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The 60's Datebook for October 12

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In 1962, As part of the rampant Skifflemania spreading across the country, “Lonnie Donnegan and His Skiffle Group” perform on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.”

In 1962, TVʹS “TONIGHT SHOW” JOHNNY CARSONʹs guests include LONNIE DONNEGAN

In 1963, R.C., “Be My Baby” by The Ronettes peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1963, R.C., “Detroit City Number 2” by Ben Colder (Sheb Wooley) peaked at #90 on the pop singles chart.

In 1963, R.C., “Honolulu Lulu” by Jan and Dean peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.

In 1963, R.C., “Jenny Brown” by The Smothers Brothers peaked at #84 on the pop singles chart.

In 1963, R.C., “Sugar Shack” by Jimmy Gilmer and Fireballs peaked at number one on the pop singles chart and stayed there for five weeks.

In 1963, Billboard observes hot-rodding songs are the latest teen fad, replacing surfing songs. Foremost among the souped-up tunes is the Beach Boysʹ “Little Deuce Coupe,” #15 on the pop charts. Capitol Records is supplying DJʹs and record retailers with a book of hot-rod terms.

In 1964, On Another World, Pat (Susan Trustman) assured Mary (Virginia Dwyer) that she and Tom had an "understanding." A month later he would be dead.

In 1965, “Out Of Our Heads” album by The Rolling Stones was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1965, The Beatles recorded “Run For Your Life,” “Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)”

In 1966, Sammy Davis Jr. made a cameo appearance on the “Batman” TV series on ABC-TV.

In 1969, A mysterious phone caller urges DJ Russ Gibb, at Detroit underground radio station WKNR, to listen to the Beatlesʹ “Revolution Number Nine” backwards. He does and listeners think they hear a voice saying, “Turn me on, dead man.” Thus the “Paul is Dead” craze approaches Orson Wellesʹ “War of the Worlds” radio broadcast as a great media hoax.

In 1966, "Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1969, "The Madwoman of Chaillot" was released by Warner Bros.-Seven Arts; Bryan Forbes (director); Katharine Hepburn, Paul Henreid, Yul Brynner; Comedy; Satirical

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

In 1963, 😉 “Honolulu Lulu” by Jan and Dean peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, 😉🤣 “Detroit City No. 2” by Ben Colder (Sheb Wooley) peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, 😉🤣 “Harper Valley P.T.A.” by King Curtis peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, 😉🤣 “Jenny Brown” by Smothers Brothers peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Baby Get It (and Don't Quit It)” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Baroque-A-Nova” by Mason Williams peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Be My Baby” by The Ronettes peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Better To Give Than Receive” by Joe Hinton peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Betty In Bermudas” by The Dovells peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Bust Out” by Busters peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Cowboy Boots” by Dave Dudley peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Cry Baby” by Garnet Mimms and The Enchanters peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Don't Change Your Love” by Five Stairsteps peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Down On Me” by Big Brother and The Holding Company peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Elephant Walk” by Donald Jenkins and The Daylighters peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “He's Mine” by Alice Wonder Land peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Help Yourself” by Tom Jones peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Hey Lonely One” by Jeanette (Baby) Washington peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Hip City” by Junior Walker and The All Stars peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I Met Her In Church” by The Box Tops peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “I'm Confessin' (That I Love You)” by Frank Ifield peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Ice In The Sun” by Status Quo peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “My Babe” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “My Special Angel” by The Vogues peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Poor Baby” by Cowsills peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Puffin' On Down The Track” by Hugh Masekela peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Sugar Shack” by Jimmy Gilmer and The Fireballs peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “The Biplane, Ever More” by The Irish Rovers peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Toys In The Attic” by Joe Sherman peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Two Sides (To Every Story)” by Etta James peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, “Break Your Promise” by Delfonics peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Cry Baby” by Garnet Mimms and The Enchanters peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Don't Ask Why” by André Gagnon peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Don't Change Your Love” by Five Stairsteps peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Girl From The North Country” by Tom Northcott peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I Ain't Got To Love Nobody Else” by Masqueraders peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I Found A True Love” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I've Gotta Get A Message To You” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Love City (Postcards To Duluth)” by Peter, Paul and Mary peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Midnight Confessions” by The Grass Roots peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “My Special Angel” by The Vogues peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Poor Baby” by Cowsills peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Sally, Go 'Round The Roses” by Jaynetts peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “San Francisco Girls” by Fever Tree peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Slip Away” by Clarence Carter peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine (Anymore)” by Fuzzy Bunnies peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1963, “Always The Lonely One” by Harry Secombe peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Classical Gas” by Mason Williams peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Do You Love Me?” by Brian Poole and The Tremeloes peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Hello, I Love You, Won't You Tell Me Your Name?” by The Doors peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I Want You To Be My Baby” by Billie Davis peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Ice In The Sun” by Status Quo peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “If I Had A Hammer” by Trini Lopez peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Lady Willpower” by Gary Puckett and The Union Gap peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Little Arrows” by Leapy Lee peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “My Little Lady” by The Tremeloes peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Searchin'” by The Hollies peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Shindig” by The Shadows peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Somebody Else's Girl” by Billy Fury peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Still” by Ken Dodd peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “The Red Balloon” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Then He Kissed Me” by The Crystals peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, 😉 “1,2,3 Red Light” by 1910 Fruitgum Company peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1968, 😉🤣 “Fire” by The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Hey Jude / Revolution” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I've Gotta Get A Message To You / Kitty Can” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Magic Bus” by The Who peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Not Responsible / No Trespassing” by Helen Shapiro peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Surfer Girl / Little Deuce Coupe” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1968, “The Fool On The Hill” by Sérgio Mendes and Brasil '66 peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1963, “(You're The) Devil In Disguise” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Barcarole in der Nacht” by Connie Francis peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Don't You Cry For A Girl” by The Shoes peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Soul Limbo” by Booker T. and The M.G.'s peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Stil verdriet” by Rob de Nijs peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, “Do It Again” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I've Gotta Get A Message To You” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Om du visste” by Odd Børre peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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