(Tuesday, January 3, 1967) — Carl Wilson of the rock band The Beach Boys failed to report for military service today as directed by a U.S. Army draft notice, leading to his indictment and criminal prosecution for draft evasion.
Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s
‘I’m a Believer’ by The Monkees peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 31 1966)
(Saturday, December 31, 1966) — “I’m a Believer” by The Monkees peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for seven consecutive weeks (Dec. 31, 1966, Jan. 7/14/21/28, Feb. 4/11, 1967).
It was the group’s second of three number one hits on the chart (1966-1967).
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‘Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron’ by The Royal Guardsmen peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 31 1966)
(Saturday, December 31, 1966) — “Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron” by The Royal Guardsmen peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks.
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‘Sugar Town’ by Nancy Sinatra peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 31 1966)
(Saturday, December 31, 1966) — “Sugar Town” by Nancy Sinatra peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
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‘That’s Life’ by Frank Sinatra peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 24 1966)
(Saturday, December 24, 1966) — “That’s Life” by Frank Sinatra peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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‘A Place in the Sun’ by Stevie Wonder peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 24 1966)
(Saturday, December 24, 1966) — “A Place in the Sun” by Stevie Wonder peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
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‘Mustang Sally’ by Wilson Pickett peaks at #23 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 24 1966)
(Saturday, December 24, 1966) — “Mustang Sally” by Wilson Pickett peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked Wilson Pickett’s recording of the song at #434 on a list of “500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”
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‘Love in the Open Air’/’Theme From ‘The Family Way” single by George Martin Orchestra released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1966)
Video: 'Love In The Open Air 'The Family Way' Paul McCartney (1966) (HQ)'
(Friday, December 23, 1966) — “Love in the Open Air” backed with “Theme From ‘The Family Way'” by Beatles’ producer George Martin & His Orchestra, two tracks from the The Family Way (Original Soundtrack Album), were released as a single today, featuring Paul McCartney of The Beatles as composer. Continue reading ‘Love in the Open Air’/’Theme From ‘The Family Way” single by George Martin Orchestra released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 23 1966)
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The Beatles complete recording ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1966)
Video: 'Strawberry Fields Forever - Take 26 (RM9)'
(Wednesday, December 21, 1966, 10:00-11:45 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles completed recording “Strawberry Fields Forever” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London as John Lennon re-recorded his lead vocals, accompanied by snare drum and occasional piano. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1966)
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The Beatles finish recording ‘When I’m Sixty-Four’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1966)
Video: 'When I'm Sixty-Four- The Beatles (Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band)'
(Wednesday, December 21, 1966, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles completed recording “When I’m Sixty-Four” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London with the overdub of a clarinet part scored by George Martin. Continue reading The Beatles finish recording ‘When I’m Sixty-Four’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 21 1966)
