(Thursday, March 23, 1967, 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m./7:00 p.m.-2:30 a.m. PST) — The Who made its U.S. concert debut today at RKO 58th Street Theater in New York as part of a rock extravaganza promoted by DJ Murray “The K” Kaufman. Continue reading The Who performs first U.S. concert 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 25 1967)
(Saturday, March 25, 1967) — “Happy Together” by The Turtles peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Mar. 25, Apr. 1/8, 1967).
(Saturday, March 25, 1967) — “Dedicated to the One I Love” by The Mamas & the Papas peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
(Saturday, March 25, 1967) — “There’s a Kind of Hush” by Herman’s Hermits peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘There’s a Kind of Hush’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 25 1967)
(Saturday, March 25, 1967) — “Sock It to Me-Baby!” by Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, March 25, 1967) — “For What It’s Worth” by Buffalo Springfield peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘For What It’s Worth’ by Buffalo Springfield peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 25 1967)
Video: 'The Doors' (11 videos)
(Saturday, March 25, 1967) — “The Doors,” the self-titled debut album by the American rock band The Doors, debuted at #163 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘The Doors’ album debuts at #163 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 25 1967)
Video: 'For Pete's Sake [Master Backing Track]'
(Thursday, March 23, 1967, 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m./7:00 p.m.-2:30 a.m. PST) — The Monkees recorded “For Pete’s Sake” completed “Shades Of Gray” today at Studio C, RCA Recording Studios in Hollywood during the group’s recording sessions for the album Headquarters. Continue reading The Monkees complete recording two tracks 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1967)
Video: 'The Beatles - "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" (Mono) [Full Album]'('Getting Better' at 8:16)
(Thursday, March 23, 1967, 7:00 p.m.-3:45 a.m. BST) — The Beatles completed recording “Getting Better” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London with various overdubs recorded, including included handclaps, congas, piano and electric guitar. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording ‘Getting Better’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1967)
Video: 'Early Morning Blues and Greens [Mono Master]'
(Wednesday, March 22, 1967, 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m./1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m./6:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m. PST) — The Monkees recorded “Early Morning Blues And Greens,” overdubbed Cello and French horn on “Shades Of Gray” and recorded an early version of “No Time” 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 three tracks 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1967)
