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The Sunshine Datebook (1964-1973) for December 9

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In 1964, On Another World, Pat (Susan Trustman) had a dream about her abortionist, Mr. Alberts.

In 1964, TVʹs SHINDIG--Guests stars: Chubby Checker, Manfred Mann.

In 1965, A bespectacled beagle boogies, a pitiful tree finds strength and nourishment from the love of its community, and a seasonally depressed child momentarily regains his faith in humanity while the jazzy Vince Guaraldi Trio underscores all of the above in “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”

In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #48. “Donʹt Bug the Mosquitoes”. A popular American singing group, the Mosquitoes (Bingo, Bango, Bongo, and Irving), land on the island hoping for some quiet and relaxation on a deserted island.

In 1965, Good grief! “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” the first animated special featuring characters from the “Peanuts” comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, was first broadcast by CBS-TV with the jazz music composition by the Vince Guaraldi Trio in the background.

In 1965, TVʹS SHINDIG--Part Two of their visit to London. Guest stars: Manfred Mann., Yardbirds (“For Your Love”), The Who.

In 1965, TVʹS “WHERE THE ACTION IS”--Appearing. Ian Whitcomb (“You Turn Me On”).

In 1965, The James Bond film “Thunderball,” starring Sean Connery, had its world premiere in Tokyo, Japan.

In 1965, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” the first animated special featuring characters from the “Peanuts” comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, was first broadcast by CBS-TV.

In 1967, On the cover of TV Guide: Kaye Ballard and Eve Arden of “The Mothers in Law”; Other Articles: Carol Burnett, Frank Sutton

In 1967, R.C., “In And Out Of Love” by Diana Ross and The Supremes peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart. This song sounds like thereʹs another meaning in the title.

In 1967, BEATLES' LONGEST RUN AT number one IN ENGLAND “HELLO GOODBYE” starts a seven-week run as the number one hit in England, the longest stay at the top of the charts any BEATLES single achieved in their home country

In 1967, Creamʹs “Disraeli Gears” entered the U.S. charts.

In 1971, COVER OF ROLLING STONE PETE TOWNSHEND

In 1972, R.C., “Crazy Horses” by Osmonds peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.

In 1972, R.C., “I Am Woman” by Helen Reddy peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. Helen Reddy became the first Australian woman to top the U.S. chart with the hit anthem for the feminist movement.

In 1972, R.C., “In Heaven There Is No Beer” by Clean Living peaked at #49 on the pop singles chart.

In 1972, R.C., “Ventura Highway” by America peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.

In 1972, The Moody Blues attain their first U.S. number one record, “Seventh Sojourn.” It will be their last album of new material for more than five years as the groupʹs members go off to record and to tour as solo artists. The album includes “ISNʹT LIFE STRANGE” and “IʹM JUST A SINGER IN A ROCK AND ROLL BAND”

In 1972, An all-star orchestral version of The Whoʹs Tommy opened at Londonʹs Rainbow Theatre. Advance tickets went for the then-princely sum of $50, but the show itself was a major disappointment, with most of the “actors” floundering (except Who singer Roger Daltrey and Steve Winwood as Tommyʹs father). Narrator Pete Townshend, for his part, was observed to be drunk. None of this stopped the cast recording from being recorded and eventually becoming a hit in '73. Among the stars were The Who, Rod Stewart, Steve Winwood, Maggie Bell, Sandy Denny, Richie Havens, Ringo Starr, and Richard Harris. They were backed by the London Symphony Orchestra.

In 1972, Elton Johnʹs “Crocodile Rock” was released.

In 1973, The Royal Canadian Air Farce first aired on CBC Radio in Canada.

