Video: 'THE DOORS - WAITING FOR THE SUN (1968) FULL ALBUM (+ BONUS 40th Anniversary) - WITH LYRICS' (16 videos)
(Friday, July 12, 1968) — Waiting for the Sun, the third studio album by the American rock band The Doors, featuring the hit singles “The Unknown Soldier” and “Hello, I Love You,” was released today. Continue reading The Doors release ‘Waiting for the Sun’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1968)
Video: 'Don't Pass Me By (Remastered 2009)'
(Friday, July 12, 1968, 3:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles completed Ringo Starr’s “Don’t Pass Me By,” overdubbing a bass guitar part, a piano part and violin (in the form of a country fiddle) by Jack Fallon, tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Don’t Pass Me By’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1968)
Video: 'The Doors Backstage Houston 1968'
(Wednesday, July 10, 1968, 8:00 p.m CDT scheduled start time) — The Doors performed tonight at Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston, Texas, with approximately 9,000 fans in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform at Sam Houston Coliseum 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1968)
Video: 'The Beatles: Revolution... more Outtakes' (July 10, 1968, at 11:35)
(Wednesday, July 10, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-1:30 a.m. BST) — The Beatles began work tonight on a remake of John Lennon’s “Revolution” for the group’s next single, recording ten takes and several overdubs at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘Revolution’ remake 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1968)
Video: 'The Doors » 1968 07 09 Dallas, Texas, USA'
(Tuesday, July 9, 1968, 8:00 p.m CDT scheduled start time) — The Doors performed tonight at Dallas Memorial Auditorium in Dallas, Texas, with approximately 9,000 fans in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform in Dallas, Texas 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1968)
Video: 'The Beatles - White Album Outtakes Medley' (July 9, 1968, at 1:41-2:07)
(Tuesday, July 9, 1968, 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles worked on a third version of Paul McCartney’s “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da,” recording two takes tonight at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading The Beatles attempt third version of ‘Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1968)
Video: 'Paul McCartney,George Harrison and Ringo Starr promote The Beatles Yellow Submarine July 8th 1968'
(Monday, July 8, 1968, afternoon BST) — Nine days prior to its world première, The Beatles (minus John Lennon) attended a press screening of the band’s Yellow Submarine film today at the 102-seat Bowater House Cinema in Knightsbridge, London. Continue reading The Beatles attend press screening of ‘Yellow Submarine’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1968)
(Saturday, July 6, 1968) — “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1968)
(Saturday, July 6, 1968) — “The Look of Love” by Sérgio Mendes & Brasil ’66 peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Look of Love’ by Sérgio Mendes & Brasil ’66 peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1968)
(Saturday, July 6, 1968) — “D. W. Washburn” by The Monkees peaked at #19 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘D. W. Washburn’ by The Monkees peaks at #19 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1968)
