What were we doing forty years ago, in December 1966? Which records were we listening to and what television shows were launching careers?HOT 100 SINGLES:
The Monkees "I'm A Believer"
Lulu "To Sir With Love"
The Box Tops "The Letter"
? & The Mysterians "96 Tears"
Donovan "Sunshine Superman"
The Association "Cherish" & "Windy"
Sgt. Barry Sadler "The Ballad Of The Green Berets"
Bobby Gentry "Ode To Billie Joe"
Righteous Brothers "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration"
Four Tops "Reach Out (I'll Be There)"
Lovin' Spoonful "Summer In The City"
"Good Vibrations" The Beach Boys
"Good Lovin'" The Young Rascals
"When A Man Loves A Woman" by Percy Sledge
"Monday Monday" The Mamas & The Papas
HOT 200 ALBUMS:
The Beatles Rubber Soul
The Monkees debut album & More Of The Monkees
Soundtracks from Dr. Zhivago & The Sound Of Music
The Temptations' Greatest Hits
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass - Whipped Cream & Other Delights
Source: Billboard magazine music charts from 1966
TV:The Monkees made their TV debut in September 1966, and then topped the charts with "Last Train to Clarksville" and "I'm A Believer." Ed Sullivan showcased over 100 different artists. The Star Trek series debuted and
How the Grinch Stole Christmas made it's holiday debut too.
News Events:
The Beatles played their last concert tour date in San Francisco's Candlestick Park in August.
EDIT : Please see Correction to Christmas'66 post
Are you sure it wasn't Revolver & not Rubber Soul that was on the charts in late '66? If my memory serves me correctly the latter was released a year earlier.
ReplyDeleteCharlie, hey you're right! It was Revolver in 1966; not Rubber Soul. Thanks for catching that and keeping us honest and accurate.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a Safe and Happy New Year! - Mike