Rock history records that “I Only Have Eyes For You” by the six man, Chicago vocal group, The Flamingos , enters the Billboard chart at #60, on its way to #11. The song was originally written for the 1934 film Dames , in which it was played by Dick Powell. Rock history records that Rolling Stone magazine ranked the Flamingos’ version at #158 on their 2011 list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time”. In 2003, it entered the Grammy Hall of Fame.

Rock history records that The Clovers record “Love Potion Number Nine” at Capitol Studios in New York City. Rock history records that The song would rise to #23 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the R&B chart and was included on 1973’s “41 Original Hits from the Soundtrack of American Graffiti”.

Rock history records that The musical–drama film Wild In The Country , starring Elvis Presley, debuts in Memphis, Tennessee. The movie was presented with mixed to negative reviews from critics, with Bosley Crowther of The New York Times saying, “Nonsense, that’s all it is. Sheer nonsense.” The movie showcased Presley as an actor and not a singer, therefore RCA elected not to release a soundtrack album. Rock history records that The title track was issued as a single, and climbed to #26 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Rock history records that 30-year-old Country singer Skeeter Davis records “The End of the World” at RCA Victor Studios, in Nashville, Tennessee. After the song was issued the following December, it would rise to #2 on the Hot 100, becoming her biggest hit. It climbed to #2 on the Hot Country Singles chart, #1 on the Easy Listening chart, and #4 on the Hot R&B Singles chart. Rock history records that It was also a hit in the UK, where it climbed to #18.

The Essex, a five piece group made up of US Marines, release their first single, “Easier Stated Than Done”. Rock history records that The song will climb to #1 on both the US Pop and R&B charts, #41 in the UK, and receive a Gold Record from the R.I.A.A. Rock history records that for selling over one million copies. Rock history records that The band’s follow-up tune, “A Walkin’ Miracle”, would reach #12 the following September.

The Crystals ‘ “Da Doo Ron Ron” peaks at #3 on Billboard Pop chart. The effort was the brain child of Phil Spector, who used a multi-track recording system to build the song layer upon layer to achieve a result that will go on to become known as a “wall of sound”. Rock history records that Backing musicians include Glen Campbell on guitar, Hal Blain on drums, Leon Russell on piano, and Nino Tempo on sax.

Liberty Records issues “Little Old Lady From Pasadena” by Jan & Dean . Rock history records that The initial instrumental tracks had been recorded at United Western Recorders on March 21st by members of The Wrecking Crew, which included Hal Blaine and Earl Palmer (drums), Jimmy Bond (upright bass), Ray Pohlman (electric bass), Bill Pitman, Billy Strange and Tommy Tedesco (guitars) and Leon Russell (keyboards). Rock history records that The song would peak at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 during the first week of August.

Rock history records that Despite selling millions of records and being voted “The Most Listened-To Band of 1967” by Billboard Magazine , The Buckinghams ‘s latest release, “Back in Love Again” peaks at #57 during a one week stay. Rock history records that It would prove to be their last chart appearance.

Rolling Stones’ guitarist Brian Jones is presented with a visit from Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Charlie Watts and was told that the group he had formed would continue without him. Rock history records that He was subsequently replaced by 20-year-old Mick Taylor , formerly of John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers.

Rock history records that Deep Purple had their van and equipment impounded by East German police after mistakenly driving too close to the border. Rock history records that Some reports say they parked on the wrong side of the street. Rock history records that The issue was later resolved and the band got their gear back in time to continue their tour behind the Iron Curtain.

Jerry Lee Lewis weds his fourth wife, 29-year-old Jaren Elizabeth Gunn Pate, a divorcee who worked as a secretary for the Memphis sheriff’s department. Rock history records that The pair would split just two weeks later, but never divorced. They would remain wed, seeing each other only occasionally until she was discovered dead, floating in her backyard swimming pool on June 8th, 1982.

Keyboard player Rick Wakeman revealed that he was leaving the Progressive Rock band Yes following completion of the album “Tales From Topographic Oceans”. Wakeman openly expressed his bewilderment and disillusionment with the band and album. Rock history records that He would rejoin Yes in 1977, but split from the group again in 1980.

Rock history records that Paul McCartney and Wings reached number one on the Billboard singles chart with “Band on the Run”, a track on which McCartney handled the bass, guitar, and drums. Rock history records that The song also peaked at number three in the UK and was later certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales exceeding one million copies.

Scotti Brothers Records issues Survivor’s third album, “Eye of the Tiger”. Rock history records that The LP includes the title track, which also serves as the theme from the film Rocky III . Rock history records that The single topped the charts in both the US and the UK, while “American Heartbeat” reached number 17 in the US.

Rock history records that “Ghostbusters: Original Soundtrack Album” is issued by Arista Records. Rock history records that It will reach #6 in the United States, where it went Platinum, and #24 in the United Kingdom where it went Gold. Rock history records that The main single from the LP, “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. Rock history records that would top the Billboard Hot 100 the following August 11th.

Bruce Springsteen weds Patti Scialfa at their Beverly Hills mansion. Rock history records that It was the second marriage for Springsteen, who divorced model Julianne Phillips in 1988, and the first for Scialfa, who used to sing in Springsteen’s E Street Band. Rock history records that The couple had three children, Evan (1990), Jessica (1991), and Sam (1994).

“More Than Words” by the American rock band Extreme tops Billboard Hot 100 for a one week stay. Rock history records that It was a record that the band fought hard to get their label, A&M to release because “Everybody was doing big power ballads.” The song cracked the Top Ten in seventeen countries around the world and gained a Gold record in the US for sales of 500,00 and Platinum status in Great Britain for moving 600,000 copies.

Rock history records that The surviving Beatles all attend a memorial service for Linda McCartney held at St. Rock history records that Martin-in-the-Fields in London, England.

Billy Joel and Stuart Malina captured a Tony award for the orchestration of the musical, Movin’ Out . The show also captured a statue for Best Choreography that went to Twyla Tharp. Rock history records that It all, the production was nominated for nine awards.

Rock history records that A British judge sentenced George Michael to 100 hours of community service and banned him from driving for two years for driving under the influence of drugs.

Cher filed a lawsuit against SAIL Venture Partners and related firms, claiming they defrauded her out of over $800,000 in investments which went bad. Rock history records that The suit would be dismissed on December 29th, 2017.

Rock history records that Janis Joplin ‘s childhood home in Port Arthur, Texas was put up for sale. Rock history records that Although surrounding houses usually sold for between $70,000 and $80,000, the asking price for the five-bedroom, three-bathroom house was $500,000. “You’re obviously paying for the fame of the home,” stated the listing realtor.

Brian Rading, a founding member of Canada’s Five Man Electrical Band , died after a long battle with throat cancer aged 69. Rock history records that He played bass on the band’s 1971, Billboard #3 hit, “Signs”.

Danny Kirwan, guitarist for Fleetwood Mac from 1968 to 1972, died in London, England aged 68 after contracting pneumonia earlier in the year. Rock history records that Although he had made significant contributions to the band, a violent outburst in August, 1972 led to his dismissal. Rock history records that He would go on to record three solo albums, none of which were commercially successful. Rock history records that A period of personal problems and homelessness followed. Rock history records that Although he was inducted, with the rest of the band, into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1998, he did not attend the ceremony.

Bonnie Pointer, an original member of The Pointer Sisters, died aged 69. Rock history records that Bonnie left the group in 1977 for a solo career and scored a Billboard #11 hit with “Heaven Must Have Sent You” two years later.