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In 1965, The Beatlesʹs “Rubber Soul” album was released in the U.S.
In 1965, Motown Records releases Smokey Robinson and the Miraclesʹ “Going to a Go-Go.” The song is later covered by the Rolling Stones. The Miraclesʹ version will reach #11 on the pop chart.
In 1965, The Rolling Stones enter RCAʹs Hollywood Studios in Los Angeles to record “19th Nervous Breakdown,” “Motherʹs Little Helper” and other tracks.
In 1965, The Beatles released “We Can Work It Out” b/w “Day Tripper”
In 1966, The Beatles recorded “When Iʹm Sixty-Four”
In 1967, R.C., “Hello Goodbye” by The Beatles peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart and stayed there for seven weeks.
In 1968, “Beggars Banquet” album by The Rolling Stones was released
In 1968, “The Beatles” (aka The White) album by The Beatles was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1969, Musician, Cab Calloway turned actor as he was seen in the “Hallmark Hall of Fame” presentation of “The Littlest Angel” this night on NBC. The big band singer, known for such classics as “Minnie the Moocher”, became a movie star in “The Blues Brothers” (1980) with John Belushi and Dan Ackroyd.
In 1969, On the cover of TV Guide: “Doris Day”. Other Articles: Mission: Impossible, Brackenʹs World
In 1969, R.C., “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” by Steam peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. It was the only major hit for the group that later ran out of…steam.
In 1969, A free concert by The Rolling Stones at the Altamont Speedway in Alameda County, California, was marred by the deaths of four people, including one who was stabbed by a member of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club that was hired to provide concert security.
In 1969, Asiaʹs concert in Tokyo was beamed live to the United States, where it was viewed by an estimated 20-million people. The show, titled “Asia In Asia,” marked the debut of bass player Greg Lake.
In 1970, National Educational Television, now known as PBS, broadcasted its first rock show, “San Francisco Rock: Go Ride The Music,” mostly a compilation of film clips of the Jefferson Airplane in rehearsal. If PBS didnʹt do it, who would?
In 1970, “Gimme Shelter,” the documentary film about the Rolling Stonesʹ 1969 tour of the U.S. debuts in New York on the anniversary of the Altamont concert. This film included footage from the Altamont concert.
In 1972, 12 x 06 = 72
In 1973, House minority leader Gerald R. Ford was sworn in as the first unelected vice president, succeeding Spiro T. Agnew, who resigned from office on October 10th. He became the inspiration of Chevy Chaseʹs falls on Saturday Night Live with Fordʹs slips, trips and falls.
In 1973, Steve Miller whoʹd been laying low for most of last year and this year, gets a gold record certified by the RIAA for “The Joker,” his most sucessful LP to date. The title track becomes Millerʹs first chart-topping hit and gives cameo roles to some of his previous in-song personas, like “Maurice” and “The Gangster of Love.”
In 1973, The National League voted to move San Diego Padres to Washington, D.C., but it doesnʹt happen. Those Topps trading cards showing the Padres as Washington are collectorʹs items.
In 1973, “I Got A Name” album by Jim Croce was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1973, COVER OF ROLLING STONE GREG ALLMAN
In 1973, The National League owners unanimously approve the sale and relocation of the Padres to the nationʹs capital in time to start the 1974 season as the Washington Stars. Grocery chain magnate Joseph Danzansky, who offered to buy the team, sees his effort fail due to local legal maneuvers, allowing McDonaldʹs co-founder Ray Kroc to buy the Friars and keep the club in San Diego.
In 1970, "Gimme Shelter" was released by Cinema 5 Distributing / Maysles Films / Penforta; Albert and David Maysles, Charlotte Zwerin (directors); The Rolling Stones, Jefferson Airplane, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Ike Turner, Tina Turner, Sonny Barger, Melvin Belli, Sam Cutler, Ronnie Schneider, Rock Scully, Stanley Booth, Billy Fritsch; Documentary
In 1973, "Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World" was released by Cinerama Releasing Corporation / Walter Shenson Films; Joseph McGrath (director); Charles Isaacs, Michael Pertwee (screenplay); Jim Dale, Angela Douglas, Spike Milligan, John Bluthal, Milo O'Shea, Norman Rossington, Richard Beaumont, Dinsdale Landen, Garfield Morgan, Victor Spinetti, Harry Towb, Kenneth J. Warren, Bob Todd, Molly Urquhart, Frank Thornton, Victor Maddern, Sheila Steafel; Children's; Fantasy; Adventure; Comedy
In 1973, "Fantastic Planet" was released by New World Pictures / Les Films Armorial / Ceskoslovenský Filmexport; René Laloux (director/screenplay); Roland Topor (screenplay); Cynthia Adler, Mark Gruner, Hal Smith, Barry Bostwick, Olan Soule, Marvin Miller, Janet Waldo, Nora Heflin, Monika Ramirez; Animation; Sci-Fi
In 1973, "Marco" was released by Cinerama Releasing Corporation / Tomorrow Entertainment / Videocraft International; Seymour Robbie (director); Romeo Muller (screenplay); Desi Arnaz Jr., Jack Weston, Zero Mostel, Fred Sadoff, Tetsu Nakamura, Van Christie, Masumi Okada, Romeo Muller, Cie Cie Win, Aimee Eccles, Mafumi Sakamoto, Osamu Okawa, Yuka Kamebuchi, Ikio Sawamura; Historical; Adventure; Musical
In 1973, "The Wicker Man" was released by Warner Bros.; Robin Hardy (director); Anthony Shaffer (screenplay); Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland, Annie Ross, Lesley Mackie, Diane Cilento, Ingrid Pitt, Lindsay Kemp, Russell Waters, Aubrey Morris, Irene Sunters, Donald Eccles, Walter Carr, Roy Boyd, Peter Brewis, Geraldine Cowper, John Young, Barbara Rafferty, John Sharp, John Hallam, Tony Roper, Rachel Verney, Jennifer Martin, Myra Forsyth, Alison Hughes; Horror
In 1969, “(One Of These Days) Sunday's Gonna Come On Tuesday” by New Establishment peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Ballad Of Easy Rider” by The Byrds peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Blistered” by Johnny Cash peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Camel Back” by A.B. Skhy peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Feeling Alright” by Mongo Santamaria peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Get Rhythm” by Johnny Cash peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Happy” by Paul Anka peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Jingo” by Santana peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Love Will Find A Way” by Jackie DeShannon peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)” by Steam peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Swinging Tight” by Bill Deal and The Rhondels peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Wichita Lineman” by Sérgio Mendes peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Born Under A Bad Sign” by William Bell peaked at number 95 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Dubuque Blues” by The Association peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Feel So Good” by Lighthouse peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Goin' Out Of My Head” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “I Guess The Lord Must Be In New York City” by Nilsson peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Love Will Find A Way” by Jackie DeShannon peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “River Deep, Mountain High” by Ike and Tina Turner peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Trouble Maker” by Lee Hazlewood peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “You're Not Even Going To The Fair” by Tobias peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “The Sounds Of Goodbye” by Kamahl peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Wedding Bell Blues” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Cha-La-La, I Need You” by The Shuffles peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Little Green Bag” by The George Baker Selection peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Take A Letter Maria” by R.B. Greaves peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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