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The Sunshine Datebook (1964-1973) for May 12

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In 1964, Singer Ray Charlesʹ “Busted” won a Grammy Award as Best R&B Recording.

In 1965, The Rolling Stones began two days of recording at the famed Chess Studios in Chicago. They put down the original tracks for “(I Canʹt Get No) Satisfacation,” which they work on again two days later at RCAʹs Hollywood Studio, where they also record tracks for the album “Out of Your Heads.”

In 1966, TVʹS WHERE THE ACTION IS Appearing: STEVIE WONDER (“UPTIGHT”, “FINGERTIPS PART II”), SHADOWS OF KNIGHT (“GLORIA”)

In 1967, “Are You Experienced,” the groundbreaking debut album of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, was released in Britain by Track Records (a version with a somewhat different playlist went on sale in the United States the following August on the Reprise label).

In 1967, Pink Floyd stages the first-ever rock concert with quadraphonic sound at Queen Elizabeth Hall in England.

In 1972, Paul McCartney and Wings release “Mary Had a Little Lamb”

In 1972, The Rolling Stonesʹs “Exile On Main Street” album was released.

In 1973, R.C., “Dueling Tubas” by Martin Mull peaked at #92 on the pop singles chart; it was a parody of “Dueling Banjos” by Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandell.

In 1973, R.C., “Reeling In The Years” by Steely Dan peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, R.C., “Stuck In The Middle With You” by Stealerʹs Wheel peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, The the number one selling album: is “HOUSES OF THE HOLY” from LED ZEPPELIN

In 1967, "Good Times" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1971, "Mrs. Pollifax-Spy" was released by United Artists; Leslie H. Martinson (director); C.A. McKnight (screenplay); Rosalind Russell, Darren McGavin, Nehemiah Persoff, Harold Gould, Albert Paulsen, John Beck, Dana Elcar, Dennis Cross, Don Diamond, Robert Donner, James Wellman, Nick Katurich, Tom Hallick; Adventure, Comedy; Live Action

In 1971, "Plaza Suite" was released by Paramount Pictures; Arthur Hiller (director); Neil Simon (screenplay); Walter Matthau, Maureen Stapleton, Barbara Harris, Lee Grant, Louise Sorel, Jenny Sullivan, Augusta Dabney, Alan North, Frank Albanese, Jordan Charney, Thomas Carey; Comedy; Live Action

In 1971, "Red Sky at Morning" was released by Universal Pictures / Hal Wallis Productions; James Goldstone (director); Marguerite Roberts (screenplay); Richard Thomas, Catherine Burns, Desi Arnaz Jr., Richard Crenna, Claire Bloom, John Colicos, Harry Guardino, Strother Martin, Nehemiah Persoff, Pepe Serna, Joaquin Garay; Drama; Live Action

In 1972, "The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid" was released by Universal Pictures / Robertson and Associates; Philip Kaufman (director/screenplay); Cliff Robertson, Robert Duvall, Luke Askew, R.G. Armstrong, Dana Elcar, Donald Moffat, John Pearce, Matt Clark, Robert H. Harris, Jack Manning, Elisha Cook, Royal Dano, William Callaway, Arthur Peterson, Barry Brown, Liam Dunn, Anne Barton, Valda Hansen, Wayne Sutherlin, Mary-Robin Redd, Craig Curtis, Nellie Burt, Madeleine Taylor Holmes, Herbert Nelson, Erik Holland, Marjorie Durant, Inger Stratton; Western

In 1972, "Hammersmith Is Out" was released by Cinerama Releasing Corporation / J. Cornelius Crean Films Inc.; Peter Ustinov (director); Stanford Whitmore (screenplay); Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Peter Ustinov, Beau Bridges, Leon Ames, Leon Askin, Anthony Holland, George Raft, John Schuck, Marjorie Eaton, Linda Gaye Scott; Comedy; Drama

U.S. 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, 😉 “Blue Suede Shoes” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, 😉🤣 “Dueling Tubas” by Martin Mull peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, ⛵ “Drift Away” by Dobie Gray peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, ⛵ “Reelin' In The Years” by Steely Dan peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, ⛵ “Stuck In The Middle With You” by Stealers Wheel peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Dancing To Your Music” by Archie Bell and The Drells peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, 😉 “Blue Suede Shoes” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, 😉 “Space Oddity” by David Bowie peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Call Me (Come Back Home)” by Al Green peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Peaceful” by Helen Reddy peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The First Cut Is The Deepest” by Keith Hampshire peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “24 Sycamore” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Big Eight” by Judge Dread peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Brother Louie” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Giving It All Away” by Roger Daltrey peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Hell Raiser” by The Sweet peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “No More Mr. Nice Guy” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Roof Top Singing” by New World peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The Right Thing To Do” by Carly Simon peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Wonderful Dream” by Anne-Marie David peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, 😉 “The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia” by Vicki Lawrence peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Don't Expect Me To Be Your Friend” by Lobo peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Last Song / Best Friend” by Edward Bear peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “I Am A Clown” by David Cassidy peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “My Love” by Paul McCartney and Wings peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Tu te reconnaîtras” by Anne-Marie David peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Woman From Tokyo” by Deep Purple peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “Ring Ring” by Björn and Benny, Anna and Frida (pre-ABBA) peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “In den Augen der andern” by Christian Anders peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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