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The Sunshine Generation Datebook (1964-1973) for June 6

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In 1964, A full page ad taken out in six music trades by anonymous advertisers reads “in the public interest, watch the Rolling Stones crush the Beatles!”

In 1964, On the cover of TV Guide: “Amanda Blake”. Other Articles: Fugitive, Ozzie and Harriet

In 1964, R.C., “Do You Love Me” by Dave Clark Five peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.

In 1964, R.C., “P.S. I Love You” by The Beatles peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.

In 1964, The Beatles arrive in the Netherlands.

In 1964, Buck Owensʹ “Together Again” takes him to number one again on the Billboard country chart

In 1965, ED SULLIVAN SHOW Guests: HERMANʹS HERMITS (“MRS. BROWN YOUʹVE GOT A LOVELY DAUGHTER”, “IʹM HENRY THE VIII, I AM”)

In 1966, Art Wallace completed the final draft of the first episode script for Dark Shadows.

In 1966, It was 6:06:06 on 6-6-66

In 1966, “Till Death Us Do Part” began airing on BBC1

In 1968, The Rolling Stones add the lyrics “…who killed the Kennedys…” to “Sympathy for the Devil” after the death of Robert Kennedy.

In 1969, Joe Namath quits football after Pete Rozelle, the football commissioner, orders him to sell his interest in a bar.

In 1969, Rod Stewart, lead singer for the Jeff Beck Group, signs a solo recording contract with Mercury Records.

In 1970, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young released thr single “Teach Your Children.”

In 1970, On the cover of TV Guide: “Robert Young”. Other Articles: Captain Kangaroo, Doc Severinsen

In 1970, “Gimme Dat Ding” by Pipkins entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1971, After twenty-three years of presenting “ah-really-biiig-shew” every week, “The Ed Sullivan Show”, TV Variety, aka Toast of the Town until September 18, 1955, aired its final edition on CBS, who canceled it. The program provided America with an early look at some of rock-and-rollʹs biggest names, including the BEATLES, ELVIS PRESLEY, and the ROLLING STONES. Guests on the final airing tonight included Sid Ceasar, singer Jerry Vale, and Gladys Knight and The Pips. and for the last time, we saw Polish dancing bears, a little mouse named Topo Gigio, remembered The Beatles, The Dave Clark Five, the comedy of Jackie Mason, John Byner, Rich Little, Richard Pryor and so many more. It was American TVʹs longest-running variery show. A Spanish variety show, however, has been on TV since 1963. so “Sabato Gigante” on Televisa holds that honor so far, going back to the days before The Beatles stormed the USA!

In 1971, John Lennon and Yoko Ono made an unannounced appearance at the Fillmore East in New York, joining Frank Zappa and Mothers of Invention on stage. It was Lennonʹs first stage appearance in nearly two years. The session later turned up on a 1972 double album by Lennon and Yoko and titled “Some Time in New York City.”

In 1971, Lynn Anderson was at #1 on the country music album chart with Rose Garden. The title track went on to top the country charts, where it stayed at the #1 position for five weeks, and reached #3 on the pop charts in 1971. Anderson received a Grammy Award for the song for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.

In 1971, Sid Caesar, Jerry Vale, Polish dancing bears, and Gladys Knight and The Pips are on the lineup of tonightʹs very last reeeeally big “Ed Sullivan Show.” Topo Gigio kisses Ed goodnight one more time, and the show looks back on some if its bigger acts including The Beatles, The Dave Clark Five, Jackie Mason, John Byner, Rich Little, and Richard Pryor.

In 1972, David Bowieʹs classic “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars” was released.

In 1973, "Little Cigars" was released by American International Pictures; Chris Christenberry (director); Louis Garfinkle, Frank Ray Perilli (screenplay); Angel Tompkins, Billy Curtis, Jerry Maren, Frank Delfino, Felix Silla, Emory Souza, Joe De Santis, Jon Cedar, Philip Kenneally, Barbara Rhoades, Todd Susman, Michael Pataki

In 1973, "The Blockhouse" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Cannon Films; Clive Rees (director/screenplay); John Gould (screenplay); Peter Sellers, Charles Aznavour, Jeremy Kemp, Per Oscarsson, Peter Vaughan, Nicholas Jones, Leon Lissek, Alfred Lynch; Drama

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

In 1964, “A World Without Love” by Bobby Rydell peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Chapel Of Love” by Dixie Cups peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Daughter Of Darkness” by Tom Jones peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Do You Love Me?” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Every Little Bit Hurts” by Brenda Holloway peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Free The People” by Delaney and Bonnie and Friends peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now” by Skeeter Davis peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now” by Tracey Dey peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “I Knew It All The Time” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “I Think I Love You Again” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Kiko” by Jimmy McGriff peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Make Me Smile” by Chicago peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Once Upon A Time” by Marvin Gaye and Mary Wells peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “One Way Love” by The Drifters peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Open Up My Heart” by The Dells peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “P.S. I Love You” by The Beatles peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Primrose Lane” by O.C. Smith peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand)” by Diana Ross peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “That's Really Some Good” by Carla Thomas and Rufus Thomas peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Three Window Coupe” by The Rip Chords peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Trouble I've Had” by Clarence Ashe peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Up Around The Bend” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Which Way You Goin' Billy?” by The Poppy Family peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Wrong For Each Other” by Andy Williams peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, 😉🤣 “Tobacco Road” by Jamul peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet” by The Reflections peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Dear Old Daddy Bill” by Motherlode peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “For The Love Of Him” by Bobbi Martin peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now” by Tracey Dey or Skeeter Davis peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “I'm The One” by Gerry and The Pacemakers peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Morning, Noon, Night Time Too” by Brian Browne peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “My Baby Loves Lovin'” by White Plains peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “My Guy” by Mary Wells peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “The Seeker” by The Who peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Three Window Coupe” by The Rip Chords peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “We Wiil Find Love” by Ann Attenborrow peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “You're My Life” by David Jensen peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1970, “ABC” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Constantly (L'Edera)” by Cliff Richard and The Shadows peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Everything Is Beautiful” by Ray Stevens peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Honey Come Back” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Suspicion” by Terry Stafford peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Take To The Mountains” by Richard Barnes peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “The Rise and Fall Of Flingel Bunt” by The Shadows peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Walkin' The Dog” by The Dennisons peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “What Is Truth?” by Johnny Cash peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Yellow River” by Christie peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1964, 😉 “My Boy Lollipop” by Millie Small peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Carol” by Tommy Roe peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Invisible Tears” by Ned Miller peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Little Children” by Billy J. Kramer and The Dakotas peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1970, “My Baby Loves Lovin'” by Joe Jeffrey peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1970, “My Baby Loves Lovin'” by White Plains peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Something's Burning” by Kenny Rogers and The First Edition peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “I Can't Tell The Bottom From The Top” by The Hollies peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Keep On Smiling” by James Lloyd peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Mademoiselle Ninette” by The Soulful Dynamics peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Sufferin' In The Land” by Jimmy Cliff peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Up Around The Bend” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1964, 😉 “My Boy Lollipop” by Millie Small peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1970, ⛪ “Spirit In The Sky” by Norman Greenbaum peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Do You Love Me Anymore” by Helge Nilsen and The Stringers peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Travelin' Band” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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