In 1966, "You're A Big Boy Now" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1971, "Gumshoe" was released by Columbia-Warner Distributors; Stephen Frears (director); Neville Smith (screenplay); Albert Finney, Billie Whitelaw, Frank Finlay, Janice Rule, Carolyn Seymour, Fulton Mackay, Billy Dean, George Silver, George Innes, Neville Smith, Bert King, Ken Jones, Maureen Lipman, Wendy Richard, Oscar James, Tom Kempinski, Fred Wood; Black Comedy; Crime, Drama; Live Action

In 1971, "Happy Birthday, Wanda June" was released by Columbia Pictures / Red Lion / Sourdough / The Filmakers Group; Mark Robson (director); Kurt Vonnegut (screenplay); Rod Steiger, Susannah York, George Grizzard, Don Murray, William Hickey, Steven Paul, Pamelyn Ferdin, Pamela Saunders, Louis Turenne; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1973, "Treasure Island" was released by Warner Bros.; Hal Sutherland (director); Ben Starr (screenplay); Richard Dawson, Davy Jones, Dal McKennon, Larry D. Mann, Larry Storch, Jane Webb, Lou Scheimer; Animation; Adventure

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

In 1972, 😉 “Crazy Horses” by The Osmonds peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, 😉🤣 “In Heaven There Is No Beer” by Clean Living peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, 🤔 “A Letter To Dad” by Every Father's Teenage Son peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “992 Arguments” by The O'Jays peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “A Love That's Real” by The Intruders peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Can't Help But Love You” by The Standells peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Day and Night” by Wackers peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Dialogue” by Chicago peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Down To The Nightclub” by Tower Of Power peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Felicidad” by Sally Field peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Georgia Pines” by Candymen peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Good Time Sally” by Rare Earth peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “I Am Woman” by Helen Reddy peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “I Got A Bag Of My Own” by James Brown peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “I Received A Letter” by Delbert McClinton (Delbert and Glen) peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Say A Little Prayer” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “I'm Stone In Love With You” by The Stylistics peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “If You Don't Know Me By Now” by Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “In and Out Of Love” by Diana Ross and The Supremes peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Live For Life” by Jack Jones peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Me and My Baby Got Our Own Thing Going” by Lyn Collins peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Neon Rainbow” by The Box Tops peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “O-O, I Love You” by The Dells peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Okolona River Bottom Band” by Bobbie Gentry peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “One Night Affair” by Jerry Butler peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Ooh Baby” by Deon Jackson peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Operator (That's Not The Way It Feels)” by Jim Croce peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Paper Cup” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Peace Of Mind” by Paul Revere and The Raiders peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Sunny Days” by Lighthouse peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “The (Lights Went Out In) Massachusetts” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Theme From 'The Men'” by Isaac Hayes peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Tony Rome” by Nancy Sinatra peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Ventura Highway” by America peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “What Am I Crying For?” by Classics IV peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “What Would The Children Think” by Rick Springfield peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “When You're Gone” by Brenda and The Tabulations peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Work To Do” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, ⛵ “Summer Breeze” by Seals and Crofts peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Goodtimes” by Roadhouse peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “I'd Love You To Want Me” by Lobo peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “No” by Bulldog peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Rock and Roll Soul” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Sad and Simple Man” by Harry Marks peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Sunday Morning Sunshine” by Harry Chapin peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1972, “Angel / What Made Milwaukee Famous” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Ben” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Careless Hands” by Des O'Connor peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Don't Do That” by Geordie peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” by Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Hello, Goodbye” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Heard A Heart Break Last Night” by Jim Reeves peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Just Out Of Reach (Of My Two Empty Arms)” by Ken Dodd peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Lay Down” by Strawbs peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Rock Me Baby” by David Cassidy peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “World” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “Alternate Title (Randy Scouse Git)” by The Monkees peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Lady Bird / Sand” by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Sealed With A Kiss” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, 🎃 “Witchy Woman” by The Eagles peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Baby, Now That I've Found You” by The Foundations peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Burning Love” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Carmen Brasilia” by Revolution System peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Garden Party” by Rick Nelson and The Stone Canyon Band peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Hello, Goodbye” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Love Is All Around” by The Troggs peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Melody” by Greenfield and Cook peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Soul Man” by Sam and Dave peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Thunder and Lightning” by Chi Coltrane peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “You-Kou-La-Le-Lou-Pie” by Mouth and MacNeal Philips peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Zai zai zai” by Ben Cramer peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “Smil Maria” by Finn Eriksen peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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