Elvis Presley’s “Jailhouse Rock” was released by RCA Victor. It became his ninth U.S. No. 1 single, and the film performance is often considered an early rock video.

The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby” peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. The recording used a studio string section rather than instruments played by the group.

Jimi Hendrix moved from the United States to Britain with manager Chas Chandler’s guidance, building his following before the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival.

“Tears of a Clown” by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles was issued in America after topping the British chart. It later led both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B chart.

The Grateful Dead released their second live album, commonly known as Skull & Roses. The Gold record reached No. 25 on Billboard.

The Eagles released The Long Run, their sixth studio album. It topped Billboard’s album chart and reached No. 4 in Britain.

ZZ Top’s Eliminator was certified Platinum and eventually achieved Diamond status after selling more than ten million U.S. copies.

Boston released Third Stage, which debuted at No. 1 and produced the band’s only No. 1 single, “Amanda.”

Bobby McFerrin’s “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” reached No. 1 in America and later won Grammys for Record and Song of the Year.

Steve Martin hosted Saturday Night Live with Eric Clapton as musical guest; Clapton performed “Tore Down” and “Five Long Years.”