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In 1964, Billboard reported that “just about everyone is tired of Beatles. Disc jockeys are tired of playing the hit group, the writers of trade and consumer publications are tired of writing about them and the manufacturers of products other than Beatles records are tired of hearing about them. Everyoneʹs tired of the Beatles — except the listening and buying public.”
In 1964, COPYCAT CORNER…Well everybody heard, the birdyʹs a winner! Beechwood Music, a subsidiary of Capitol records, won copyright and royalties on the song “Surfin' Bird” by the Trashmen on Garrett Records. The copyright court had earlier found that “Surfin' Bird” was copied from the Beechwood songs “Papa Oom Mow Mow” and “The Bird is the Word” by the Rivingtons.
In 1964, R.C., “A Letter To The Beatles” by The Four Preps peaked at #85 on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, R.C., “Canʹt Buy Me Love” by The Beatles peaked at number one on the pop singles chart and stayed there for five weeks.
In 1964, R.C., “From Me To You” by The Beatles peaked at #41 on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, R.C., “Rip Van Winkle” by The Devotions peaked at #36 on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, R.C., “Roll Over Beethoven” by The Beatles peaked at #68 on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, R.C., “Twist And Shout” by The Beatles peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, Sony introduces the CV-2000, the worldʹs first Video Tape (Cassette) Recorder intended for home use. Itʹs about the size of an audiocassette player and uses a reel-to-reel type to tape black and white broadcasts. Itʹs about 1% of the cost of a broadcast use VCR.
In 1964, The Rolling Stones released their first LP “The Rolling Stones”.
In 1964, The Searchers are the first “British Invasion” group to appear on The Ed Sullivan Show since The Beatles.
In 1965, John Lennon and Paul McCartney composed “Help!”
In 1966, On the nationally-televised Hullabaloo, a program that showcases rock and roll groups, host Soupy Sales and his two sons, Tony and Hunt, perform Meet the Mets, with the unlikely tune also accompanied by go-go dancers halfway through the song. The Salesʹ children appeared on the program as the guest musicians, featuring their rock and roll band, Tony and the Tigers.
In 1967, Johnny Carson quit his “Tonight Show”, but returned three weeks later when NBC offered a weekly raise of $30,000. Hey, you gotta pay the king top dollar, you TV suits!
In 1968, Tiny Tim tiptoes through the tulips in his first appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.”
In 1969, What a sad day in TV, a year after Doctor MLK was assassinated. “Star Trek” was canceled by NBC after 79 episodes, and after weeks of fighting over the showʹs satirical, opinionated content, including material criticizing the Vietnam War and the Nixon administration, CBS axed “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour.” It was not the USS Enterpriseʹs last voyage or the Brothers last network show; both would return!
In 1969, “The Smothers Brothers Show” was canceled By CBS for being too freewheeling (boo!).
In 1970, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of The Brady Bunch”. Other Articles: Green Acres, Laugh-In
In 1971, Born on this day in Saltville, Virginia, was Clay Davidson country music artist who released his debut album Unconditional in 2000. Its title track was a top 5 hit for him on the Billboard country charts, and the album produced two more Top 30 hits.
In 1972, HOT SELLING ALBUMS “AMERICA” (featuring “HORSE WITH NO NAME”); “HARVEST” (Neil Young); “PAUL SIMON” (his solo debut)
In 1973, “The Cover Of Rolling Stone” single by Doctor Hook was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1973, The twin towers of New Yorkʹs World Trade Center were officially dedicated. (The towers were destroyed in the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001.)
