today at Post Office Tower in London, readers of the magazine having voted The Beatles best group in both the British and International Sections. Continue reading McCartney, Starr accept Melody Maker awards in London 60 years ago today (Sep 13 1966)

‘The Monkees’ series debuts on NBC-TV 60 years ago this hour (Sep 12 1966)


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(Monday, September 12, 1966, 7:30-8:00 p.m. EDT)The Monkees, a situation comedy television series that follows the adventures of four young men (the Monkees) trying to make a name for themselves as rock ‘n roll singers (starring Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork), premiered tonight on NBC. Continue reading ‘The Monkees’ series debuts on NBC-TV 60 years ago this hour (Sep 12 1966)

The Doors record ‘Break On Through (To the Other Side)’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 12 1966)


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(Monday, September 12, 1966, 2:00-5:00 p.m. PDT) — The Doors (Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore) recorded their first single, “Break On Through (To the Other Side)today at Sunset Sound Recorders, 6650 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood.

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The Rolling Stones perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 11 1966)


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(Sunday, September 11, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Rolling Stones performed “Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing In the Shadow?” “Paint It Black” and “Lady Jane” live on tonight’s 19th season premiere of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading The Rolling Stones perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 11 1966)

‘Revolver’ album by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 10 1966)


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(Saturday, September 10, 1966) — The North American version of the album Revolver by The Beatles peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s 200 album chart for six consecutive weeks (Sept. 10/17/24, Oct. 1/8/15, 1966). Continue reading ‘Revolver’ album by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 10 1966)

‘You Can’t Hurry Love’ by The Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 10 1966)

(Saturday, September 10, 1966) — “You Can’t Hurry Love” by The Supremes peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Sep. 10/17, 1966). Continue reading ‘You Can’t Hurry Love’ by The Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 10 1966)

‘Land of 1000 Dances’ by Wilson Pickett peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 10 1966)

(Saturday, September 10, 1966) — “Land of 1000 Dances” by Wilson Pickett peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Land of 1000 Dances’ by Wilson Pickett peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 10 1966)