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The Sunshine Datebook (1964-1973) for August 28

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In 1965, R.C., “California Girls” by The Beach Boys peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1965, R.C., “Down In The Boondocks” by Billy Joe Royal peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.

In 1965, R.C., “Itʹs The Same Old Song” by Four Tops peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1965, R.C., “Ju Ju Hand” by Sam The Sham and The Pharaohs peaked at #26 on the pop singles chart.

In 1965, R.C., “Unchained Melody” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Eve Of Destruction”, by Barry McGuire entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1965, Bob Dylan was booed off stage at Forest Hills Stadium in New York for playing electric guitar.

In 1967, On Another World, Liz (Audra Lindley) was happy to hear that Bill (Joseph Gallison) suspected Madge of Danny's murder.

In 1968, On Dark Shadows, Julia (Grayson Hall) protected Tom Jennings (Don Briscoe) from a gun-toting Barnabas (Jonathan Frid). After Tom vanished, Barnabas went to the window to look for him. When he turned around Julia had escaped.

In 1968, R.C., “Do It Again” by The Beach Boys peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1968, The Doors “Hello, I Love You” sells a million copies. The song, which does not have the sinister qualities of the first million seller, “Light My Fire,” marks the groups move into more of a mainstream rock sound.

In 1971, On the cover of TV Guide: “Monday Night Football announcers Howard Cosell, Don Meredith, Frank Gifford of Monday Night Football”. Other Articles: Walter Cronkite, Rose Forsythe

In 1971, R.C., “Liar” by Three Dog Night peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, R.C., “Signs” by Five Man Electrical Band peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, R.C., “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, Bobby “Boris” Pickettʹs novelty tune, “Monster Mash” makes the charts for the third time. This time out itʹs at number ten, eleven years after it was number one.

In 1973, British hard rock stars Deep Purple were awarded a gold disc by the RIAA for half a million sales of their celebrated “Smoke On the Water,” a song based on an actual event-the burning down of a Montreux casino during a Frank Zappa concert.

In 1973, “Monster Mash” single by Bobby “Boris” Pickett was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1969, "The Gypsy Moths" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; John Frankenheimer (director); Burt Lancaster, Deborah Kerr, Gene Hackman; Drama

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

In 1971, 😉 “Signs” by The Five Man Electrical Band peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, 😉🤣 “Ju Ju Hand” by Sam The Sham and The Pharaohs peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “A Little You” by Freddie and The Dreamers peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “California Girls” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Down In The Boondocks” by Billy Joe Royal peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Go Down Gamblin'” by Blood, Sweat and Tears peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me” by Mel Carter peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “I Don't Wanna Lose You Baby” by Chad (Stuart) and Jeremy (Clyde) peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “It's The Same Old Song” by The Four Tops peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Liar” by Three Dog Night peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Looking Through The Eyes Of Love” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Lucky Me” by The Moments peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Moon Over Naples” by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Since I Lost My Baby” by The Temptations peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Slipped, Tripped and Fell In Love” by Clarence Carter peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Summer Wind” by Wayne Newton peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Unchained Melody” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “We Got A Dream” by Ocean peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Wear This Ring” by Detroit Emeralds peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Where You Lead” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “You Tell Me Why” by Beau Brummels peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1965, “Around The Corner” by The Duprees peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Don't Just Stand There” by Patty Duke peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Draggin' The Line” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “I Got You Babe” by Sonny and Cher peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Love Means (You Never Have To Say You're Sorry)” by Sounds Of Sunshine peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Mighty Clouds Of Joy” by B.J. Thomas peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Take Me Back” by Little Anthony and The Imperials peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “What The World Needs Now Is Love/Abraham, Martin and John” by Tom Clay peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “You Were On My Mind” by We Five peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “You'd Better Come Home” by Petula Clark peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1965, “A Walk In The Black Forest” by Horst Jankowski peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Bangla Desh” by George Harrison peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Don't Make My Baby Blue” by The Shadows peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Dr. Finlay” by Andy Stewart peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Everyone's Gone To The Moon” by Jonathan King peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “I Got You Babe” by Sonny and Cher peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Move On Up” by Curtis Mayfield peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “What Are You Doing Sunday” by Tony Orlando and Dawn peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “You'd Better Come Home” by Petula Clark peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “Father and Son / Moon Shadow” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Lady Rose” by Mungo Jerry peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “De clown” by Ben Cramer peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Riders On The Storm” by The Doors peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Santa Fe” by Titanic peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Scoobidad” by Ginger Ale peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “We Will” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1965, “Help!” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Lady Rose” by Mungo Jerry peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Mr. Tambourine Man” by The Byrds peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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