Video: 'The Monkees - Merry go round (Version 1)'
(Sunday, December 17, 1967, 12:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. PST) — The Monkees recorded an early version of “Merry Go Round” today at RCA Studios in Hollywood, remaining unreleased until Rhino Handmade’s deluxe CD reissue in 2010. Continue reading The Monkees record early version of ‘Merry Go Round’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1967)
Video: 'The Doors Kaiser Dome, San Bernardino CA, 16 December 1967 Swing Auditorium'
(Saturday, December 16, 1967, 8:00 p.m. PST scheduled start time) — The Doors performed tonight before 5,500 fans at Swing Auditorium in San Bernardino, California. Continue reading The Doors perform in San Bernardino 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1967)
(Saturday, December 16, 1967) — “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” by Gladys Knight & the Pips peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘I Heard It Through the Grapevine’ by Gladys Knight & the Pips peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1967)
(Saturday, December 16, 1967) — “I Second That Emotion” by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘I Second That Emotion’ by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1967)
(Saturday, December 16, 1967) — “By the Time I Get to Phoenix” by Glen Campbell peaked at #26 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘By the Time I Get to Phoenix’ by Glen Campbell peaks at #26 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 16 1967)
Video: 'The Beatles - Christmas Time Is Here Again (1967)'
(Friday, December 15, 1967) — “Christmas Time Is Here Again!,” a holiday musical/spoken flexi-disc by The Beatles, was sent to members of rock band’s UK fan club today. Continue reading The Beatles release ‘Christmas Time Is Here Again!’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1967)
Video: 'Ringo plays a horny Mexican in 'Candy'' (Dec. 13, 1967, at 0:50)
(Wednesday, December 13, 1967) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles continued to be filmed today at Incom Film Studios in Rome, in the role of Emmanuel, a Mexican gardner, for the film Candy. Continue reading Ringo Starr continues to film role for ‘Candy’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 13 1967)
(Tuesday, December 12, 1967) — Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones successfully appealed his Oct. 30, 1967, nine-month jail sentence for a drug conviction today and instead was fined £1,000, put on three years’ probation and ordered to seek professional help. Continue reading Rock star Brian Jones avoids jail for drug convictions 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1967)
Video: 'Deep Soul The Up Rising Of Otis Redding Part 6.' (Dec. 10, 1967, at 6:25)
(Sunday, December 10, 1967, 3:25 p.m. CST) — R & B singer Otis Redding, 26, and six others were killed today when the plane they were on plunged into Lake Monona in Wisconsin. Continue reading Singer Otis Redding killed in plane crash 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 1967)
Video: 'The Doors - 1967-09-12 - Jim Morrison Arrested At New Haven'
(Sunday, December 10, 1967, shortly after midnight EST) — Jim Morrison, the lead singer for The Doors, was arrested on stage tonight at the New Haven Arena in New Haven, Connecticut, during a benefit concert for the New Haven College scholarship fund. Continue reading Jim Morrison first rock star arrested on stage 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 10 1967)
