Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

‘Yellow Submarine’/’Eleanor Rigby’ single by The Beatles released 60 years ago today (Aug 5 1966)


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(Friday, August 5, 1966) — The double A-sided single “Yellow Submarine“/”Eleanor Rigby” by The Beatles was released today in the UK (Aug. 8, 1966, in the U.S.) from the album Revolver, which was also released today in the UK (and also released Aug. 8, 1966, in the U.S.). Continue reading ‘Yellow Submarine’/’Eleanor Rigby’ single by The Beatles released 60 years ago today (Aug 5 1966)

The Beatles release seventh studio album ‘Revolver’ 60 years ago today (Aug 5 1966)


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(Friday, August 5, 1966)Revolver, the seventh studio album by British rock group the Beatles, was released today in the UK. Continue reading The Beatles release seventh studio album ‘Revolver’ 60 years ago today (Aug 5 1966)

The Rolling Stones begin recording next studio album 60 years ago today (Aug 3 1966)


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(Wednesday, August 3, 1966) — The Rolling Stones began recording their fifth British studio album Between the Buttons today at RCA Studios in Hollywood. Continue reading The Rolling Stones begin recording next studio album 60 years ago today (Aug 3 1966)

Beatle Paul McCartney interviewed for ‘David Frost At The Phonograph’ 60 years ago this hour (Aug 1 1966)


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(Monday, August 1, 1966, 8:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles was interviewed tonight for the David Frost At The Phonograph radio show, pre-recorded “as live” in Studio B15 in London’s Broadcasting House for broadcast on Aug. 6, 1966, at noon-1:30 p.m. on the BBC Light Programme.

The Monkees finish recording ‘Papa Gene’s Blues’ 60 years ago this hour (Jul 30 1966)


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(Saturday, July 30, 1966, 2:00-6:00 p.m. PDT) — The Monkees finished recording “Papa Gene’s Blues” today as Mike Nesmith and Mickey Dolenz recut their vocals at RCA Victor Studio A in Hollywood, completing the sessions for the band’s debut studio album, The Monkees, for release on Oct. 10, 1966.

Alabama DJs call for ‘Beatle burning’ over John Lennon’s ‘more popular than Jesus’ remarks 60 years ago today (Jul 30 1966)


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(Saturday, July 30, 1966) — Two Birmingham disc jockeys said today they plan to organize a public “Beatle burning” after expressing outrage over reported remarks attributed to singer-songwriter-musician John Lennon of The Beatles regarding Christianity. Continue reading Alabama DJs call for ‘Beatle burning’ over John Lennon’s ‘more popular than Jesus’ remarks 60 years ago today (Jul 30 1966)

‘Wild Thing’ by The Troggs peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Jul 30 1966)

(Saturday, July 30, 1966) — “Wild Thing” by The Troggs peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (July 30, Aug. 6, 1966). Continue reading ‘Wild Thing’ by The Troggs peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Jul 30 1966)

‘I Saw Her Again’ by The Mamas & the Papas peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Jul 30 1966)

(Saturday, July 30, 1966) — “I Saw Her Again” by The Mamas & the Papas peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Saw Her Again’ by The Mamas & the Papas peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Jul 30 1966)

Paul Revere & The Raiders featuring Mark Lindsay peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago today (Jul 30 1966)

(Saturday, July 30, 1966)“Hungry” by Paul Revere & The Raiders featuring Mark Lindsay peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading Paul Revere & The Raiders featuring Mark Lindsay peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago today (Jul 30 1966)

‘Sweet Pea’ by Tommy Roe peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Jul 30 1966)

(Saturday, July 30, 1966) — “Sweet Pea” by Tommy Roe peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Sweet Pea’ by Tommy Roe peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Jul 30 1966)