September 27, 1964 –
The Beach Boys appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show for the first time on this date.
They also performed the song Wendy that evening. The song was released as a double A-side single in May 1964 with Don’t Worry Baby. It is considered one of the best ever single releases along with Penny Lane/Strawberry Fields Forever by The Beatles and Don’t Be Cruel/Hound Dog by Elvis Presley.
