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)
(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.
(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).
(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.
(Saturday, December 31, 1966) — “Sugar Town” by Nancy Sinatra peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
(Saturday, December 24, 1966) — “That’s Life” by Frank Sinatra peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(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.
(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.”
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)
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)
