Video: 'That Time Jimi Hendrix Opened for The Monkees'
(Saturday, July 8, 1967, 8:00 p.m. EDT) — In one of the oddest musical pairings in rock history, the psychedelic rock band The Jimi Hendrix Experience joined The Monkees on tour tonight at The Coliseum in Jacksonville, Florida, as the opening act for made-for-television pop sensations. Continue reading Jimi Hendrix joins The Monkees’ tour in Jacksonville, Fl 50 years ago this hour (Jul 8 1967)
(Saturday, July 8, 1967) — “Little Bit O’ Soul” by The Music Explosion at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, July 8, 1967) — “Don’t Sleep in the Subway” Petula Clark at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Don’t Sleep in the Subway’ by Petula Clark peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1967)
(Saturday, July 8, 1967) — “Come on Down to My Boat” Every Mother’s Son at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, July 8, 1967) — “Up, Up and Away” The 5th Dimension at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Up, Up and Away’ by The 5th Dimension peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1967)
(Saturday, July 8, 1967) — “The Tracks of My Tears” Johnny Rivers at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Monday, July 8, 1957) — “(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear” by Elvis Presley peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for seven consecutive weeks (July 8/15/22/29, Aug. 5/12/19, 1957). Continue reading ‘(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1957)
(Monday, July 8, 1957) — “Jenny, Jenny” by Little Richard peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Jenny, Jenny’ by Little Richard peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 8 1957)
Video: 'The Spy Who Loved Me' trailer
(Thursday, July 7, 1977) — The Spy Who Loved Me, the tenth spy film in the James Bond series, and the third to star Roger Moore as the fictional secret agent James Bond, premiered tonight at the Odeon Leicester Square in London. Continue reading James Bond film ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’ premieres 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1977)
Video: 'The Beatles - All You Need is Love (11, 1967, Stereo Remastered 2009)'
(Friday, July 7, 1967) — The single “All You Need Is Love”/“Baby, You’re a Rich Man” by The Beatles was released today in the UK (July 17, 1967, in the U.S.). Continue reading ‘All You Need Is Love’/’Baby, You’re a Rich Man’ single by The Beatles released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1967)
