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In 1965, R.C., “4-By The Beatles” (EP) by The Beatles peaked at #68 on the pop singles chart; it contained “Honey Donʹt”, “Iʹm A Loser”, “Mr. Moonlight”, and “Everybodyʹs Trying To Be My Baby”.
In 1965, R.C., “Stop! In The Name Of Love” by The Supremes peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, Roger Miller was at #1 on the US Country charts with "King Of The Road." The song has been covered by many other artists, including George Jones, Dean Martin, Boxcar Willie, Randy Travis, the Statler Brothers, Rufus Wainwright & Teddy Thompson, The Proclaimers and Jerry Lee Lewis. It also made it to number four on the top-40 charts.
In 1965, The Whoʹs “I Canʹt Explain” was released. Why was the song named that way? I canʹt explain. Sorry.
In 1965, The Yardbirds replaced departing lead guitarist Eric Clapton with Jeff Beck…whoʹd been recommended by the groupʹs first choice, Jimmy Paige.
In 1967, Gilliganʹs Island episode #95. “Itʹs a Bird, Itʹs a Plane”. A U.S. Air Force jetpack washes ashore in the lagoon. After close inspection of the jetpack, the Professor determines that the tanks contain just enough fuel to carry Gilligan to Hawaii. However, that determination was made before Gilligan wasted most of the fuel while proceeding to goof-up several attempts to be discovered and rescued. While flying the jetpack near where Navy search vessels are reported to be lurking, Gilligan is so scared by a radio report of an “Unidentified Flying Object in the area” that he blasts higher and hides in a cloud, not realizing that the UFO the Navy ships see is actually him with the jetpack!
In 1968, Mike Darrow hosts the ABC game show“ Dream House,” in which young married couples can win rooms full of furniture and maybe even a house in which to put it.
In 1968, R.C., “Lady Madonna” by The Beatles peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Name Droppers”, TV Game Show; last aired on NBC.
In 1971, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Bonanza: Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker, Mitch Vogel”. Other Articles: Partridge Family, Pearl Bailey
In 1971, R.C., “Proud Mary” by Ike and Tina Turner peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1971, R.C., “What Is Life” by George Harrison peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1971, The New York Times reports New York radio station WNBC has banned the song “One Toke Over the Line” by Brewer and Shipley because of its alleged drug references. Other stations around the country follow suit. The composer of the tune, Tom Shipley, responds, “In this electronic age, pulling a record because of its lyrics is like the burning of books in the Thirties.”
In 1971, The song “One Toke Over the Line,” by Brewer and Shipley, was banned from airplay on WNBC in New York City and several other stations followed suit, claiming it referred to drug use. Shipley responded that the ban was comparable to book burnings of the 1930s.
In 1972, "The Amateur's Guide to Love" game show debut on CBS. It was presented by host Gene Rayburn. It was CBS's re-entry into game shows since canceling To Tell The Truth in 1968. This show resembled the show Candid Camera involving guest celebrities and unsuspecting civilians. This show lasted three months, mostly due to many affiliates pre-empting the show in its late afternoon time slot in favor of syndicated progrmaming, but in September of that year, CBS would bring back three game shows including one you might know the best. The (New) Price is Right.
In 1972, The “Funky Winkerbean” comic strip, created by Tom Batiuk of Medina, Ohio, debuts in newspapers.
In 1973, “Kenny Rogers and The First Edition Greatest Hits” album by Kenny Rogers and The First Edition was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1973, Rolling Stone magazine reported that Carlos Santana had changed his name to Devadip (deh-VAHʹ-dip), which means “The Lamp of the Light of the Supreme.” Santana had become a disciple of Sri Chinmoy.
In 1968, "Arizona Bushwhackers" was released by Paramount Pictures; Lesley Selander (director); Howard Keel, Yvonne De Carlo, John Ireland; Western
In 1969, "Support Your Local Sheriff!" was released by Cherokee Productions; Burt Kennedy (director); James Garner, Joan Hackett, Walter Brennan; Comedy; Western
In 1973, "Sisters" was released by American International Pictures / Edward R. Pressman Film Corporation; Brian De Palma (director/screenplay); Louisa Rose (screenplay); Margot Kidder, Jennifer Salt, Charles Durning, Bill Finley, Lisle Wilson, Barnard Hughes, Dolph Sweet, Olympia Dukakis, Justine Johnston, Mary Davenport, Catherine Gaffigan; Psychological; Horror
In 1971, “Ain't Got Time” by The Impressions peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Can't You Hear My Heartbeat” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Come Back Baby” by Roddie Joy peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Doesn't Somebody Want To Be Wanted” by The Partridge Family peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Don't Mess Up A Good Thing” by Fontella Bass and Bobby McClure peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Goldfinger” by Shirley Bassey peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Help Me Make It Through The Night” by Sammi Smith peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Must Be Seeing Things” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I'd Rather Love You” by Charley Pride peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I'm A Loser” by The Beatles peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Little Things” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Lonely Teardrops” by Brian Hyland peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Losing You” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “People Get Ready” by The Impressions peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Please Let Me Wonder” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Proud Mary” by Ike and Tina Turner peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Stop! In The Name Of Love” by Diana Ross and The Supremes peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Teasin' You” by Willie Tee peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “What Is Life?” by George Harrison peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Yeh, Yeh” by Georgie Fame and The Blue Flames peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “You Better Get It” by Joe Tex peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Angel Baby” by Dusk peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Angel” by Johnny Tillotson peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Ask The Lonely” by The Four Tops peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Country Road” by James Taylor peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Do You Wanna Dance?” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Doesn't Somebody Want To Be Wanted” by The Partridge Family peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Don't Mess Up A Good Thing” by Fontella Bass and Bobby McClure peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Easy Come, Easy Go” by Barry Allen peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Everyday” by The Rogues peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “For All We Know” by The Carpenters peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Go Now!” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Goldfinger” by Shirley Bassey or John Berry peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Goodnight” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Hobo” by Wes Dakus peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Hurt So Bad” by Little Anthony and The Imperials peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “It's Been A Long Time” by Green and Stagg peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Land Of A Thousand Dances” by Thee Midniters peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Losing You” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Me and Bobby McGee” by Janis Joplin peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Poor Man's Son” by The Reflections peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Shakin' All Over” by The Guess Who peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Stop! In The Name Of Love” by Diana Ross and The Supremes peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Theme From 'Love Story'” by Francis Lai and His Orchestra peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Tulsa” by Billy Joe Royal peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Who Can I Turn To” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Come and Stay With Me” by Marianne Faithfull peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Gypsy Woman” by Brian Hyland peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Know A Place” by Petula Clark peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Rose Garden” by Lynn Anderson peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Stoney End” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Cheryl Moana Marie” by John Rowles peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Do What You Do Do Well” by Ned Miller peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Little Things” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Teach Me How To Fly” by Jeff St. John and Copperwine peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Don't Waste Your Time” by The Cats peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Hold On To What You've Got” by Bill and Buster peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Invitation” by Earth and Fire peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Ploem ploem jenka” by Trea Dobbs peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Red Roses For A Blue Lady” by Vic Dana peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Shocking You” by Shocking Blue peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Spanish Rose” by Van Morrison peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “The Girl I Need” by Ferrari peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “There's No More Corn On The Brasos” by The Walkers peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1965, “It Hurts So Much (To See You Go)” by Jim Reeves peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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