Video: 'Andrea Doria'
(Wednesday, July 25, 1956, at around 11:10 p.m. EDT) — The Italian liner SS Andrea Doria collided with the Swedish passenger ship Stockholm late tonight while approaching the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts (bound for New York City), and began sinking (The Andrea Doria capsized and sank the following morning). Continue reading Trans-Atlantic passenger liners collide in a heavy fog off New England coast 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1956)
Video: 'Last Train To Clarksville (2006 Remastered Original Stereo Version)'
(Monday, July 25, 1966, 7:00-10:00 p.m./Tuesday, July 26, 1966, midnight-3:00 a.m. PDT) — Session musicians recorded backing tracks for The Monkees’ first single, “Last Train to Clarksville,” and an early version of “I Can’t Get Her Off My Mind” tonight at RCA Victor Studio B in Hollywood. Continue reading The Monkees record two studio backing tracks 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 25 1966)
Video: 'Castle in the Sky' trailer
(Friday, July 25, 1986) — Castle in the Sky, a Japanese animated adventure film about a young boy and a girl who, with a magic crystal, must race against pirates and foreign agents in a search for a legendary floating castle, premiered on today at the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan. Continue reading ‘Castle in the Sky’ premieres in Tokyo 40 years ago today (Jul 25 1986)
(Saturday, July 24, 1976) — “Kiss and Say Goodbye” by The Manhattans peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (July 10/17, 1976). Continue reading ‘Kiss and Say Goodbye’ by The Manhattans peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Jul 24 1976)
(Saturday, July 24, 1976) — “Get Closer” by Seals and Crofts (featuring vocals by former Honey Cone member Carolyn Willis) peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Get Closer’ by Seals and Crofts peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Jul 24 1976)
Video: 'I Wanna Be Free (2006 Remastered Original Stereo Version)'
(Sunday, July 24, 1966, 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. PDT) — The Monkees completed recording two versions of “I Wanna Be Free” (slow and fast) and “Gonna Buy Me a Dog” today at Western Recorders Studio #2 in Hollywood. Continue reading The Monkees complete two tracks for debut studio album 60 years ago this hour (July 24 1966)
(Saturday, July 24, 1976) — “Got to Get You into My Life” by The Beatles (originally released in 1966 on the album Revolver; then issued in the U.S. as a single from the Rock ‘n’ Roll Music compilation album in 1976, six years after the group disbanded) peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Got to Get You into My Life’ by The Beatles peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago today (Jul 24 1976)
(Saturday, July 24, 1976) — “Let Her In” by John Travolta peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Let Her In’ by John Travolta peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago today (July 24 1976)
(Saturday, July 24, 1976) — “Take the Money and Run” by Steve Miller Band peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Take the Money and Run’ by Steve Miller Band peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago today (Jul 24 1976)
(Saturday, July 24, 1976) — “The Boys Are Back in Town” by Thin Lizzy peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Boys Are Back in Town’ by Thin Lizzy peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago today (Jul 24 1976)
