Video: 'Gomper'
(Thursday, September 7, 1967) — The Rolling Stones completed another round of recordings for their next album, Their Satanic Majesties Request today at Olympic Sound Studios in London, having completed “Gomper” and “2000 Light Years from Home.” Continue reading The Rolling Stones wrap up latest round of studio sessions 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1967)
Video: 'The Beatles - "Magical Mystery Demos" 1967-1968 outtakes' (Sept. 7, 1967, at 22:25-26:07)
(Thursday, September 7, 1967, 7:00 p.m.-3:15 a.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded overdubs for George Harrison’s “Blue Jay Way” today at EMI Studio 2 in London for their next television film and record project. Continue reading The Beatles resume work on ‘Blue Jay Way’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1967)
Video: 'The Beatles - I Am The Walrus (Anthology 2 [Disc 2])'
(Wednesday, September 6, 1967, 7:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded overdubs for “I Am The Walrus,” recorded a piano demo for Paul McCartney’s “The Fool on The Hill” and the rhythm track of George Harrison’s “Blue Jay Way” today at EMI Studio 2 in London for their next television film and record project. Continue reading The Beatles work on three tracks at EMI Studios 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1967)
Video: 'Salesman (mono remix, edit)' (at 49:10)
(Tuesday, September 5, 1967) — The Monkees completed three tracks: “Salesman,” “What Am I Doing Hangin”Round?” and “Cuddly Toy” and worked on a fourth, “Daily Nightly,” for their fourth studio album today at RCA Victor Studios in Hollywood Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. Continue reading The Monkees complete three tracks for next album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1967)
Video: 'The Beatles - "Magical Mystery Demos" 1967-1968 outtakes' (Sept. 5, 1967, at 9:31-15:28)
(Tuesday, September 5, 1967, 7:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. BST) — The Beatles held their first recording session since the death of their manager Brian Epstein on Aug. 27, 1967, today at EMI Studio 1 in London, recording the first 16 takes of John Lennon’s surrealist masterpiece “I Am The Walrus” for their next television film and record project. Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘I Am The Walrus’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1967)
Video: 'People Are Strange (New Stereo Mix Advanced Resolution)'
(Monday, September 4, 1967) — “People Are Strange”/”Unhappy Girl” by The Doors was released today in the U.S. as a single from the band’s forthcoming second studio album Strange Days. Continue reading ‘People Are Strange’/’Unhappy Girl’ single by The Doors released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 1967)
(Saturday, September 2, 1967) — “Words” by The Monkees peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Words’ by The Monkees peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1967)
(Saturday, September 2, 1967) — “The World We Knew (Over and Over)” by Frank Sinatra peaked at #30 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The World We Knew (Over and Over)’ by Frank Sinatra peaks at #30 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1967)
(Saturday, September 2, 1967) — “The Windows of the World” by Dionne Warwick peaked at #32 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Windows of the World’ by Dionne Warwick peaks at #32 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 1967)
Video: 'Summer 1967: The Complete U.S. Concert Recordings' (videos 52-68)
(Sunday, August 27, 1967; evening PDT) — The Monkees performed tonight at The Coliseum in Spokane, Washington, on the final stop of the band’s summer 1967 tour. Continue reading The Monkees perform in Spokane, Washington 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1967)
