1963, The Rolling Stones made their UK TV debut when they appeared on Thank Your Lucky Stars. Also seen on the show were Mickie Most, The Cadets, Helen Shapiro and Gordon Mills. The Stones made a total of 13 appearances on the show between 1963 and 1966 1965, The Who played at a gala opening of The Manor House club in London. 1966, The Kinks were at number one on the … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – July 7
Dusty Springfield
Today in Rock History – April 26
1965, Bob Dylan arrives in England for a tour promoting his new album, Bringing It All Back Home. D.A. Pennebaker films his performances and acerbic exchanges with the press for the documentary Don't Look Back. 1965, The Who perform at Town Hall in Bridgwater, Summerset, England. They are paid £200. 1966, Dusty Springfield was at number one on the singles chart with … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – April 26
Today in Rock History – March 2
1967, The ninth annual Grammy Awards are held. Frank Sinatra's Sinatra, A Man and His Music wins Album of the Year, while "Strangers in the Night" is named Record of the Year. John Lennon and Paul McCartney win the Song of the Year Grammy for "Michelle." 1967, Engelbert Humperdinck was at number one on the singles chart with "Release Me." The singer's first of two number … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – March 2
Today in Rock History – November 30
1963, The Beatles second album With The Beatles became the first million selling album by a group in the UK. 1968, Glen Campbell started a five-week run at number one on the album chart with "Wichita Lineman." The song was written by Jimmy Webb, who's inspiration for the lyrics came while driving through Washita County in northern Oklahoma. 1969, Pink Floyd performed at … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 30
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – The Jukebox Series #34 – Dusty Springfield: “The Look Of Love” b/w “All I See Is You” – Stardust 45 RPM Single 45-URC-1258 (I4/J4)
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – The Jukebox Series #34 – Dusty Springfield: “The Look Of Love” b/w “All I See Is You” – Stardust 45 RPM Single 45-URC-1258 (I4/J4) “The Jukebox Series” focuses on the 80 records that inhabit my 1963 Seeburg LPC1 jukebox. I’ve had my jukebox (or as I like to call it “the prehistoric iPod”) for … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – The Jukebox Series #34 – Dusty Springfield: “The Look Of Love” b/w “All I See Is You” – Stardust 45 RPM Single 45-URC-1258 (I4/J4)
