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In 1965, Del Reeves was at #1 on the country charts with "Girl on the Billboard". The novelty song was Reeves' fourth entry on the country chart and his only #1 single. "Girl on the Billboard" which spent two weeks at the top of the charts has become one of many country standards about lust.
In 1966, “The Monkees” TV show starts filming
In 1967, “Sgt Pepperʹs Lonely Hearts Club Band” LP, a number one selling LP, would be released the next day in the U.K.
In 1968, On Dark Shadows, Adam (Robert Rodan) jumped from Widows' Hill just as he was about to be taken into police custody.
In 1969, COVER OF “ROLLING STONE” JIMI HENDRIX
In 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono recorded “Give Peace a Chance” at a Montreal hotel during their second “bed-in” anti-war protest.
In 1969, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Family Affair”. Other Articles: Walter Brennan, Edgar Buchanan.
In 1969, R.C., “Born To Be Wild” by Wilson Pickett peaked at #64 on the pop singles chart.
In 1969, R.C., “Gitarzan” by Ray Stevens peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1969, R.C., “Oh Happy Day” by Edwin Hawkinsʹ Singers peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1969, The Rolling Stones record “Honky Tonk Women.”
In 1969, Joe Cockerʹs “With A Little Help From My Friends” enters the album charts. The LP features guest appearances by Steve Winwood and Jimmy Page.
In 1969, Rolling Stone reports Frank Zappa has become a lecturer on the college circuit, speaking at New York Cityʹs New School, UCLA, Villanova and the University of South carolina. He is paid $1,500 for speaking on such subjects as “Pigs, Ponies and Rock and Roll.”
In 1971, Badfinger begins recording “Day After Day.”
In 1973, Steely Dan, an eclectic outfit fronted by keyboardist Donald Fagan and bass player Walter Becker, have a gold LP with “Canʹt Buy a Thrill.” It includes the hits “Do It Again” and “Reeling in the Years.”
In 1966, "A Big Hand for the Little Lady" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1972, "The Final Comedown" was released by New World Pictures; Oscar Williams (director/screenplay); Billy Dee Williams, D'Urville Martin, Celia Kaye, Edmund Cambridge, Billy Durkin, Raymond St. Jacques, R.G. Armstrong, Maidie Norman, Morris Erby, Pamela Jones; Blaxploitation; Drama
In 1969, ⛪ “Oh Happy Day” by The Edwin Hawkins Singers peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Born To Be Wild” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Goodbye” by Mary Hopkin peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Happy Heart” by Andy Williams peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Heather Honey” by Tommy Roe peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “I've Been Loving You Too Long” by Ike and Tina Turner peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “It's Never Too Late” by Steppenwolf peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Love (Can Make You Happy)” by Mercy peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Never Gonna Let Him Know” by Debbie Taylor peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Pretty World” by Sérgio Mendes and Brasil '66 peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Seattle” by Perry Como peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Sorry Suzanne” by The Hollies peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “The River Is Wide” by The Grass Roots peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “These Eyes” by The Guess Who peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “What Is A Man” by The Four Tops peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Where's The Playground Susie” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “You Don't Need Me For Anything Anymore” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Cissy Strut” by Meters peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Grazing In The Grass” by Friends Of Distinction peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Happy Heart” by Andy Williams peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “I Could Never Lie To You” by New Colony Six peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “I'll Catch The Sun” by Pierre LaLonde peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “I'm A Drifter” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Imagine The Swan” by The Zombies peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Plastic Fantastic Lover” by Jefferson Airplane peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Pretty World” by Sérgio Mendes and Brasil '66 peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Proud Mary” by Solomon Burke peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Rose Garden” by Dobie Gray peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Sorry Suzanne” by The Hollies peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Take Me Away” by Natalie Baron peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “The River Is Wide” by The Grass Roots peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Walkin' On My Mind” by Dianne Brooks peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Dick-A-Dum-Dum” by Des O'Connor peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Love Me Tonight” by Tom Jones peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Man Of The World” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “My Way” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Once I Had A Sweetheart” by Pentangle peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Ragamuffin Man” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Snake In The Grass” by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Gimme Gimme Good Lovin'” by Whichwhat peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Hinter den Kulissen von Paris” by Mireille Mathieu peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Israelites” by Desmond Dekker and The Aces peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Sea Of Delight” by Brainbox peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “That Tender Looking Angel” by The Shoes peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “The Boxer” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “The Colour Of My Love” by Jefferson peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Twenty-Five Miles” by Edwin Starr peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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