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(Saturday, August 3, 1968) — The Wichita Train Whistle Sings, the de facto first solo album by Michael Nesmith of The Monkees, although the artist credited on the initial release is actually “The Wichita Train Whistle,” debuted at #161 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘The Wichita Train Whistle Sings’ by Mike Nesmith debuts at #161 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 3 1968) →

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(Thursday, July 25, 1968) — The Monkees recorded “Ditty Diego” (version 1), a parody of the theme song to their television show, today at RCA Studios in Hollywood for the soundtrack to their first and only feature film, Head. Continue reading Final 1960s studio session with all four Monkees 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1968) →

(Saturday, July 6, 1968) — “D. W. Washburn” by The Monkees peaked at #19 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘D. W. Washburn’ by The Monkees peaks at #19 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1968) →

(Saturday, July 6, 1968) — “It’s Nice to Be With You” by The Monkees, the B-side of the group’s single “D. W. Washburn,” peaked at #51 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘It’s Nice to Be With You’ by The Monkees peaks at #51 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1968) →

(Saturday, June 8, 1968) — “D. W. Washburn”/“It’s Nice to Be With You” by The Monkees, the made-for-television rock group’s eighth single, was released today. Continue reading ‘D. W. Washburn’/’It’s Nice to Be With You’ by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1968) →

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(Saturday, May 18, 1968) — The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees, the fifth studio album issued by The Monkees, peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for four consecutive weeks. Continue reading ‘The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees’ peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 18 1968) →

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(Saturday, May 11, 1968) — The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees, the fifth studio album issued by The Monkees, debuted at #80 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees’ debuts at #80 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 11 1968) →

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(Monday, April 22, 1968) — The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees, the fifth studio album issued by The Monkees, was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees’ album by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1968) →

(Saturday, March 30, 1968) — “Valleri” by The Monkees peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Valleri’ by The Monkees peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 30 1968) →