Posts Tagged ‘Playlist’
A 1967 Hit for Your Fall Garden Playlist: Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie by Jay & The Techniques
“If you’re looking for something catchy and sweet for your fall playlist in the garden, consider adding Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie.” September 24, 1967 On this day, the song Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie by Jay & The Techniques reached number 8 on the Top 40 music charts. The lyrics are a throwback to a childhood expression,…
Read MoreA Beatles Song for Your Garden Playlist: Ringo Starr’s Octopus’s Garden
“Ringo arrived at Abbey Road to discover his drum kid surrounded with flowers spelling out “Welcome Back, Ringo.”” September 3, 1968 On this day, drummer Ringo Starr rejoined the Beatles. Ringo had quit the band two weeks earlier. The Beatles had managed to keep the news away from the press and the public. Ringo…
Read MoreA 1967 Pop Hit for Your Garden Playlist
“If you’re going to San Francisco be sure to wear some flowers in your hair.” August 9, 1967 Today, in 1967, the song San Francisco, performed by Scott McKenzie, started a four-week run at number one on the UK singles chart. San Francisco became the unofficial anthem of the counter-culture movement of the 60s. San…
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