(Saturday, September 9, 1967) — “Come Back When You Grow Up” by Bobby Vee and The Strangers peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Come Back When You Grow Up’ by Bobby Vee and The Strangers peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 9 1967)
Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s
‘Baby I Love You’ by Aretha Franklin peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 9 1967)
(Saturday, September 9, 1967) — “Baby I Love You” by Aretha Franklin peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Baby I Love You’ by Aretha Franklin peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 9 1967)
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The Beatles begin recording ‘Flying’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1967)
Video: 'The Beatles - Ariel Instrumental [Flying] (Take 8)'
(Friday, September 8, 1967, 7:00 p.m.-2:45 a.m. BST) — The Beatles began recording the instrumental (featuring chants by Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Starr) “Flying” (originally titled “Aerial Tour Instrumental”), one of the few songs credited to all four members of the band, today at EMI Studio 3 in London for their next television film and record project. Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘Flying’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1967)
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The Rolling Stones wrap up latest round of studio sessions 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1967)
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)
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The Beatles resume work on ‘Blue Jay Way’ 50 years ago this hour #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)
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The Beatles work on three tracks at EMI Studios 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 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)
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The Monkees complete three tracks for next album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 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)
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The Beatles begin recording ‘I Am The Walrus’ 50 years ago this hour #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)
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‘People Are Strange’/’Unhappy Girl’ single by The Doors released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 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)
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‘Words’ by The Monkees peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 2 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)
