(Saturday, July 29, 1967) — “A Whiter Shade of Pale” by Procol Harum at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’ by Procol Harum peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 29 1967)
Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s
‘White Rabbit’ by Jefferson Airplane peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 29 1967)
(Saturday, July 29, 1967) — “White Rabbit” Jefferson Airplane at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘White Rabbit’ by Jefferson Airplane peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 29 1967)
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‘Jackson’ by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 29 1967)
(Saturday, July 29, 1967) — “Jackson” Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Jackson’ by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 29 1967)
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‘You Only Live Twice’ by Nancy Sinatra peaks at #44 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 29 1967)
(Saturday, July 29, 1967) — “You Only Live Twice,” the theme song to the 1967 James Bond film of the same name by Nancy Sinatra, peaked at #44 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You Only Live Twice’ by Nancy Sinatra peaks at #44 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 29 1967)
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‘Baby, You’re a Rich Man’ by The Beatles debuts at #64 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 29 1967)
(Saturday, July 29, 1967) — “Baby, You’re a Rich Man” by The Beatles, the B-side of the band’s “All You Need Is Love” single, debuted at #64 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Baby, You’re a Rich Man’ by The Beatles debuts at #64 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 29 1967)
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The Beatles call for legalization of marijuana 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 24 1967)
Video: 'Cannabis Law Reform Advertisement, The Times (London) 24 July 1967'
(Monday, July 24, 1967) — A full-page ad today’s The Times (of London) called for the legalization of marijuana, saying the law against the drug was “immoral in principle and unworkable in practice.” Continue reading The Beatles call for legalization of marijuana 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 24 1967)
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The Rolling Stones wrap up latest round of studio sessions 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 22 1967)
Video: 'Sing This All Together'
(Saturday, July 22, 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 “Sing This All Together,” “Sing This All Together (See What Happens)” and “On with the Show.” Continue reading The Rolling Stones wrap up latest round of studio sessions 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 22 1967)
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‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off You’ by Frankie Valli peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 22 1967)
(Saturday, July 22, 1967) — “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” by Frankie Valli at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off You’ by Frankie Valli peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 22 1967)
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‘All You Need Is Love’ by The Beatles debuts at #71 in USA 50 years ago (July 22 1967)
(Saturday, July 22, 1967) — “All You Need Is Love” by The Beatles debuted at #71 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘All You Need Is Love’ by The Beatles debuts at #71 in USA 50 years ago (July 22 1967)
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The Chris Barber Band records McCartney’s ‘Catcall’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 20 1967)
Video: 'The Chris Barber Band - Cat Call'
(Thursday, July 20, 1967) — The Chris Barber Band recorded Paul McCartney’s composition “Catcall” today at Chappell Recording Studios in London with the Beatle contributing vocals and likely played organ for release in the UK Oct. 20, 1967. Continue reading The Chris Barber Band records McCartney’s ‘Catcall’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 20 1967)
