Video: 'The Supremes - The Happening'
(Sunday, May 7, 1967, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Supremes performed “The Happening” on tonight’s CBS television variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from Expo ’67 in Montreal. Continue reading The Supremes perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 7 1967)
(Saturday, May 6, 1967) — “Close Your Eyes” by Peaches & Herb peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
(Saturday, May 6, 1967) — “I’m a Man” by The Spencer Davis Group peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I’m a Man’ by The Spencer Davis Group peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 6 1967)
(Saturday, May 6, 1967) — “My Back Pages” by The Byrds peaked at #30 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Video: 'Magical Mystery Tour (film version)' (at 0:55)
(Wednesday, May 3, 1967, 7:00 p.m.-12:15 a.m. BST) — The Beatles added brass to “Magical Mystery Tour,” the title track to their next film and record project, tonight at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading The Beatles continue work on ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ song 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 3 1967)
Video: 'Elvis & Priscilla Presley - Wedding 1967 (Private Film Footage - Elvis Presley) HQ'
(Monday, May 1, 1967, just after 9:30 a.m. PDT) — Rock music star Elvis Presley, 32, married Priscilla Beaulieu, the 21-year-old daughter of an army officer Elvis had met while in Germany, today at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas. Continue reading Elvis Presley weds Priscilla Beaulieu in Las Vegas 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 1 1967)
Video: 'Paul Revere and the Raiders - Kicks - 1967'
(Sunday, April 30, 1967, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Paul Revere and the Raiders performed “Kicks” on tonight’s CBS television variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading Paul Revere & the Raiders, Jack Benny on ‘Ed Sullivan’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1967)
Video: 'Cuddly Toy (Harry Nilsson demo, mono remix)' (at 35:34)
(Saturday, April 29, 1967, 8:00 p.m.-midnight PST) — The Monkees essentially finish recording “Cuddly Toy” tonight, completing the vocals at Studio C, RCA Recording Studios in Hollywood, the first track to be recorded for the group’s next studio album Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. Continue reading The Monkees essentially complete ‘Cuddly Toy’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1967)
Video: '14 Hour Technicolour Dream' (Lennon appears at 2:31-4:07)
(Saturday, April 29, 1967, 8:00 p.m. BST) — John Lennon of The Beatles attended the 14-hour Technicolor Dream multi-artist happening featuring poets, artists and musicians tonight at Alexandra Palace in London. Continue reading John Lennon attends 14 Hour Technicolour Dream benefit in London 50 years ago this hour #OTD #OnThisDay (Apr 29 1967)
(Saturday, April 29, 1967) — “A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You” by The Monkees peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
