1964’s Biggest Artists and SongsThe Swingle Singers (1963 Best New Artist Grammy Winner for Bach’s Greatest Hits – Best Performance by a Chorus). Although you may have never heard of them, an ensemble still makes music. (website)Barbra Streisand (1963 Grammy for Album of the Year & Best Female Vocal Performance)The singer, actress, writer, film producer,… Read More
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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 Turnin’ – Bobby Lewis 4. I Want To Hold Your Hand – The Beatles 5. I’m A Believer… Read More
Top 100 Oldies 1964-ish through 1968-ish1. Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond2. Respect – Aretha Franklin3. I’m a Believer – The Monkees4. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell5. I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honeybunch) – Four Tops6. Hang On Sloopy – The McCoys7. My Girl – Temptations8. Ain’t Too Proud… Read More
The Number One Hits Of 1964:December 7, 1963 – January 3, 1964:The Singing Nun – DominiqueJanuary 4, 1964 – January 31, 1964:Bobby Vinton – There! I’ve Said It AgainFebruary 1, 1964 – March 20, 1964:The Beatles – I Want to Hold Your HandMarch 21, 1964 – April 3, 1964:The Beatles – She Loves YouApril 4,… Read More
1964 Fun Facts, Trivia and HistoryQuick Facts from 1964World Changing Event: The Civil Rights Act was signed by President Lyndon Johnson, outlawing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.The Top Song was I Want To Hold Your Hand by The BeatlesThe Movies to Watch include Mary Poppins, My Fair Lady, and Goldfinger.The Most Famous Person in America… Read More
1964 Top 100 Music Hits Chart1. Twist and Shout – Beatles2. Under The Boardwalk – The Drifters3. I Saw Her Standing There – Beatles4. I’m Into Something Good – Herman’s Hermits5. Viva Las Vegas – Elvis Presley6. I Get Around – Beach Boys7. Pink Panther Theme – Henry Mancini8. My Guy – Mary Wells9. Fun,… Read More
Pulling the race card (or How I got to meet Princess Grace)Princess Grace, Grace Patricia Kelly, was an American film actress who became Princess of Monaco by marrying Prince Rainier III in April 1956.While making a med cruise on board the USS Piper back in 1964, we received permission to pull into the port of… Read More
What Happened In 1964?64 Trivia Questions and Answers for 1964 History(answers)1. What was the highest-grossing film of 1964?2. On December 19, 2018, a sequel to Mary Poppins was released. What was it called, OR who played Mary Poppins in the sequel?3. In 1964, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?4. What was… Read More
1964 Grammy Award WinnersWinners Announced: May 12, 1964Held at: Chicago, Los Angeles and New YorkHost: Dean MartinEligibility Year: December 1, 1962 – November 30, 1963Musical Highlights and AchievementsBarbra’s Big Night: Barbra Streisand dazzled the Grammys with her debut album, taking home two awards, including Album of the Year for The Barbra Streisand Album.“Days of Wine… Read More
1964 Oscars 36th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: April 13, 1964Held at: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, CaliforniaHost: Jack LemmonEligibility Year: 1963Cinematic Highlights and AchievementsTom Jones Galore: The British comedy Tom Jones snagged four Oscars, including Best Picture, and was nominated in six other categories.First Best Actress Win for a Child Actor: At age 16, Patty… Read More
Abraham Lincoln’s letter to Lydia Bixby, who lost 5 sons in the Civil WarNovember 21, 1864Dear Madam,—I have been shown in the files of the War Department a statement of the Adjutant General of Massachusetts, that you are the mother of five sons who have died gloriously on the field of battle.I feel how weak… Read More