In 1966, "The Singing Nun" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1968, "The Party" was released by The Mirisch Company; Blake Edwards (director); Peter Sellers, Claudine Longet, Marge Champion; Comedy
In 1970, "Gods of the Plague (West Germany)" was released by Basis-Film-Verleih GmbH / Antiteater-X-Film GmbH; Rainer Werner Fassbinder (director/screenplay); Hanna Schygulla, Margarethe von Trotta, Harry Baer, Günther Kaufmann, Ingrid Caven, Yaak Karsunke, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Kurt Raab, Irm Hermann, Carla Egerer, Marian Seidowsky, Micha Cochina, Thomas Schieder, Peter Moland, Doris Mattes; Drama
In 1973, "The Mack" was released by Cinerama Releasing Corporation / Harbor Productions; Michael Campus (director); Robert J. Poole (screenplay); Max Julien, Richard Pryor, Juanita Moore, Carol Speed, Roger E. Mosley, Dick Anthony Williams, Don Gordon, William Watson, George Murdock, Paul Harris, Annazette Chase, Lee Duncan, June Wilkinson, Kai Hernandez, Junero Jennings, Sandra Brown, Christopher Brooks, Fritz Ford, Norma McClure, David Mauro; Blaxploitation; Live action; Blaxploitation; Crime; Drama
In 1964, 😉🤣 “Rip Van Winkle” by The Devotions peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “(You Can't Let The Boy Overpower) The Man In You” by The Miracles peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Add Some Music To Your Day” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “All I Have To Do Is Dream” by Glen Campbell and Bobbie Gentry peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Call Me” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Can't Buy Me Love” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Come Together” by Ike and Tina Turner peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Congratulations” by Ricky Nelson peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Easy To Be Free” by Ricky Nelson peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “From Me To You” by The Beatles peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Go Tell It On The Mountain” by Peter, Paul and Mary peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Hang On Sloopy” by The Lettermen peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “He's A Good Guy (Yes He Is)” by The Marvelettes peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Hey Jean, Hey Dean” by Dean and Jean peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby” by Jeanette (Baby) Washington peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I Got A Thing, You've Got A Thing” by Parliament/Funkadelic (Funkadelic) peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I'll Make You Mine” by Bobby Vee peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “If Only I Had My Mind On Something Else” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “July 12, 1939” by Charlie Rich peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Lay Lady Lay” by Ferrante and Teicher peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Let's Give Adam and Eve Another Chance” by Gary Puckett and The Union Gap peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Living Loving Maid” by Led Zeppelin peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Love With The Proper Stranger” by Jack Jones peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “My Heart Cries For You” by Ray Charles peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “My Soul's Got A Hole In It” by Howard Tate peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Roll Over Beethoven” by The Beatles peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Sha-La-La” by The Shirelles peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Stay” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Cat Walk” by Village Soul Choir peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The Hippy Hippy Shake” by The Swingin' Blue Jeans peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The House Of The Rising Sun” by Frijid Pink peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “To Each His Own” by The Tymes peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Twist and Shout” by The Beatles peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, 😉🤣 “Welfare Cadillac” by Guy Drake peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “A Friend In The City” by Andy Kim peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “All I Have To Do Is Dream” by Glen Campbell and Bobbie Gentry peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Brighton Hill” by Jackie DeShannon peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Celebrate” by Three Dog Night peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Child Of Dawn” by Justin Tyme peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Come Together” by Ike and Tina Turner peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Don't Worry Baby” by The Tokens peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Down In The Alley” by Ronnie Hawkins peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Free As The Wind” by Brooklyn Bridge peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Goin' Down” by Allan Nicholls peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “My Heart Belongs To Only You” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Silly, Silly, Fool” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Take A Look Around” by Smith peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Time To Get It Together” by Country Coalition peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Young and In Love” by Chris Crosby peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “If He Tells You” by Adam Faith peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Knock Knock Who's There?” by Mary Hopkin peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Nobody's Fool” by Jim Reeves peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Something's Burning” by Kenny Rogers and The First Edition peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Young, Gifted and Black” by Bob and Marcia peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)” by Edison Lighthouse peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Needles and Pins” by The Searchers peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The Hippy Hippy Shake” by The Swingin' Blue Jeans peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Travelin' Band / Who'll Stop The Rain” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Evil Ways” by Santana peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “It's Five O'Clock” by Aphrodite's Child peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Lay Down” by Melanie and The Edwin Hawkins Singers peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Let There Be Love” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “You're Such A Good Looking Woman” by Joe Dolan peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Venus” by Shocking Blue peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Travelin' Band” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Whole Lotta Love” by Led Zeppelin peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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