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In 1966, R.C., “Walkin My Cat Named Dog” by Norma Tanega peaked at #22 on the pop singles chart.
In 1969, King Crimson, with Robert Fripp, Greg Lake and Ian McDonald, made its debut at the Speakeasy Club in London.
In 1970, Paul McCartney quits the Beatles (the groupʹs break-up is announced to the press the next day)
In 1970, On the Dick Cavett Show, Paul Simon tells Mickey Mantle the lyrics to Mrs. Robinson would have been “Where have you gone, Mickey Mantle” but explains to his favorite player, “Itʹs about syllables, Mick. Itʹs about how many beats there are.” The songwriterʹs most interesting and well-known lyrics will be instead, “Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio, a nation turns its lonely eyes to you (Woo, woo, woo), Whatʹs that you say, Mrs. Robinson Joltin' Joe has left and gone away, (Hey, hey, hey…hey, hey, hey).”
In 1971, Ringo Starrʹs “It Donʹt Come Easy” is released in the United Kingdom and the following week in the U.S. It becomes his first hit as a solo artist.
In 1971, Three Dog Night receive a Gold Record for “Joy To The World.”
In 1971, “Naturally” album by Three Dog Night was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1973, Paul McCartney releases “My Love,” a ballad which will be the biggest hit of his solo career thus far. It goes to number one for four weeks.
In 1973, Rock group Queen has its debut performance. Marquee Theater, London. The groupʹs biggest hits are “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “Another One Bites the Dust” and “We Are the Champions/We Will Rock You.”
In 1964, "The Carpetbaggers" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1965, "The Greatest Story Ever Told" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1969, "The Wedding Party" was released by Cinevista; Brian De Palma (director); Jennifer Salt, Brett Halsey, Bill Graham; Comedy; Farce
In 1970, "Halls of Anger" was released by United Artists / The Mirisch Corporation; Paul Bogart (director); John Herman Shaner, Al Ramrus (screenplay); Calvin Lockhart, Janet MacLachlan, Jeff Bridges, DeWayne Jessie, Ed Asner, John McLiam, Rob Reiner, Patricia Stich, Ta-Tanisha, Helen Kleeb, Barry Brown, James A. Watson Jr., Gary Tigerman, Paris Earle; Drama
In 1971, "The Mephisto Waltz (wide release)" was released by 20th Century Fox; Paul Wendkos (director); Ben Maddow (screenplay); Alan Alda, Jacqueline Bisset, Barbara Parkins, Bradford Dillman, William Windom, Kathleen Widdoes, Pamelyn Ferdin, Curd Jürgens, Curt Lowens, Lilyan Chauvin, Khigh Dhiegh, Alberto Morin, Berry Kroeger, Terrence Scammell, Antoinette Bower, Walter Brooke, Frank Campanella, Harry Carter, George DeNormand, Marta Kristen, Ethelreda Leopold, Anabel Shaw; Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Live Action
In 1971, "Summer of '42" was released by Warner Bros. / Mulligan-Roth Productions; Robert Mulligan (director); Herman Raucher (screenplay); Jennifer O'Neill, Gary Grimes, Jerry Houser, Christopher Norris, Lou Frizzell, Maureen Stapleton, Robert Mulligan, Oliver Conant, Katherine Allentuck, Walter Scott; Drama, Romance; Live Action
In 1971, "Valdez Is Coming" was released by United Artists; Edwin Sherin (director); Roland Kibbee, David Rayfiel (screenplay); Burt Lancaster, Susan Clark, Jon Cypher, Frank Silvera, Héctor Elizondo, Phil Brown, Richard Jordan, Barton Heyman, Ralph Brown, Werner Hasselmann, Lex Monson, Sylvia Poggioli, José García García, María Montez, Juanita Penaloza; Western; Live Action
In 1966, “(You're My) Soul and Inspiration” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Ain't That A Groove” by James Brown peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Daydream” by The Lovin' Spoonful peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Helpless” by Kim Weston peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I'm Living In Two Worlds” by Bonnie Guitar peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry” by B.J. Thomas peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Little Latin Lupe Lu” by Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “May My Heart Be Cast Into Stone” by The Toys peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “No Man Is An Island” by The Van Dykes (U.S. R and B) peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Philly Dog” by The Mar-Keys peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Sure Gonna Miss Her” by Gary Lewis and The Playboys peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Think I'll Go Somewhere and Cry Myself To Sleep” by Al Martino peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “19th Nervous Breakdown” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Clear the Track Here Comes Shack” by The Secrets peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Get Ready” by The Temptations peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Want To Go With You” by Eddy Arnold peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Sure Gonna Miss Her” by Gary Lewis and The Playboys peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Dedication Song” by Freddy Cannon peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “This Ain't Love” by The Nocturnals peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Woman” by Peter and Gordon peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Michelle” by The Overlanders peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Someday” by Tony Barber peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Can't Let Go” by The Hollies peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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