Video: 'Old Brown Shoe (Anthology 3 Version)'
(Tuesday, February 25, 1969, morning to 8:00 p.m. BST) — On his 26th birthday, George Harrison of The Beatles went alone today to EMI Studios on Abbey Road, where he recorded solo versions of three songs, including “Old Brown Shoe,” “All Things Must Pass” and “Something,” as references for future recordings by the band. Continue reading Beatle George Harrison records three songs on birthday 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1969)
Video: 'The 5th Dimension California Soul' (Feb, 22, 1969, video only)
(Sunday, February 23, 1969, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — The 5th Dimension performed “California Soul” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City (click here for a :30 sample from tonight’s show with original audio). Continue reading The 5th Dimension perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1969)
(Saturday, February 22, 1969) — “Build Me Up Buttercup” by The Foundations peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Build Me Up Buttercup’ by The Foundations peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 22 1969)
(Saturday, February 22, 1969) — “I’m Livin’ in Shame” by Diana Ross & the Supremes peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I’m Livin’ in Shame’ by Diana Ross & the Supremes peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 22 1969)
(Saturday, February 22, 1969) — “Tear Drop City” by The Monkees debuted at #87 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Tear Drop City’ by The Monkees debuts at #87 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 22 1969)
Video: 'Instant Replay' (first 12 videos constitute original LP)
(Saturday, February 15, 1969) — Instant Replay, The Monkees’ seventh studio album and the first released after Peter Tork left the group, was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘Instant Replay’ LP by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 15 1969)
(Saturday, February 15, 1969) — “Everyday People” by Sly and the Family Stone peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Feb. 15/22, Mar. 1/8, 1969). Continue reading ‘Everyday People’ by Sly and the Family Stone peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 15 1969)
(Saturday, February 15, 1969) — “Touch Me” by The Doors peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Touch Me’ by The Doors peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 15 1969)
Video: 'Tear Drop City'
(Saturday, February 8, 1969) — “Tear Drop City”/”A Man Without a Dream” by The Monkees, the first single from the band’s forthcoming album Instant Replay album, was released today. Continue reading ‘Tear Drop City’/’A Man Without a Dream’ by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 8 1969)
(Saturday, February 8, 1969) — “I Started a Joke” by the Bee Gees peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Started a Joke’ by Bee Gees peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 8 1969)
