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
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The Number One Hits Of 1965:Sidenote: The best-selling song of 1965 was Wooly Bully by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs, which peaked at number two on June 5, 1965.December 26, 1964 – January 22, 1965:The Beatles – I Feel FineJanuary 23, 1965 – February 5, 1965:Petula Clark – DowntownFebruary 6, 1965 – February 19, 1965:Righteous Brothers – You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’February 20,… Read More
1965 Trivia, History and Fun FactsQuick Facts from 1965World-Changing Event: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led a civil rights march in Alabama from Selma to Montgomery.America Changing Event: Race Riots broke out in Watts, California, leaving large parts of the city burned and looted and 34 people dead.The Top Song was (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction by… Read More
1965 Top 100 Music Hits Chart1. Unchained Melody – Righteous Brothers2. My Girl – Temptations3. I Can’t Help Myself – Four Tops4. I Got You Babe – Sonny and Cher5. You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ – The Righteous Brothers6. Hang on Sloopy – McCoys7. I Got You (I Feel Good) – James Brown8. Stop! In… Read More
1965 Pop Culture Trivia Quiz65 Trivia Questions and Answers for 1965 History(answers)1. A television architect named Wilbur Post, played by Alan Young, owned a horse. What was that horse’s name?2. In 1965, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?3. 1965 Catchphrase: Who said “Danger, Will Robinson”? 4. What was the highest-grossing film… Read More
Sea Store CigarettesIt’s no secret to us old salts that our survival kits usually included a pack of Lucky Strike or Camel cigarettes. Sometimes the packs were so old, the paper would have turned a dark yellow.In 1965, first during the U.S. Army’s Basic Training Course & later in Pre-Airborne Infantry Training, while being allowed… Read More
1965 Grammy Award WinnersWinners Announced: April 13, 1965Televised: May 18, 1965Held at: Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly HillsHost/Emcee: Steve AllenEligibility Year: December 1, 1963 – November 30, 1964Grammy Highlights and AchievementsBeatles Invasion: The Beatles won their first Grammy for Best New Artist, officially marking the British Invasion in the American music scene.Jazz Legend Takes the Stage:… Read More
1965 Oscars 37th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: April 5, 1965Held at: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, CaliforniaHost: Bob HopeEligibility Year: 1964Cinematic Highlights and AchievementsMy Fair Lady Triumphs: The film adaptation of the Broadway musical was the star of the night, winning eight Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for George Cukor.Rex Harrison’s Iconic Role:… Read More
1965’s Biggest Artists and SongsThe Beatles (Best New Artist Grammy Winner)The Beatles were undoubtedly the “best” Grammy Best New Artists of any year.Stan Getz and & João Gilberto (Grammy for Album of the Year)Girl From Ipanema – Gilberto Astrud & Stan Getz (Grammy for Record of the Year)New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: Moody… Read More