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In 1961, R.C., “Baby Sittin' Boogie” by Buzz Clifford peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1961, R.C., “Top Forty, News, Weather And Sports” by Mark Dinning peaked at #81 on the pop singles chart.
In 1961, The Vibrations make their chart debut with “The Watusi.” Howie Mandel did that dance in the 1980's.
In 1964, (1964 is the correct year) “Cash Box” lists four Beatles singles in the top four positions on its chart: “She Loves You,” “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “Please Please Me” and “Twist and Shout.” Already, “Meet the Beatles” has sold over three-and-a-half million copies in the U.S. Itʹs the most in recording history thus far.
In 1965, Eric Clapton left the Yardbirds on the eve of the bandʹs release of their single “For Your Love”. Clapton had wanted the groupʹs songs to be more pure blues. Jeff Beck replaced him.
In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #24. “The Return of Wrongway Feldman”. The castaways are revisited by 'Wrongway' Feldman (Hans Conried).
In 1965, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Bonanza”. Other Articles: Soap Operas, Ronny Howard
In 1965, R.C., “Eight Days A Week” by The Beatles peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, The Beatles, Cynthia, Maureen and Pattie, fly from London to Austria to shoot scenes for “Eight Arms To Hold You” (working title of “Help!”) at the village of Obertauern (Austrian Alps). While in Obertauern, the Beatles stay at the Hotel Edelweiss.
In 1965, The Kinksʹ “Tired of Waiting for You” becomes their third Hot 100 entry. It will remain on the chart for eleven weeks, eventually climbing to number six.
In 1965, The Statler Brothers record “Flowers On The Wall” at a session originally slated for Johnny Cash, who failed to appear, at the Columbia Recording Studios in Nashville. It mentioned "smokin' cigarettes and watchin' Captain Kangaroo" in the lyrics.
In 1967, Gilliganʹs Island episode #93. “The Secret of Gilliganʹs Island”. Gilligan discovers some ancient stone tablets that the Professor thinks may contain the secret of getting them off the island. That night, Gilligan dreams that he is a caveman chiseling a story on a stone tablet three million years ago.
In 1967, Guiding Light began airing in color on CBS-TV. The show still ran for 15 minutes a day at that time. Ted Turned hadnʹt figured out how to colorize soap operas just yet, but CBS beat him to it!
In 1968, Beatles released “Lady Madonna” in the U.K.
In 1968, The Byrds received a gold record certified by the RIAA for the album, “Greatest Hits”, which featured “Turn! Turn! Turn!” written by Pete Seeger (excerpted from the Book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible); “Eight Miles High”; “Mr. Spaceman”; “Mr. Tambourine Man”; “All I Really Want To Do”; and “My Back Pages”. The group consisted of Jim McGuinn, David Crosby, Gene Clark, Chris Hillman and Mike Clarke. Kevin Kelly, Gram Parsons, Clarence White, John York and Gene Parsons were other personnel of the group through the years. The Byrds were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991.
In 1969, The movie “The Love Bug” opens, starring Dean Jones and Herbie the Volkswagon Beetle.
In 1968, "Counterpoint" was released by Universal Pictures; Ralph Nelson (director); Charlton Heston, Maximilian Schell, Kathryn Hays; War
In 1969, "Charro!" was released by National General Pictures; Charles Marquis Warren (director); Elvis Presley, Ina Balin, Victor French; Western
In 1969, "The Love Bug (wide release)" was released by Walt Disney Productions; Robert Stevenson (director); Dean Jones, Michele Lee, David Tomlinson, Buddy Hackett; Adventure; Comedy
In 1965, “Cry” by Ray Charles peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Cupid” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Did You Ever” by Hullaballoos peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Eight Days A Week” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Goldfinger” by Billy Strange peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Good Times” by Jerry Butler peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Hurt So Bad” by Little Anthony and The Imperials peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Like A Child” by Julie Rogers peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Midnight Special” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Orange Blossom Special” by Johnny Cash peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Pass Me By” by Peggy Lee peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Real Live Girl” by Steve Alaimo peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “This Is It” by Jim Reeves peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “This Sporting Life” by Ian Whitcomb and Bluesville peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Come Tomorrow” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Diana” by Bobby Rydell peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Eight Days A Week” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “It's About Time” by Bobby Curtola peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Little Things” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “My Girl” by The Temptations peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The Time Has Come” by Dianne James peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Twine Time” by Alvin Cash and The Crawlers peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Find My Way Back Home” by Nashville Teens peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Golden Lights” by Twinkle peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Hawaii Tattoo” by The Waikikis peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I'll Stop At Anything” by Sandie Shaw peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “It's Not Unusual” by Tom Jones peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Silhouettes” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Someone Must Have Hurt You A Lot” by Frankie Vaughan peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The 'In' Crowd” by Dobie Gray peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The Times They Are A-Changin'” by Ian Campbell Folk Group peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Goodnight” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
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