Video: 'Revolution Club, London 18.01.1968 (Filmed 25.01)'
(Thursday, January 18, 1968, evening GMT) — George Harrison and John Lennon of The Beatles attended a fashion show organised by the exclusive boutique Quorum today at the Revolution club at 14-16 Bruton Place in London’s Mayfair. Continue reading Harrison, Lennon attend fashion show in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 18 1968)
Video: 'Eartha Kitt Said Black Lives Matter in 1968'
(Thursday, January 18, 1968, at approximately 2:00 p.m. EST) — Singer Eartha Kitt, having debuted as the third actress to play the role of Catwoman in the Batman TV series a month ago, stunned other guests at a White House luncheon today when she angrily told Lady Bird Johnson that American youth was rebelling because of the Vietnam War. Continue reading Eartha Kitt makes First Lady cry 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 18 1968)
Video: 'Spanish Caravan [New Stereo Mix] (Advanced Resolution)'
(Monday, January 15, 1968) — The Doors recorded “Spanish Caravan” today at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood, California, for the American rock band’s third studio album Waiting for the Sun.
Video: 'Vanilla Fudge - You Keep Me Hangin' On (Supremes) (ca. 1968) HD 0815007'
(Sunday, January 14, 1968, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Vanilla Fudge performed “You Keep Me Hangin’ On” on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Continue reading Vanilla Fudge performs on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 1968)
(Saturday, January 13, 1968) — “Woman, Woman” by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Woman, Woman’ by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1968)
(Saturday, January 13, 1968) — “Monterey” by Eric Burdon and The Animals peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Monterey’ by Eric Burdon and The Animals peaks at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1968)
(Saturday, January 13, 1968) — “It’s Wonderful” by The Young Rascals peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘It’s Wonderful’ by The Young Rascals peaks at #20 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1968)
(Saturday, January 13, 1968) — “Love Me Two Times” by The Doors peaked at #25 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Love Me Two Times’ by The Doors peaks at #25 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1968)
Video: 'Johnny Cash - At Folsom Prison (1968) (Full album)'
(Saturday, January 13, 1968, 9:40 a.m./12:40 p.m. PST) — Johnny Cash performed his historic At Folsom Prison concerts today at the Folsom State Prison in central California for release in May 1968. Continue reading Johnny Cash performs at Folsom prison 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1968)
(Saturday, January 13, 1968) — “Foxy Lady” by the Jimi Hendrix Experience peaked at #67 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Foxy Lady’ by Jimi Hendrix Experience peaks at #67 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1968)
