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In 1965, TVʹS SHINDIG Highlights: GERRY and THE PACEMAKERS (“FERRY CROSS THE MERSEY”), PETULA CLARK (“IN LOVE”), EVERLY BROTHERS (“CATHYʹS CLOWN”), GARY LEWIS and THE PLAYBOYS (“COUNT ME IN”)
In 1966, Dan Rowan and Dick Martin are the hosts of “The Dean Martin Summer Show” (or “The Rowan and Martin Show”) an NBC summer replacement series. Supporting players include Dom DeLuise and Lainie Kazan.
In 1967, Booker T and the MGs, Country Joe and the Fish, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, the Who, Otis Redding, the Mamas and the Papas, Buffalo Springfield, Canned Heat, The Grateful Dead, The Byrds, Jefferson Airplane, The Association, and Hugh Masekela drew 50,000 people to the fairgrounds in Monterey, California, for the three-day Monterey Pop Festival. It was the first of the 1960s great rock fests. The performers played for free. It was filmed as “Monterey Pop” and became a rock movie classic. (FYI: THE BEACH BOYS were offered top billing for this show, but Brian Wilsonʹs personal problems led to their turning it down).
In 1968, “Animal World”, TV Nature, by Bill Burrud, spanned 20 years on and off on NBC, CBS, ABC, IND, and Disney, debut on NBC.
In 1968, Janis Joplin, Steve Miller and Santana played a benefit concert at Bill Grahamʹs Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco.
In 1969, “Ballad Of John and Yoko” single by The Beatles was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1969, “Gitarzan” single by Ray Stevens was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1969, TVʹS “JIMMIE RODGERS SHOW” Singer best known for his number one hit “HONEYCOMB” begins a summer variety series on CBS (filling CAROL BURNETTʹs timeslot, and co-starring some of her cast members, including HARVEY KORMAN and LYLE WAGGONER)
In 1972, "The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars" album by David Bowie was released in the United Kingtom through RCA Records.
In 1973, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Maude: Bea Arthur and Bill Macy”. Other Articles: M*A*S*H, American Bandstand
In 1973, “Smoke On The Water” by Deep Purple entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1967, "The Reluctant Astronaut" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1972, "The Strange Vengeance of Rosalie" was released by 20th Century Fox / Palomar Pictures; Jack Starrett (director); Anthony Greville-Bell, John Kohn (screenplay); Bonnie Bedelia, Ken Howard, Anthony Zerbe; Thriller
In 1973, "Coffy" was released by American International Pictures; Jack Hill (director/screenplay); Pam Grier, Booker Bradshaw, Robert DoQui, William Elliott, Allan Arbus, Sid Haig, Barry Cahill, Lee de Broux, Carol Locatell, Linda Haynes, Bob Minor, Ruben Moreno, Lisa Farringer, John Perak, Mwako Cumbuka, Morris Buchanan; Blaxploitation; Action; Thriller
In 1973, “I Don't Want To Make You Wait” by Delfonics peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Playground In My Mind” by Clint Holmes peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, 😉 “Steamroller Blues / Fool” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Bit Of Both / Underneath The Twilight Canopy” by David George peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Lately Love (Laughter Don't Come Easy)” by Bob Ruzicka peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Let's Pretend” by Raspberries peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Music Everywhere” by Tufano and Giammarese peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Thinking Of You” by Kenny Loggins With Jim Messina peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Armed and Extremely Dangerous” by First Choice peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Can The Can” by Suzi Quatro peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Over and Over” by The James Boys peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Standing On The Inside” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “All Because Of You” by Geordie peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Feel The Need In Me” by Detroit Emeralds peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Ginny Come Lately” by Albert West peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Immer wieder sonntags” by Cindy and Bert peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “We Were All Wounded At Wounded Knee” by Redbone peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Baby, How Are You” by The Tony Hendrik Five peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Clap Your Hands and Stamp Your Feet” by Bonnie St. Claire and Unit Gloria peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Get Down” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Power To All Our Friends” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Rock Me Baby” by David Cassidy peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Troppo bella (per restare sola)” by I Nuovi Angeli peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.
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