In 1966, TVʹS 'WHERE THE ACTION IS' Appearing: YARDBIRDS
In 1966, Decca Records releases the Rolling Stonesʹ “Aftermath” in Britain. Featuring “Motherʹs Little Helper,” “Under My Thumb,” “Goin' Home,” “Lady Jane,” “Out of Time” another gems from their music arsenal. In two weeks, it will hit number one for a nine-week stay at that position on the United Kingdom album chart. In the U.S., “Aftermath” will reach number two.
In 1967, R.C., “Jimmy Mack” by Martha and The Vandellas peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1967, Decca Records releases the Whoʹs “Happy Jack” in the U.S. The record peaks at #24 making it The Whoʹs first record to crack the top 70.
In 1968, Aretha Franklin recorded the classic “Think”.
In 1968, Houston and the New York Mets played 24 innings in a night game in the Astrodome before the Astros scored an unearned run to win 1-0. The game lasted six hours and six minutes. It is the longest NL game played to completion, the longest major league night game, and the first twenty-three innings are the longest major league scoreless game. Oddly, the records for longest night and scoreless games are less than a-year-old (June 12 and September 1, 1967). The game ties the ALʹs longest complete game: Aʹs four, Red Sox one, on September 1, 1906.
In 1968, It actually happened some time between April 15 and 25 during Standard Time: on The Suzy Saturn Show (hosted by Suzy Mallery and host of KAARtoon-o-Rama in the 1965-66 era), my name was mentioned for the first time on any form of mass media on a San Diego TV station, KCST-39 (now KNSD).
In 1968, On Dark Shadows, Dr. Eric Lang (Addison Powell) told Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) that he could have the physical appearance of Jeff Clark (Roger Davis) and be cured of the curse.
In 1968, NANCY SINATRAʹS TV SPECIAL Her guest stars on “MOVIN WITH NANCY” included her father FRANK SINATRA, DEAN MARTIN, SAMMY DAVIS Jr. and LEE HAZLEWOOD
In 1968, Two unmanned Soviet satellites, Cosmos 212 and 213, found each other in Earth orbit and docked automatically.
In 1969, “Bad Moon Rising” single by Creedence Clearwater Revival was released
In 1971, Rolling Stone magazine reports that the Illinois Crime Commission has issued a list of “drug oriented rock records.” Included are “Lets Go Get Stoned,” “A Whiter Shade of Pale” and “White Rabbit.”
In 1971, Actor George C. Scott won Best Actor at the Academy Awards but refused the Oscar for his role in “Patton.” He had said previously that “It is degrading to have actors in competition with each other.”
In 1972, R.C., “Jambalaya (On The Bayou)” by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band peaked at #84 on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, R.C., “Nutrocker” by Emerson, Lake and Palmer peaked at #70 on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, R.C., “Rock And Roll” by Led Zeppelin peaked at #47 on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, R.C., “Roundabout” by Yes peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, R.C., “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” by Roberta Flack peaked at number one on the pop singles chart and stayed there for six weeks. The song is featured in CLINT EASTWOODʹs Movie “PLAY MISTY FOR ME”
In 1972, “Hot Rod Lincoln” by Commander Cody entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1972, “The Candy Man” by Sammy Davis Jr. entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1972, 😉 “Nutrocker” by Emerson, Lake and Palmer peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Cry To Me” by Freddie Scott peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Dry Your Eyes” by Brenda and The Tabulations peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Everybody Loves A Winner” by William Bell peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Girl Don't Care” by Gene Chandler peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Girl I Need You” by Artistics peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Jimmy Mack” by Martha Reeves and The Vandellas peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Make Love To Me” by Johnny Thunder and Ruby Winters peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Rock and Roll” by Led Zeppelin peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Rockin' With The King” by Canned Heat peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Roundabout” by Yes peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Show Me” by Joe Tex peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Somethin' Stupid” by Frank and Nancy Sinatra peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Taurus” by Dennis Coffey and The Detroit Guitar Band peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Tell Me To My Face” by Keith peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” by Roberta Flack peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The Girl I Knew Somewhere” by The Monkees peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “There's A Chance We Can Make It” by Blues Magoos peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “This Is My Song” by Petula Clark peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Time Alone Will Tell” by Connie Francis peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “You Were Made For Me” by Luther Ingram peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, ⛵ “Tiny Dancer” by Elton John peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Beggin'” by Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “California Nights” by Lesley Gore peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Crazy Mama” by J.J. Cale peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Dedicated To The One I Love” by The Mamas and The Papas peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “For He's A Jolly Good Fellow” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Girl I Need You” by Artistics peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Glory Bound” by The Grass Roots peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Can't Make It Anymore” by Spyder Turner peaked at number 95 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Josie” by Kris Kristofferson peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Just Like A Man” by Margaret Whiting peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Kansas City” by James Brown peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Louisiana” by Mike Kennedy peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” by Marlena Shaw peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “My Cup Runneth Over” by Ed Ames peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Puppy Love” by Donny Osmond peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Soul Time” by Shirley Ellis peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Strawberry Wine / Sweet Talkin' Woman” by Spice peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Take Me” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 97 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)” by Harpers Bizarre peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The Loser (With A Broken Heart)” by Gary Lewis and The Playboys peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “This Is My Song” by Petula Clark peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Travelin' Man” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Wade In The Water” by Herb Alpert peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Why Not Tonight” by Jimmy Hughes peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “You Always Hurt Me” by The Impressions peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Because I Love You” by Georgie Fame peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Crying, Laughing, Loving, Lying” by Labi Siffre peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Heart Of Gold” by Neil Young peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “It's All Over” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Somethin' Stupid” by Frank and Nancy Sinatra peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “What A Woman In Love Won't Do” by Sandy Posey peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “You Got What It Takes” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Joy” by Apollo 100 peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “On A Carousel” by The Hollies peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Superman / Take Me Back” by Alison MacCallum peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The Same Old Song / New Kind Of Love” by Ray Brown peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Without You / Gotta Get Up” by Nilsson peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Darling Be Home Soon” by The Lovin' Spoonful peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I've Found A Love” by David Garrick peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Isabelle, je t'aime” by Poppys peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Samson and Delilah” by Middle Of The Road peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “This Is My Song” by Petula Clark peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Dear Mrs. Applebee” by David Garrick peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Epistle To Dippy” by Donovan peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Give It To Me” by The Troggs peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Green, Green Grass Of Home” by Tom Jones peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I'm A Believer” by The Monkees peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Un homme et une femme” by Mireille Mathieu peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1967, “On A Carousel” by The Hollies peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Son Of My Father” by Chicory Tip peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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