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In 1961, Gene Chandlerʹs “Duke of Earl” is released on Vee Jay Records. It becomes his biggest hit reaching number one and selling over one million copies worldwide.
In 1961, Floyd Patterson defended his world heavyweight title by knocking out Tom McNeeley in the fourth round in Toronto. (Tom is the father of Peter McNeeley, who lost to Mike Tyson).
In 1964, The album “Beatles For Sale” was released in the United Kingdom and hits number one.
In 1964, “The Jack Paar Show”. Charlie (Mike Nichols) sits across from Miss Loomis (Elaine May), his designated Grief Lady at the Longdust funeral home, to make arrangements for his dear departed relative, Seymour Maslow-Frean. He wants the $65 funeral he saw advertised in TV Guide. As he hands the check to Miss Loomis, she wonders if he might be interested in any extras. “What kind of extras?” Charlie asks. “Well,” Miss Loomis replies, “how about a casket?” He opts for the $768 oak over the $14.98 nubby plywood and goes for the $35 hearse instead of transporting the body by cab (“Now, how about someone to drive it?” Miss Loomis queries). Finally, Charlie is stunned when asked, “Had you planned at all on burying Mr. Maslow-Frean?” Upon learning that cemetery plots range from $10 to $824.46, he shakily inquires, “Iʹm just curious: What happens for $10?” “For $10,” Miss Loomis answers, avoiding his gaze, “we have two men who come and take Mr. Maslow-Frean away…and do God knows what with him.”
In 1965, R.C., “May The Bird Of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose” by “Little” Jimmy Dickens peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, R.C., “Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season)” by The Byrds peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, The Knickerbockers, who sounded like The Beatles, enterd the Hot 100 with their first of only three hits, “Lies,” which tops out at #20 in thirteen weeks.
In 1965, The Kinks enter the Hot 100 with a song that sets them apart from every other contemporary British band, “A Well Respected Man,” a tune which marks the beginning of band leader Ray Daviesʹ look of the British way of life. The song peaks at #13 in its 14 weeks on the charts.
In 1965, Keith Richards was knocked cold by an electric shock when he tried to move his ungrounded microphone stand with the neck of his guitar during a Rolling Stones concert.
In 1967, Actor-comedian Bert Lahr, who played the Cowardly Lion in “The Wizard of Oz,” died in New York at age 72.
In 1968, “Night of the Living Dead” opened in movie theaters.
In 1969, President Richard Nixon, Vice-President Spiro T. Agnew and forty U.S. governors embark on a magical mystery fact-finding mission to discover the causes of the generation gap. They view films of “simulated acid trips” and listen to hours of “anti-establishment rock music.”
In 1964, "Kisses for My President" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1968, "Where Eagles Dare (U.S. release)" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Brian G. Hutton (director); Richard Burton, Clint Eastwood, Mary Ure; Action; Adventure; War
In 1969, "A Boy Named Charlie Brown" was released by Cinema Center Films; Bill Melendez (director); Peter Robbins, Pamelyn Ferdin, Glenn Gilger; Animation; Musical; Comedy; Drama
In 1965, “(All Of A Sudden) My Heart Sings” by Mel Carter peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Dance With Me” by Mojo Men peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Just A Little Bit” by Roy Head and The Traits peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Let's Move and Groove” by Johnny Nash peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Make It Easy On Yourself” by The Walker Brothers peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Only Love” by Solomon Burke peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Road Runner” by The Gants peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Run, Baby, Run (Back Into My Arms)” by The Newbeats peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “She's With Her Other Lover” by Leon Haywood peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Something About You” by The Four Tops peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Stay Away From My Baby” by Ted Taylor peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The Revolution Kind” by Sonny Bono peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season)” by The Byrds peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “'Round Every Corner” by Petula Clark peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “C'est Un Secret” by Michael Louvain peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Make It Easy On Yourself” by The Walker Brothers peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Roses and Rainbows” by Danny Hutton peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “So Long Babe” by Nancy Sinatra peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season)” by The Byrds peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “A Lover's Concerto” by The Toys peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Crawling Back” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Don't Bring Me Your Heartaches” by Paul and Barry Ryan peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “How Can You Tell” by Sandie Shaw peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Is It Really Over” by Jim Reeves peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Positively 4th Street” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Princess In Rags” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Tell Me Why” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season)” by The Byrds peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Turquoise” by Donovan peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Walk Hand In Hand” by Gerry and The Pacemakers peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Lonely Boy” by M.P.D. Limited peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Zorba's Dance” by Marcello Minerbi peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Positively 4th Street” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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