"Sunny" rules the roost this week on our Super Chart ... something it never accomplished in Billboard Magazine (where it peaked at #2) ... but something duly noted for its appearance at the top of both the Cash Box and the Record World Top 100 Pop Singles Chart.
"You Can't Hurry Love" is up 17 places to #6 and seems poised to be our next #1 Hit ...
But "Yellow Submarine" jumps 31 spots to #8 ... so it may be tougher battle than it looks!
Billy Stewart's up eight notches to reach The Top Ten with his creative interpretation of "Summertime" ...
While both The Beach Boys and The Hollies climb ten spots to hit #12 and #17 respectively.
"Turn Down Day" by The Cyrkle continues to climb ... this week, it's at #34, up 18 spots from the week before ...
While The Association have this week's top debut, all the way down at #73. It's a much softer sound for them that really shows off the group's harmonies. It's a little song called "Cherish" ... and it will go on to become a '60's classic.
A FEW NEW COMMENTS:
Some GREAT shots of The Guess Who with Don Felder appearing at The Greek Theater in LA … https://tinyurl.com/yvxm9rbe
Meanwhile, at one of their Canadian shows, their warm-up band Chilliwack had to bow out due to a sick band member.
Chilliwack didn’t make much of an impression here in The States … three Top 40 Hits, the biggest being “My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone),” #19 in 1981.
Back home in Canada, they enjoyed a far more successful career, scoring NINE Top 40 records (three under their previous name, The Collectors). “My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone)” was their biggest hit north of the border as well, peaking at #3.
I've listened to some of their stuff and they deserved a better showing here in the US ... some pretty catch stuff. (kk)
SO much happening here tying into The Monkees’ 60th Anniversary …
We told you about the convention …
We told you about the new Comic Book book …
We told you about the Season One book and DVD …
And now comes word that the entire series will be streaming FREE on Tubi!
Every Episode, Streaming Free on Tubi! Good news for anyone who wants to relive the madness from the beginning: every episode of The Monkees is now streaming free on Tubi! Whether you're a longtime fan revisiting old favorites, or introducing a new generation to Micky, Davy, Michael, and Peter, now's the perfect time to binge the whole series! |
Loved Chuck Buell's Radio Day comments. YES, those 1960s/70s radio days were the best. I liked his memory thing, too, as I can’t remember what I meant to say about the above. Haha
Clark Besch
Last week there was a flurry of rumors going around about Mitch Weissman, the guy who played Paul McCartney in the original Broadway production of “Beatlemania.” Seems he was hit and run down by a drunk driver and very quickly a series of (false) reports circulated about his death. (Much like the REAL Paul McCartney, rumors of his death were greatly exaggerated.)
But apparently not SO greatly exaggerated, as Shelley files this report from Mitch’s wife, whose husband is still in the ICU in serious condition …
This comes from his wife and was posted by his sister-in-law …
I know that there are many rumors, most incorrect, going around about Mitch. I hope this will help clarify things for everyone.
On Friday, July 9th, Mitch was walking to work on the sidewalk and was hit from behind by a drunk driver. He sustained multiple life-threatening injuries including a broken neck, back, pelvis, arm, elbow, leg and seven ribs. Both lungs were punctured, and he is covered from his face down in 3rd degree burns from being dragged under the car. He has undergone five surgeries to date, and he remains in critical condition in the ICU in Seattle, where he was flown immediately following the accident. His condition fluctuates from day to day. As of today (August 20th), we have no idea what future surgeries, treatments or rehabilitation he will need. Basically, we are taking it one day at a time and are praying that he regains consciousness and can begin an active recovery as soon as possible. We appreciate your prayers, and ask that you continue to keep Mitch in your thoughts.
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"BOBBY DARIN IN RODGERS & HART TODAY (ABC STAGE 67)"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvXwDIALKy4
FRANK B.
Roger McGuinn (who used to play guitar for Bobby Darin way back when) has announced a very short, mini-tour for September and October. He talked with our FH buddy Harvey Kubernik for this interview currently running in Music Connection …
https://www.musicconnection.com/byrds-man-roger-mcguinns-2026-tour/
