Video: 'the rolling stones - jumpin' jack flash - stereo edit'
(Friday, May 24, 1968) — The Rolling Stones released the single “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”/”Child of the Moon” today in the UK by Decca Records (June 1, 1968, in the U.S.). Continue reading The Rolling Stones release ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 24 1968)
Video: '1968 Stoned Soul Picnic 5th DIMENSION ED1959 mpg'
(Sunday, May 19, 1968, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The 5th Dimension performed “On Broadway” and “Stoned Soul Picnic” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading The 5th Dimension performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 19 1968)
Video: 'The Doors at San Jose Festival 1968 [rare footage]'
(Sunday, May 19, 1968, 4:30 p.m. PDT scheduled start time) — The Doors headlined the second day of the two-day Northern California Folk-Rock Festival at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds today in San Jose, California. Continue reading The Doors headline Northern California Folk-Rock Festival 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 19 1968)
Video: 'The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Foxey Lady (Miami Pop 1968)
(Saturday, May 18, 1968, afternoon EDT) — The Jimi Hendrix Experience performed “Foxey Lady” today at the Miami Pop Festival at Gulfstream Park, a horse racing track in Hallandale, Florida (now called Hallandale Beach), just north of Miami. Continue reading Jimi Hendrix Experience performs at Miami Pop Festival 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1968)
(Saturday, May 18, 1968) — “Tighten Up” by Archie Bell & the Drells peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (May 18/25, 1968). Continue reading ‘Tighten Up’ by Archie Bell & the Drells peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1968)
Video: 'The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees (Full Album) 1968'
(Saturday, May 18, 1968) — The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees, the fifth studio album issued by The Monkees, peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for four consecutive weeks. Continue reading ‘The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees’ peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1968)
(Saturday, May 18, 1968) — “Cowboys to Girls” by The Intruders peaks at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Cowboys to Girls’ by The Intruders peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1968)
(Saturday, May 18, 1968) — “Love Is All Around” by The Troggs peaks at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Love Is All Around’ by The Troggs peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1968)
Video: 'The Wonderwall' trailer
(Friday, May 17, 1968) — Wonderwall, a psychedelic film about a eccentric professor who loses himself in daydreams and delusions after a model and her photographer boyfriend move in next to him, premiered today at the Cannes Film Festival with George Harrison (who composed and produced the film’s soundtrack) and Ringo Starr of The Beatles in attendance. Continue reading Harrison, Starr attend ‘Wonderwall’ premiere at Cannes 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 17 1968)
Video: 'THE BEATLES APPLE AND BEYOND 1968 VOL.2' (May 16, 1968, at 4:09)
(Thursday, May 16, 1968, early morning BST) — John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles arrived today at Heathrow Airport in London, returning home from a promotional trip to the United States to launch Apple Corps. Continue reading Lennon, McCartney return to London from New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 16 1968)
