(Saturday, June 11, 1966) — “Paperback Writer” by The Beatles debuted at #28 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Paperback Writer’ by The Beatles debuts at #28 in USA 60 years ago today (Jun 11 1966)
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‘Rain’ by The Beatles debuts at #72 in USA 60 years ago today (Jun 11 1966)
(Saturday, June 11, 1966) — “Rain” by The Beatles debuted at #72 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. “Rain,” the B-side of “Paperback Writer,” was the group’s 43rd appearance on the chart since Jan. 18, 1964. Continue reading ‘Rain’ by The Beatles debuts at #72 in USA 60 years ago today (Jun 11 1966)
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Janis Joplin debuts as rock vocalist in San Francisco 60 years ago today (Jun 10 1966)
(Friday, June 10, 1966) — Janis Joplin made her debut as a rock vocalist today, appearing with Big Brother and the Holding Company at the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco and quickly gaining attention on the city’s burgeoning music scene for her powerful and gravelly blues-belter vocals and flamboyant sartorial style. Continue reading Janis Joplin debuts as rock vocalist in San Francisco 60 years ago today (Jun 10 1966)
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The Monkees hold first official recording session 60 years ago this hour (June 10 1966)
(Friday, June 10, 1966, 7:00-10:00 p.m./10:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. PDT) — Ten days after starting production on their television series, The Monkees held their first official recording session tonight at RCA’s Studio B located at 6363 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood with Snuff Garrett producing. Continue reading The Monkees hold first official recording session 60 years ago this hour (June 10 1966)
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The Beatles complete recording ‘Good Day Sunshine’ 60 years ago this hour (Jun 9 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles - Good Day Sunshine'
(Thursday, June 9, 1966, 2:30-8:00 p.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles continued production of their seventh studio album Revolver this morning at EMI Studio 2 in London, completing “Good Day Sunshine” with the addition of various overdubs. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording ‘Good Day Sunshine’ 60 years ago this hour (Jun 9 1966)
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The Beatles begin recording ‘Good Day Sunshine’ 60 years ago this hour (Jun 8 1966)
Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 4), June 6th - June 21st, 1966'
02:05 Good Day Sunshine (Live Take 1)
(Wednesday, June 8, 1966, 2:30-2:30 a.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles continued production of their seventh studio album Revolver today at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s “Good Day Sunshine.”
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The Beatles complete recording ‘Eleanor Rigby’ 60 years ago this hour (Jun 7 1966)
Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 4), June 6th - June 21st, 1966'
43:35 Eleanor Rigby (RM3) [Emidisc Acetate]
45:40 Eleanor Rigby (RM5)
47:46 Eleanor Rigby (RS-99) [Takes 14 + 15]
49:51 Eleanor Rigby (Single Vocal Mix)
(Tuesday, June 7, 1966, midnight.-1:30 a.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles continued production of their seventh studio album Revolver this morning at EMI Studio 3 in London, completing “Eleanor Rigby” with the addition of Paul McCartney’s vocal counterpoint during the final verse. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording ‘Eleanor Rigby’ 60 years ago this hour (Jun 7 1966)
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The Beatles perform (via tape) on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Jun 5 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles - Paperback Writer and Rain (Ed Sullivan Show 1966)'
(Sunday, June 5, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles performed “Paperback Writer” and “Rain” (videotaped May 19, 1966, in London) on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show. Continue reading The Beatles perform (via tape) on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Jun 5 1966)
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‘It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World’ by James Brown peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (June 4 1966)
(Saturday, June 4, 1966) — “It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World” by James Brown at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World’ by James Brown peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (June 4 1966)
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‘Batman & His Grandmother’ by Dickie Goodman peaks at #70 in USA 60 years ago today (June 4 1966)
(Saturday, June 4, 1966) — “Batman & His Grandmother” by Dickie Goodman peaked at #70 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
