Video: 'Last Train To Clarksville (2006 Remastered Original Stereo Version)'
(Monday, July 25, 1966, 7:00-10:00 p.m./Tuesday, July 26, 1966, midnight-3:00 a.m. PDT) — Session musicians recorded backing tracks for The Monkees’ first single, “Last Train to Clarksville,” and an early version of “I Can’t Get Her Off My Mind” tonight at RCA Victor Studio B in Hollywood. Continue reading The Monkees record two studio backing tracks 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 25 1966)
Video: 'I Wanna Be Free (2006 Remastered Original Stereo Version)'
(Sunday, July 24, 1966, 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. PDT) — The Monkees completed recording two versions of “I Wanna Be Free” (slow and fast) and “Gonna Buy Me a Dog” today at Western Recorders Studio #2 in Hollywood. Continue reading The Monkees complete two tracks for debut studio album 60 years ago this hour (July 24 1966)
(Saturday, July 23, 1966) — “The Pied Piper” by Crispian St. Peters peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘The Pied Piper’ by Crispian St. Peters peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago today (Jul 23 1966)
(Saturday, July 23, 1966) — “The Impossible Dream (The Quest)” by Jack Jones peaked at #35 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Impossible Dream (The Quest)’ by Jack Jones peaks at #35 in USA 60 years ago today (Jul 23 1966)
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Image: Brian Jones (L) and Mick Jagger (center) of the Rolling Stones pose with local radio DJs at the Portland Coliseum, July 21, 1966 in Portland, Oregon.
(Thursday, July 21, 1966, 8:00 p.m. PDT) — The Rolling Stones performed tonight at Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon, on the 24th stop of the band’s 30-city North American Tour. Continue reading The Rolling Stones perform in Portland, Oregon 60 years ago this hour (July 21 1966)
Video: 'Frank Sinatra's Vegas Wedding'
(Tuesday, July 19, 1966, 8:00 p.m. PDT) — Singer Frank Sinatra, 50, married 21-year-old actress Mia Farrow today in a ceremony attended by a few friends in Las Vegas. Continue reading Iconic singer, actor Frank Sinatra, 50, marries actress Mia Farrow, 21, 60 years ago this hour (Jul 19 1966)
Video: '(Theme From) The Monkees (Second Recorded Version) [2006 Remaster]'
(Tuesday, July 19, 1966, 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. PDT) — The Monkees completed a second recording of “(Theme From) The Monkees” tonight at RCA Victor Studio A in Hollywood, which would not be released until 1994.
Video: 'Bobby Fuller's Brother Sheds New Light on His Death'
(Monday, July 18, 1966, at approximately 5:15 p.m. EDT) — Pop music singer and guitarist Bobby Fuller, 23, best known for his recording of “I Fought the Law,” was found dead today in his car, parked outside his apartment in Los Angeles. Continue reading Singer Bobby Fuller found dead in car 60 years ago this hour (Jul 18 1966)
Video: 'The Kind Of Girl I Could Love (2006 Remastered Alternate Mix)'
(Tuesday, July 16, 1966, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.-midnight PDT) — The Monkees held another recording session this afternoon and evening at RCA Victor Studio A in Hollywood, working on the songs “The Kind of Girl I Could Love,” “All The King’s Horses,” “Papa Gene’s Blues” (alternative mix), “I’ll Be True to You,” “So Goes Love” “I Don’t Think You Know Me” (Mickey’s vocal), and “Let’s Dance On.” Continue reading The Monkees complete another batch of recordings 60 years ago this hour (Jul 16 1966)
(Saturday, July 16, 1966) — “Hanky Panky” by Tommy James and the Shondells peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (July 16/23, 1966). Continue reading ‘Hanky Panky’ by Tommy James and the Shondells peaks at #31 in USA 60 years ago today (Jul 16 1966)
