1966’s Biggest Artists and Songs Tom Jones (1965’s Best New Artist Grammy Winner) Tom was the first guy ladies threw hotel keys and underwear to while he was singing on stage. Frank Sinatra (1965 Grammy for Album of the Year) Frank Sinatra’s September of My Years Album was reflective of Frank’s age (he was now… Read More
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Top 100 Oldies 1964-ish through 1968-ish 1. Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond 2. Respect – Aretha Franklin 3. I’m a Believer – The Monkees 4. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell 5. I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honeybunch) – Four Tops 6. Hang On Sloopy – The McCoys 7.… Read More
Top 25 Songs of the 1960s The Twist by Chubby Checker is in a class by itself 1. Hey Jude – The Beatles 2. The Theme From ” A Summer Place” – Percy Faith 3. Tossin’ and Tunin’ – Bobby Lewis 4. I Want To Hold Your Hand – The Beatles 5. I’m A Believer… Read More
Tigers in Vietnam I was in Vietnam for only a year during the war and riding a river patrol boat, never saw a real tiger, but I did pick up tiger stories from some of the marine units we worked with. The NVA and Viet Cong were bad enough, but these poor jarheads also had… Read More
The Number One Hits Of 1966: January 1, 1966 – January 7, 1966: Simon & Garfunkel – The Sound Of Silence January 8, 1966 – February 4, 1966: The Beatles – We Can Work It Out February 5, 1966 – February 18, 1966: Petula Clark – My Love February 19, 1966 – February 25, 1966:… Read More
1966 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1966: World Changing Event: Mao Zedong launched the Cultural Revolution The Top Song was I’m A Believer by The Monkees The Movies to Watch include Alfie, The Sand Pebbles, The Professionals and Fantastic Voyage The Most Famous Person in America was probably Walt Disney Notable books include: In Cold Blood by Truman Capote… Read More
1966 Popular Music Chart 1. Summer Wind – Frank Sinatra 2. I’m A Believer – The Monkees 3. When A Man Loves A Woman – Percy Sledge 4. Wild Thing – The Troggs 5. Mustang Sally – Wilson Pickett 6. This Old Heart Of Mine – Isley Brothers 7. Devil With The Blue Dress –… Read More
1966 Oscars 38th Academy Awards Winners Announced: April 18, 1966 Held at: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California Host: Bob Hope Eligibility Year: 1965 The Sound of Music Opening Scene from The Sound of MusicWatch this video on YouTube The two most nominated films were The Sound of Music and Doctor Zhivago, each with… Read More
1966 Grammy Award Winners Winners Announced: March 15, 1966 Televised “Best on Record” May 16, 1966 Held at: Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville and New York Eligibility Year: December 1, 1964 – November 1, 1965 1966 Grammy Winners Record of the Year: A Taste of Honey – Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass Album of the… Read More
