Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

The Beatles release ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles - "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" (2009 Stereo Remastered) [Full Album]'

(Thursday, June 1, 1967) — Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, the eighth studio album by English rock band the Beatles, recognized for its innovations in music production, songwriting and graphic design, reflecting an embodiment of the 1960s counterculture, and bridging a cultural divide between popular music and legitimate art, was released today in the UK (June 2, 1967 in the U.S.). Continue reading The Beatles release ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1967) →

The Temptations perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 28 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'The Ed Sullivan Show - FULL Music Performances (Part 2 of 3 Parts)' (May 28, 1967, at 1:01:59)

(Sunday, May 28, 1967, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Temptations performed a medley of “(I Know) I’m Losing You,” “All I Need” and “My Girl” on tonight’s CBS television variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading The Temptations perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 28 1967) →

‘Release Me (and Let Me Love Again)’ by Engelbert Humperdinck peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 27 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, May 27, 1967) — “Release Me (and Let Me Love Again)” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Release Me (and Let Me Love Again)’ by Engelbert Humperdinck peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 27 1967) →

The Doors record ‘I Can’t See Your Face in My Mind,’ ‘Love Me Two Times’ 50 years ago #OTD #OnThisDay (May 25 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors


Video: 'I Can't See Your Face In My Mind'

(Thursday, May 25, 1967) — The Doors recorded “I Can’t See Your Face in My Mind” and “Love Me Two Times” today at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood, California, for the American rock band’s second studio album Strange Days. Continue reading The Doors record ‘I Can’t See Your Face in My Mind,’ ‘Love Me Two Times’ 50 years ago #OTD #OnThisDay (May 25 1967) →

‘Headquarters’ album by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 22 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Monkees


Video: 'Headquarters [Deluxe Edition]' (first 14 videos comprise the original album)

(Monday, May 22, 1967) — Headquarters, the third studio album issued by The Monkees and the first with substantial songwriting and instrumental performances by members of the group itself, rather than by session musicians and professional songwriters, was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘Headquarters’ album by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 22 1967) →

The Seekers perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 21 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'The Seekers - Georgy Girl, US TV 1967'

(Sunday, May 21, 1967, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Seekers performed “Georgy Girl” on tonight’s CBS television variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from Montreal’s Expo ’67. Continue reading The Seekers perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 21 1967) →

‘Groovin” by The Young Rascals peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 20 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, May 20, 1967) — “Groovin'” by The Young Rascals peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four non-consecutive weeks (May 20/27, June 17/24, 1967). Continue reading ‘Groovin” by The Young Rascals peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 20 1967) →