(Saturday, July 31, 1971) — “Rainy Jane” by former Monkee Davy Jones peaked at #52 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two weeks, the most successful hit of his solo career. Continue reading ‘Rainy Jane’ by Davy Jones peaks at #52 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971) →

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(Saturday, January 9, 1971) — “Silver Moon” by former Monkee Michael Nesmith peaked at #42 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Continue reading ‘Silver Moon’ by Michael Nesmith & The First National Band peaks at #42 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 9 1971) →

Video: 'Magnetic South - Michael Nesmith' (11 videos)

(Saturday, October 17, 1970) — Magnetic South, the first solo studio album released (in June 1970) by Michael Nesmith after he left The Monkees, debuted at #149 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading Michael Nesmith’s ‘Magnetic South’ album debuts at #149 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1970) →

(Saturday, October 10, 1970) — “Joanne” by ex-Monkee Michael Nesmith peaked at #21 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Joanne’ by Michael Nesmith peaks at #21 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1970) →

Video: 'Do It in the Name of Love'

(Tuesday, September 22, 1970) — The remaining Monkees, Micky Dolenz and Davy Jones, recorded “Do It in the Name of Love” and “Lady Jane,” the final single produced in the band’s original incarnation, today in New York City. Continue reading The Monkees record final 1960s era single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1970) →

Video: 'The Monkees - Oh My My (1970 promo film) [1080p]'

(Saturday, June 13, 1970) — “Oh My My” by The Monkees, the only single from the band’s forthcoming album Changes, peaked at #98 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Oh My My’ by The Monkees peaks at #98 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1970) →

Video: 'The Monkees - Oh My My (1970 promo film) [1080p]'

(Saturday, June 6, 1970) — “Oh My My” by The Monkees, the only single from the band’s forthcoming album Changes, debuted at #99 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Oh My My’ by The Monkees debuts at #99 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1970) →

Video: 'Acapulco Sun'

(Thursday, April 2, 1970) — The Monkees completed “Acapulco Sun” and “It’s Got to Be Love” today at RCA in New York City, wrapping up recording sessions for Changes, the final studio album produced during the band’s 1960s era. Continue reading The Monkees complete recording sessions for final 1960s era studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 2 1970) →

Video: 'The Monkees - Oh My My (1970 promo film) [1080p]'

(Wednesday, April 1, 1970) — “Oh My My”/”I Love You Better” by The Monkees, the only single from the band’s forthcoming album Changes, was released today. Continue reading ‘Oh My My’/’I Love You Better’ by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 1 1970) →