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The Sunshine Generation Datebook (1964-1973) for July 17

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In 1964, THE ORIGINAL PAY-TV “LIFE” magazine reports on Californiaʹs experimental STV system, and the man who ran it, former NBC Presidient PAT WEAVER. It was shaping up as a controversial test for new technologies, programming and attiutudes. In the short run it didnʹt succeed. It was be outlawed that fall after a state-wide referendum. Nowadays, we have hundreds of pay and PPV channels to choose from, yet there are pirates who are able to decode their scrambled signals and watch them for free with special stealth decoder boxes.

In 1965, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of McHaleʹs Navy”. Other Articles: Disney, Gilligan, Bewitched

In 1965, R.C., “Here Comes The Night” by Them peaked at #24 on the pop singles chart.

In 1965, R.C., “Yakety Axe” by Chet Atkins peaked at #98 on the pop singles chart.

In 1965, R.C., “You Turn Me On (Turn On Song)” by Ian Whitcomb/Bluesville peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.

In 1965, The single “Papaʹs Got A Brand New Bag” by James Brown was released. It sold more than two million copies.

In 1965, Breaking into the Top Ten: HERMANS HERMITS and “IʹM HENRY THE EIGHTH I AM”

In 1967, In a most unusual pairing, the Jimi Hendrix Experience opened the show for The Monkees at the Forest Hills Stadium in New York. Now you know why the Monkees sang “Iʹm Not Your Stepping Stone.”

In 1967, The Beatlesʹ U.S. single release: “All You Need is Love” / “Baby, Youʹre A Rich Man.”

In 1968, “Shades Of Purple” album by Deep Purple was released

In 1968, “Yellow Submarine,” the Beatlesʹ animated film, premiered at the London Pavilion in London. John, Paul and George attend the screening. It opened in America several months later and became a great success. The film was based on the BEATLES song and characters opens in London. Included on its soundtrack along with the Title Song, “ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE”.

In 1971, R.C., “Donʹt Pull Your Love” by Hamilton, Joe Frank, and Reynolds peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, Weʹre off to see the wizard, the wonderful Wizard of…Odds??? Yes, thatʹs the name of the newest TV game show on NBC-TV “The Wizard of Odds” a game show hosted by Alex Trebek. Alex would later become even more famous hosting a syndicated version of Jeopardy in the mid 1980s, thanks to “Weird Al” Yankovicʹs video revival of the original version of Jeopardy parodying a song by the same name which had nothing to do with the game show whatsoever. Anyway, what are the odds of that happening again?

In 1973, “The New Treasure Hunt” began airing in syndication

In 1968, "For Love of Ivy" was released by ABC Pictures; Daniel Mann (director); Sidney Poitier, Abbey Lincoln, Beau Bridges; Comedy; Romantic

In 1968, "Yellow Submarine (U.K. release)" was released by King Features Syndicate; George Dunning (director); The Beatles (voices), Paul Angelis, John Clive, Dick Emery, Geoffrey Hughes, Lance Percival; Fantasy; Comedy; Adventure; Animation

In 1971, "Gamera vs. Zigra (Japan)" was released by Dainichi Eihai / Daiei Film; Noriaki Yuasa (director); Niisan Takahashi (screenplay); Eiko Yanami, Keiichi Noda, Reiko Kasahara, Mikiko Tsubouchi, Kōji Fujiyama, Isamu Saeki, Yasushi Sakagami, Arlene Zoellner, Gloria Zoellner, Shin Minatsu, Umenosuke Izumi; Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure, Family; Live Action

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

In 1965, 😉🤣 “You Turn Me On (Turn On Song)” by Ian Whitcomb and Bluesville peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, ⛵ “Don't Pull Your Love” by Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “A Little Bit Of Heaven” by Ronnie Dove peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Boot Leg” by Booker T. and The M.G.'s peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Day By Day (Every Minute Of The Hour)” by Continental 4 peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Follow Me” by The Drifters peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “From A Window” by Chad (Stuart) and Jeremy (Clyde) peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Funky Nassau” by The Beginning Of The End peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Girl Come Running” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Here Comes The Night” by Them peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Hey, Love” by Delfonics peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “High Time We Went” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “How Did We Lose It Baby” by Jerry Butler peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I Been Moved” by Andy Kim peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I Don't Want To Do Wrong” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I Love You, Lady Dawn” by The Bells peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “In These Changing Times” by The Four Tops peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “It Feels So Right” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Justine” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Little Lonely One” by Tom Jones peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Love Is Life” by Earth, Wind and Fire peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Meeting Over Yonder” by The Impressions peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Mozart Symphony No. 40 in G Minor KV 550 (First Movement) allegro molto” by Waldo de los Ríos peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Stop! Look What You're Doing” by Carla Thomas peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)” by The Stylistics peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “The Resurrection Shuffle” by Tom Jones peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “This Little Bird” by Marianne Faithfull peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Tonight's The Night” by Solomon Burke peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Watermelon Man” by Gloria Lynne peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Who's Cheating Who” by Little Milton peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Yakety Axe” by Chet Atkins peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1965, “A World Of Our Own” by The Seekers peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Cara Mia” by Jay and The Americans peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Caught In A Dream” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “From The Bottom Of My Heart” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Girl Come Running” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “High Time We Went” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I Love You, Lady Dawn” by The Bells peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Long Live Love” by Sandie Shaw peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Love Me” by The Rascals peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Make It Better” by Jericho peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Tossin' and Turnin'” by The Guess Who peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Yes, I'm Ready” by Barbara Mason peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “You Really Know How To Hurt A Guy” by Jan and Dean peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “You'll Never Walk Alone” by Gerry and The Pacemakers peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1971, “Black and White” by Greyhound peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Girls Are Out To Get You” by The Fascinations peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Heart Full Of Soul” by The Yardbirds peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “If You Could Read My Mind” by Gordon Lightfoot peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Leave A Little Love” by Lulu peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Monkey Spanner” by Dave and Ansel Collins peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “She's About A Mover” by Sir Douglas Quintet peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “(Where Do I Begin) Love Story” by Andy Williams peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Here Comes The Night” by Them peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Long Live Love” by Sandie Shaw peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Stay Awhile” by The Bells peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Theme From 'Love Story'” by Francis Lai and His Orchestra peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Trains and Boats and Planes” by Billy J. Kramer and The Dakotas peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “Black Lisa” by Livin' Blues peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Che sarà” by José Feliciano peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I Trust (Everything Is Gonna Work Out Alright)” by The Byrds peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Lowdown” by Chicago peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Mr. Tambourine Man” by The Byrds peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Railroad Song” by April Shower peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1965, “Ich war allein” by Suzie peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Küsse unterm Regenbogen” by Manuela und die 5 Dops peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Poupée de cire, poupée de son” by France Gall peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Red Roses For A Blue Lady” by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Ticket To Ride” by The Beatles peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1965, “Crying In The Chapel” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Farmer John” by The Hep Stars peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Long Live Love” by Sandie Shaw peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “Me and Bobby McGee” by Janis Joplin peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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