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In 1964, Indiana Governor Matthew Welsh declares The Kingsmenʹs “Louie, Louie” to be “pornographic” and calls for its ban. The FCC investigates, in the end concluding the songʹs lyrics to be “unintelligible at any speed”. The record sold more copies than ever.
In 1964, R.C., “I Want To Hold Your Hand” by The Beatles peaked at number one on the pop singles chart and stayed there for seven weeks. A parody that came out was “I Wanna Bite Your Hand”. This marked the start of 14 consecutive weeks that a BEATLES tune will top the charts. After seven weeks “HAND” is followed by “SHE LOVES YOU” for two, and “CANʹT BUY ME LOVE” for five more.
In 1965, James Brown recorded “Papaʹs Got A Brand New Bag” in Charlotte, North Carolina.
In 1966, TVʹs Where the Action Is: Guests were the Knickerbockers (“LIES”) (sounds like The Beatles.)
In 1968, Vince Lombardi steps down as NFL Green Bay Packers head coach in favor of longtime assistant Phil Bengtson; stays on as Packersʹ general manager for 1968.
In 1969, R.C., “Crimson And Clover” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1969, TVʹS HOLLYWOOD PALACE Musical Guests: THE LETTERMEN…none of which were named DAVID (RIMSHOT!)
In 1970, “Moondance” album by Van Morrison was released
In 1971, “Aqualung” album by Jethro Tull was released
In 1972, Hot New Album: “Something/Anything” from Todd Rundgren includes “I Saw The Light” and “Hello Itʹs Me.”
In 1972, Wings released their song “Give Ireland Back to the Irish” in the United Kingdom.
In 1973, “Aerosmith” album by Aerosmith was released
In 1973, Less than a year after they “retired,” Steppenwolf resurrect themselves, with leader John Kay returning although he promises to continue recording as a solo artist.
In 1967, "The Ballad of Josie" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1970, "The Kremlin Letter" was released by 20th Century Fox; John Huston (director/screenplay); Gladys Hill (screenplay); Bibi Andersson, Richard Boone, Nigel Green, Dean Jagger, Patrick O'Neal, George Sanders, Max von Sydow, Orson Welles, Barbara Parkins, Micheál MacLíammóir, Ronald Radd, Lila Kedrova, Raf Vallone, Sandor Elès, Vonetta McGee, Anthony Chinn, Niall MacGinnis, Cyril Shaps, John Huston; Spy; Thriller
In 1973, "The World's Greatest Athlete" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; Robert Scheerer (director); Dee Caruso, Gerald Gardner (screenplay); Tim Conway, Jan-Michael Vincent, John Amos, Roscoe Lee Browne, Dayle Haddon, Billy De Wolfe, Nancy Walker, Danny Goldman, Don Pedro Colley, Vito Scotti, Liam Dunn, Ivor Francis, Leon Askin, Joe Kapp, Clarence Muse, Virginia Capers, Philip Ahn, John Lupton, Sarah Selby, Russ Conway, Al Checco, Dick Wilson, Howard Cosell, Frank Gifford, Jim McKay, Bud Palmer, Bill Toomey; Sports; Comedy
In 1969, “Baby Let's Wait” by The Royal Guardsmen peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Baby, I Love You” by The Ronettes peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Charade” by Henry Mancini and His Orchestra peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Crimson and Clover” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Dumb Head” by Ginny Arnell peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Electric Stories” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Girls Grow Up Faster Than Boys” by The Cookies peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Hey Jude” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Want To Hold Your Hand” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “If I Can Dream” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “My One and Only Jimmy Boy” by The Girlfriends peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Out Of Limits” by The Marketts peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Pink Dominoes” by The Crescents peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Rain In My Heart” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Saturday Night At The World” by Mason Williams peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “So Far Away” by Hank Jacobs peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Somewhere” by The Tymes peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Soul Sister, Brown Sugar” by Sam and Dave peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Stand By Your Man” by Tammy Wynette peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Stay With Me” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The Little Boy” by Tony Bennett peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “The Worst That Could Happen” by Brooklyn Bridge peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Tonight You're Gonna Fall In Love With Me” by The Shirelles peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Watch Your Step” by Brooks O'Dell peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “You Don't Own Me” by Lesley Gore peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, 😉 “Drag City” by Jan and Dean peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, 😉 “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” by Arthur Conley peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, 😉🤣 “Lily The Pink” by The Scaffold peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, 😉🤣 “Surfin' Bird” by The Trashmen peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Big Town Boy” by Shirley Matthews peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Childhood Sweetheart” by Bobby Rydell peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Crimson and Clover” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Daisy Petal Pickin'” by Jimmy Gilmer and The Fireballs peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Fox On The Run” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 97 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Getting The Corners” by T.S.U. Tornadoes peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “He Called Me Baby” by Ella Washington peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Hey Little Cobra” by The Rip Chords peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “If” by Al Hirt peaked at number 96 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Light My Fire” by Rhetta Hughes peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Not On The Outside” by The Moments peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Only The Lonely (Know How I Feel)” by Sonny James peaked at number 93 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Poor Side Of Town” by Al Wilson peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Ready Or Not Here I Come (Can't Hide From Love)” by Delfonics peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “That's Your Baby” by Joe Tex peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “The Beginning Of My End” by Unifics peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)” by Tammi Terrell peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Tragedy” by Brian Hyland peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Walking In Bonnie's Footsteps” by Pat Hervey peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Do You Really Love Me Too” by Billy Fury peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Fox On The Run” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Love Story” by Jethro Tull peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Needles and Pins” by The Searchers peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Quick Joey Small (Run, Joey, Run)” by Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Stop Her On Sight (S.O.S.) / Headline News” by Edwin Starr peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Kentucky Woman” by Deep Purple peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Ain't Got No, I Got Life” by Nina Simone peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Bluebirds Over The Mountain” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Loddy Lo” by Chubby Checker peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Maria no mas” by Cliff Richard and The Shadows peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Son Of A Preacher Man” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Geronimo” by The Shadows peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Want To Hold Your Hand” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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