Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

The Monkees work on ‘I Can’t Get Her Off My Mind’ and ‘No Time’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1967)


Video: 'No Time [First Version - Tracking Session Composite Takes 3 to 5]'

(Friday, March 17, 1967, 12:30-3:30 p.m./4:00-7:00 p.m. PST)The Monkees worked on “I Can’t Get Her Off My Mind,” “Two-Part Invention in F Major,” “No Time,” “Blues,” “Banjo Jam” and “Cripple Creek” today at Studio C, RCA Recording Studios in Hollywood during the group’s recording sessions for the album Headquarters. Continue reading The Monkees work on ‘I Can’t Get Her Off My Mind’ and ‘No Time’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1967)

The Monkees record second version of ‘You Just May Be The One’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 16 1967)


Video: 'Shades Of Gray [Master Backing Track Take 98]'

(Thursday, March 16, 1967, 12:00-3:30 p.m./4:00-7:00 p.m. PST)The Monkees recorded an early version of “Masking Tape” and completed a second version of “You Just May Be The One” today at Studio C, RCA Recording Studios in Hollywood during the group’s recording sessions for the album Headquarters. Continue reading The Monkees record second version of ‘You Just May Be The One’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 16 1967)

The Monkees record early version of ‘Pillow Time’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1967)


Video: 'Pillow Time [Take 1 Vocal]'

(Tuesday, March 14, 1967, 12:00 noon-? PST)The Monkees recorded an early version of “Pillow Time” and “Micky In Carlsbad Cavern” today at Studio C, RCA Recording Studios in Hollywood during the group’s recording sessions for the album Headquarters. Continue reading The Monkees record early version of ‘Pillow Time’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1967)

‘Love Is Here and Now You’re Gone’ by The Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 11 1967)

(Saturday, March 11, 1967)“Love Is Here and Now You’re Gone” by The Supremes peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Love Is Here and Now You’re Gone’ by The Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 11 1967)

The Monkees record ‘East Virginia,’ finish ‘Forget That Girl’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 11 1967)


Video: 'The Monkees - Peter Gunn's Gun'

(Saturday, March 11, 1967, 12:00 noon-12 midnight PST)The Monkees record “East Virginia” and complete recording “Forget That Girl” today at Studio C, RCA Recording Studios in Hollywood during the group’s recording sessions for the album Headquarters. Continue reading The Monkees record ‘East Virginia,’ finish ‘Forget That Girl’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 11 1967)

Dick Clark presents new Beatles promotional videos on ‘Bandstand’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 11 1967)


Video: 'Dick Clark Introduces The Beatles Strawberry Fields Forever'

(Saturday, March 11, 1967, 1:30 p.m. EST)American Bandstand host Dick Clark today presented promotional videos for The Beatles’ new records “Strawberry Fields Forever” and “Penny Lane” and asked the audience for their reactions. Continue reading Dick Clark presents new Beatles promotional videos on ‘Bandstand’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 11 1967)