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In 1965, Roger Miller won five trophies at the seventh annual Grammy Awards, taking away, Best New Country & Western Artist; C&W Album, for Dang Me/Chug-A-Lug and C&W Single, Song and Male Vocal, for "Dang Me", his novelty song whose "jazzy instrumental section" helped make it "the quintessential example of Miller's lighthearted humor". Best Country & Western Vocal Performance - Female went to Dottie West for "Here Comes My Baby."
In 1965, The Beatles record the song “Help” at Abbey Road Studios in London.
In 1965, The Beatles win a Grammy for Best New Artist of the Year. Although they were named Best New Artists, they also won a minor award (Best Performance by a Vocal Group) for “A HARD DAYʹS NIGHT”.
In 1966, THE BEATLES RECORD “PAPERBACK WRITER” At Abbey Road Studios in London.
In 1966, TVʹS BATMAN Guest villain: VICTOR BUONO as KING TUT
In 1967, The movie “Casino Royale,” a star-studded James Bond spoof very loosely based on the Ian Fleming novel, had its world premiere in London.
In 1967, The Rolling Stones played their first concert behind the Iron Curtain, in Warsaw, Poland. Riot police had to step in to deal with 2,000 people who did not have tickets.
In 1968, Bill Haleyʹs “Rock Around The Clock” returned to the United Kingdom top 20 chart after an abscence of ten years.
In 1968, R.C., “Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo)” by Manfred Mann peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1969, Three years after the end of their classic sitcom, Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore return to CBS in the special “Dick Van Dyke and the Other Woman.”
In 1970, “Whole Lotta Love” single by Led Zeppelin was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1971, The Rolling Stones released the single “Brown Sugar/B**ch/Let It Rock”; a week later, they released their “Sticky Fingers” LP, both under The Rolling Stones label with the red tongue sticking out trademark.
In 1971, The Rolling Stones severed their ties with Decca Records and had set up their own company.
In 1973, When the J. Geils Band appear on ABC-TVʹs “In Concert” to sing their hit “Give It to Me,” theyʹre censored because of the songʹs lyric “Get it up.” The same thing happens to Curtis Mayfield on “Soul Train” when he performs “Pusherman.”
In 1973, “The Beatles 1962 — 1966” album by The Beatles was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1973, “The Beatles 1967 — 1970” album by The Beatles was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1973, The Whoʹs Roger Daltrey releases his first solo album. The material is composed by songwriters Leo Sayer and David Courtney and is produced by Adam Faith. “Daltry” makes it to #45.
In 1973, ABCʹS “IN CONCERT” Hosts: BEE GEES (“MASSACHUSETTS”, “HOW CAN YOU MEND A BROKEN HEART”, “I STARTED A JOKE”), plus STEELY DAN, J. GEILS BAND, STEELY DAN (“DO IT AGAIN”), FOCUS (“HOCUS POCUS”)
In 1973, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL BILL COSBY (host) plus STEELY DAN (“REELING IN THE YEARS”), WAYLON JENNINGS, BILLY PRESTON, TAJ MAHAL, FANNY
In 1967, "Casino Royale" opened in theaters in the U.K.
In 1973, "The Candy Snatchers" was released by General Film Corporation / Marmot Productions; Guerdon Trueblood (director); Bryan Gindoff (screenplay); Tiffany Bolling, Ben Piazza, Dolores Dorn, Howard Shoup, Susan Sennett, Brad David, Vince Martorano, Bonnie Boland, Jerry Butts, Leon Charles, Phyllis Major, Bill Woodard, Christophe Trueblood; Crime
In 1968, “At The Top Of The Stairs” by Formations peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Honey” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Playboy” by Gene and Debbe peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Security” by Etta James peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Ballad Of Bonnie and Clyde” by Georgie Fame peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Up On The Roof” by Cryin' Shames peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “100 Years” by Nancy Sinatra peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Candy Rainbow” by Lords Of London peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Every Man Ought To Have A Woman” by William Bell peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Green Light” by The American Breed peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Need You” by Rationals peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “In Some Time” by Ronnie Dove peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Lady Madonna” by The Beatles peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Lonely Is The Name” by Sammy Davis, Jr. peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Our Corner Of The Night” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Rice Is Nice” by The Lemon Pipers peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “She'll Be There” by Vikki Carr peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Sit With The Guru” by Strawberry Alarm Clock peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Bonnie and Clyde” by The New Vaudeville Band peaked at number 96 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Impossible Dream” by Hesitations peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Valleri” by The Monkees peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Congratulations” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Do You Remember” by The Scaffold peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Funky Street” by Arthur Conley peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Jumbo / The Singer Sang His Song” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Peggy Sue / Rave On” by Buddy Holly peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Pretty Brown Eyes” by Jim Reeves peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Step Inside Love” by Cilla Black peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Valleri” by The Monkees peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Delilah” by Tom Jones peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Sky Pilot (Parts 1 and 2)” by Eric Burdon and The Animals peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Lady Madonna” by The Beatles peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Singer Sang His Song” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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