Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

All four Beatles filmed at Rishikesh, India 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 21 1968)


Video: 'Rishikesh - Beatles With The Maharishi (1968)'

(Wednesday, February 21, 1968) — British Pathé today filmed all four Beatles, who spent their first full day together at the Academy of Transcendental Meditation in Rishikesh studying Transcendental Meditation with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Continue reading All four Beatles filmed at Rishikesh, India 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 21 1968)

The Monkees TV series officially cancelled 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 20 1968)


Video: 'The Monkees: The Running Gag Supercut'

(Tuesday, February 20, 1968)The Monkees, an American situation comedy television series that follows the adventures of four young men trying to make a name for themselves as a rock ‘n roll band, was officially cancelled today, one day after the band began filming its first feature film, Head Continue reading The Monkees TV series officially cancelled 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 20 1968)

All four Beatles reunite in Rishikesh, India 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 20 1968)


Video: 'Paul & Ringo - Willingdon Hospital, New Delhi, India (20.02.1968)'

(Tuesday, February 20, 1968) — Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr of The Beatles departed New Delhi, India, today for the Academy of Transcendental Meditation in Rishikesh, reuniting with two other band members, John Lennon and George Harrison, who had arrived Feb. 16, 1968. Continue reading All four Beatles reunite in Rishikesh, India 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 20 1968)

The Doors record ‘Celebration Of The Lizard’ rehearsal 50 years ago #OTD #OnThisDay (Feb 19 1968)


Video: '16. The Doors - Celebration of The Lizard (An Experiment/Work In Progress) (40th Anniversary) LYRICS'

(Monday, February 19, 1968) — The Doors recorded a rehearsal of “Celebration of the Lizard,” a performance piece written by lead singer Jim Morrison, today at TTG Studios in Hollywood, California, during sessions for the American rock band’s third studio album Waiting for the Sun. Continue reading The Doors record ‘Celebration Of The Lizard’ rehearsal 50 years ago #OTD #OnThisDay (Feb 19 1968)

The Monkees begin filming ‘Head’ movie 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 19 1968)


Video: 'The Monkees - 'Head' - Theatrical Trailer'

(Monday, February 19, 1968) — The television rock group The Monkees began filming Head, a satirical musical adventure feature film written by Jack Nicholson and Bob Rafelson, directed by Rafelson, today at various locations in the Los Angeles area. Continue reading The Monkees begin filming ‘Head’ movie 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 19 1968)

McCartney, Starr arrive in India to study meditation 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 19 1968)


Video: 'Ringo & Paul - Palam Airport, New Delhi, India (19.02.1968)'

(Monday, February 19, 1968, 8:15 a.m. IST) — Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr of The Beatles arrived today at Palam Airport in New Delhi, India, to study Transcendental Meditation with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi at his ashram in Rishikesh. Continue reading McCartney, Starr arrive in India to study meditation 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 19 1968)

McCartney, Starr depart London to study meditation in India 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1968)


Video: 'Ringo & Paul - London Airport, Heathrow, England (18.02.1968)'

(Sunday, February 18, 1968) — Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr of The Beatles, plus McCartney’s girlfriend, Jane Asher, and Starr’s wife, Maureen, departed London Airport today, bound for Delhi, India, where two other members of the group, John Lennon and George Harrison (and their wives) had arrived three days earlier. Continue reading McCartney, Starr depart London to study meditation in India 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1968)

‘I Wish It Would Rain’ by The Temptations peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 17 1968)

(Saturday, February 17, 1968)“I Wish It Would Rain” by The Temptations peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘I Wish It Would Rain’ by The Temptations peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 17 1968)

Harrison, Lennon study meditation in India 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 17 1968)


Video: 'George & John - Ashram, Rishikesh, India (17.02.1968) (Filmed 19.02.1968)'

(Saturday, February 17, 1968) — George Harrison and John Lennon of The Beatles were filmed today in India, having arrived the previous day to study Transcendental Meditation with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi at his ashram in Rishikesh. Continue reading Harrison, Lennon study meditation in India 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 17 1968)

Two Beatles arrive in India to study meditation 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 16 1968)


Video: 'John & George - Palam Airport, New Delhi, India (16.02.1968) (Filmed 17.02.1968)'

(Friday, February 16, 1968, 8:15 a.m. IST) — George Harrison and John Lennon of The Beatles arrived at Palam Airport in New Delhi, India, today to study Transcendental Meditation with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi at his ashram in Rishikesh. Continue reading Two Beatles arrive in India to study meditation 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 16 1968)