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The 60's Datebook for February 4

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In 1962, Born on this day in Long Branch, New Jersey, was Clint Black, country music singer-songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist and actor. Black made his debut with his Killin' Time album, which produced four #1 singles on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles charts. He has amassed more than 30 singles on the US country charts (of which 13 have reached #1). Black has also ventured into acting, having made a cameo appearance in the 1994 film Maverick, as well as a starring role in 1998's Still Holding On: The Legend of Cadillac Jack.

In 1963, On “The Andy Griffith Show,” Andy and Barney flip through their old high school yearbook and plot a high school reunion. Both wind up being crushed by their old flames, class reunion. “Do the tears on your pillow bespeak the pain thatʹs in your heart?”, Barney asks Andy, quoting a love letter he once sent to his girl Ramona.

In 1966, In The Flintstones episode titled “TWO MEN ON A DINOSAUR”, Gazooʹs dinosaur-race betting tips prove too accurate, and Fred and Barney are targeted by Big Ed and his bookies.

In 1966, The animated short film, “Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree” is released by Walt Disney Pictures.

In 1966, The Guiding Light's Mike Bauer (Gary Pillar) debuted on Another World in a crossover involving two Procter & Gamble shows and two different networks that would last a year. His first scene was with Mitchell Dru, the first soap opera crossover character, having previously appeared on The Brighter Day and As the World Turns. Elissa Leeds would join Another World as Mike's daughter, Hope Bauer, on March 25. Mike would remain in Bay City for a year.

In 1966, The Rolling Stones released “19th Nervous Breakdown”/“As Tears Go By.”

In 1966, Walt Disneyʹs movie “The Ugly Dachshund” opened in movie theaters.

In 1967, R.C., “Wild Thing” by Senator Bobby peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart; it was a cover parody of the Troggsʹ 1966 hit.

In 1969, John Madden was named head coach of the NFLʹs Oakland Raiders.

In 1969, The city of Jackson, Mississippi, declared this day “Carl Perkins Day.”

In 1969, Columbia Records signed Johnny Winter to a five-year, 300-thousand dollar contract, which was unprecedented for a new artist.

In 1960, "Visit to a Small Planet" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

U.S. 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, 😉🤣 “Little Black Egg” by Nightcrawlers peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, 😉🤣 “Wild Thing” by Senator Bobby peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Don't Believe Him, Donna” by Lenny Miles peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Georgy Girl” by The Seekers peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “I Count The Tears” by The Drifters peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Got To Go Back (and Watch The Little Girl Dance)” by The McCoys peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I'm Gonna Miss You” by Artistics peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “If You Go Away” by Damita Jo peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “It May Be Winter Outside” by Felice Taylor peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Look At Granny Run Run” by Howard Tate peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Look What You've Done” by The Pozo-Seco Singers peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Sweetest One” by Metros peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “The Hoochi Coochi Coo” by Hank Ballard peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “The Tear Of The Year” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “There She Goes” by Jerry Wallace peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Tip Toe” by Robert Parker peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “What Am I Gonna Do” by Jimmy Clanton peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Will You Love Me Tomorrow?” by The Shirelles peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Yes, I'm Lonesome Tonight” by Dodie Stevens peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Yes, I'm Lonesome Tonight” by Thelma Carpenter peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, 😉 “The Great Name Dropper” by The Legion Of Super Heroes peaked at number 97 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, 😉🤣 “How Do You Catch A Girl” by Sam The Sham and The Pharaohs peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Blue Autumn” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Calcutta” by Lawrence Welk and His Orchestra peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Color My World” by Petula Clark peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Deadend Street” by The Kinks peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Full Measure” by The Lovin' Spoonful peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Gallant Men” by Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Georgy Girl” by The Seekers peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I'm Gonna Miss You” by Artistics peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Just In Case” by The Ugly Ducklings peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Love Me” by Bobby Hebb peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Nashville Cats” by The Lovin' Spoonful peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Poor Old World” by Paul Anka peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Tell It To The Rain” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “The Green Pleasure Machine” by Gerry and The Pacemakers peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Where Will The Words Come From?” by Gary Lewis and The Playboys peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “Baby What I Mean” by The Drifters peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Drink Up Thy Zider” by Adge Cutler and The Wurzels peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Hey Joe” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Many Tears Ago” by Connie Francis peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Matthew and Son” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “North To Alaska” by Johnny Horton peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Pamela, Pamela” by Wayne Fontana peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Pepe” by Duane Eddy peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Rubber Ball” by The Avons peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Shine” by Joe Brown peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Single Girl” by Sandy Posey peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Try A Little Tenderness” by Otis Redding peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “You Only You” by Rita Pavone peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “Help Me, Girl” by Eric Burdon and The Animals peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “It's Not Easy / Mary, Mary” by Normie Rowe peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1961, “Barcelona!” by De Wilmari's peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Het land van Maas en Waal” by Boudewijn de Groot peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “How Can We Hang On To A Dream” by Rudy Bennett peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1961, “My Girl Josephine” by Fats Domino peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Save The Last Dance For Me” by The Drifters peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Van 1, 2, 3” by The Butterflies [NL] peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, 😉 “Happy Jack” by The Who peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Are You Lonesome Tonight?” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I'm A Believer” by The Monkees peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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