Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

‘(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone’ by The Monkees peaks at #20 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Monkees

(Saturday, January 14, 1967) — “(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone” by The Monkees peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. It was the group’s third appearance on the chart since 1966. Continue reading ‘(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone’ by The Monkees peaks at #20 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 1967) →

‘Let’s Spend the Night Together’/’Ruby Tuesday’ single by The Rolling Stones released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'Let's Spend The Night Together (Stereo Version)'

(Friday, January 13, 1967) — The Rolling Stones’ double-A sided single “Let’s Spend the Night Together” and “Ruby Tuesday” was released today in the United Kingdom by Decca Records (and later in the month in the United States on the London label). Continue reading ‘Let’s Spend the Night Together’/’Ruby Tuesday’ single by The Rolling Stones released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1967) →

The Beatles record more overdubs for ‘Penny Lane’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 12 1967)

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

(Thursday, January 12, 1967, 2:30-11:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles added two trumpets, two oboes, cor anglais (English horn) parts and a double bass to the band’s nearly completed recording of “Penny Lane” tonight at EMI Studio 3 in London (click here and select track three, “Penny Lane (Mono),” to hear this day’s mix).

The Beatles record overdubs for ‘Penny Lane’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 9 1967)

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


Video: 'Beatles - Penny Lane Overdub Sessions'

(Monday, January 9, 1967, 7:00 p.m.-1:45 a.m. GMT) — The Beatles added four flutes and two trumpets to the band’s nearly completed recording of “Penny Lane” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record overdubs for ‘Penny Lane’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 9 1967) →

‘More of the Monkees’ album released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 9 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, Television 1960s, The Monkees


Video: 'More Of The Monkees (Deluxe Edition)' (first 12 videos comprise the original album)

(Monday, January 9, 1967) — More of the Monkees, the second studio album by The Monkees, an American-British pop rock band formed for the American television series The Monkees, was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘More of the Monkees’ album released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 9 1967) →

‘The Family Way’ soundtrack album released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 6 1967)

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


Video: 'The Family Way Original Movie Soundtrack - Paul McCartney (1967)'

(Friday, Janaury 6, 1967) — The Family Way, a soundtrack recording composed by Paul McCartney of The Beatles and performed by The George Martin Orchestra (Martin was The Beatles’ producer at the time) for the 1966 film of the same name, was released today in the UK (June 12, 1967 in the U.S.). Continue reading ‘The Family Way’ soundtrack album released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 6 1967) →

The Doors release debut album, single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 4 1967)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors


Video: 'The Doors' (11 videos)

(Wednesday, January 4, 1967) — The Doors, the self-titled debut album by the American rock band the Doors featuring their breakthrough hit “Light My Fire” and the lengthy song “The End” with its Oedipal spoken word section, was released today along with their debut single “Break On Through (To the Other Side)”/”End of the Night.” Continue reading The Doors release debut album, single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 4 1967) →