Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

‘Pet Sounds’ album by The Beach Boys released 60 years ago today (May 16 1966)


Video: 'The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds (2016 Stereo)' (13 videos)

(Monday, May 16, 1966)Pet Sounds, the 11th studio album by the American rock band the Beach Boys, widely considered to be one of the most influential albums in music history, was released today. Continue reading ‘Pet Sounds’ album by The Beach Boys released 60 years ago today (May 16 1966)

The Beatles overdub lead vocals on ‘For No One’ 60 years ago this hour (May 16 1966)


Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 3), May 9th - June 3rd, 1966' 09:36 For No One (Take 10) [With Overdubs]'

(Monday, May 16, 1966, 2:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles resumed production of their seventh studio album Revolver this evening at EMI Studio 2 in London, as Paul McCartney overdubbed lead vocals for his song “For No One.”

‘Kicks’ by Paul Revere & the Raiders peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago today (May 14 1966)

(Saturday, May 14, 1966) — “Kicks” by Paul Revere & the Raiders peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Kicks’ by Paul Revere & the Raiders peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago today (May 14 1966)

‘How Does That Grab You, Darlin’ by Nancy Sinatra peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (May 14 1966)

(Saturday, May 14, 1966) — “How Does That Grab You, Darlin” by Nancy Sinatra peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘How Does That Grab You, Darlin’ by Nancy Sinatra peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (May 14 1966)

‘Shapes of Things’ by The Yardbirds peaks at #11 in USA 60 years ago today (May 14 1966)

(Saturday, May 14, 1966) — “Shapes of Things” by The Yardbirds peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Shapes of Things’ by The Yardbirds peaks at #11 in USA 60 years ago today (May 14 1966)

The Beatles begin recording ‘For No One’ 60 years ago this hour (May 9 1966)


Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 3), May 9th - June 3rd, 1966' 00:00 For No One (Take 1) [Monitor Mix]
01:24 For No One (Take 2) [Monitor Mix]
02:47 For No One (Unk. Take A) [Monitor Mix]
03:39 For No One (Unk. Take B) [Monitor Mix]
04:32 For No One (Unk. Take C) [Monitor Mix]
04:43 For No One (Unk. Take D) [Monitor Mix]
04:52 For No One (Live Take 10)
07:14 For No One (Take 10 Instrumental) [With Overdubs)'

(Monday, May 9, 1966, 7:00-11:00 p.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles continued production of their seventh studio album Revolver this evening at EMI Studio 2 in London, as they worked on the backing track for Paul McCartney’s “For No One.”

‘Monday, Monday’ by The Mamas & the Papas peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (May 7 1966)

(Saturday, May 7, 1966) — “Monday, Monday” by The Mamas & the Papas peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (May 7/14/21, 1966). Continue reading ‘Monday, Monday’ by The Mamas & the Papas peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (May 7 1966)

‘Sloop John B’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (May 7 1966)

(Saturday, May 7, 1966) — “Sloop John B” by The Beach Boys peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sloop John B’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (May 7 1966)

‘Leaning on a Lamp-post’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (May 7 1966)

(Saturday, May 7, 1966) — “Leaning on a Lamp-post” by Herman’s Hermits peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Leaning on a Lamp-post’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (May 7 1966)