November 26, 1965 –After cleaning a church in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, where they had Thanksgiving dinner the day before, Arlo Guthrie and a friend clean up the place, but toss the trash down a hill when they can’t find an open dump. They are arrested, fined $25 each, and forced to pick up the garbage. WhenContinue reading “In honor of Arlo Guthrie”
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Come Together/ Something topped the charts
November 29, 1969 –The Beatles‘ double A sided single Come Together/ Something, (their twenty-sixth release in the United States,) went to # 1 on the Billboard charts, on this date. Come Together / Something became the group’s 18th US No. 1. John Lennon was inspired by Timothy Leary’s campaign for governor of California titled “ComeContinue reading “Come Together/ Something topped the charts”
Robin flew to the top of the charts
November 29, 1975 –Silver Convention’s single Fly, Robin, Fly hits #1 on the Billboard Charts for the first of three weeks. The disco tune has very few lyrics because the German group can’t speak English. This was the first #1 US hit with a species of bird in the title. Rockin’ Robin – both theContinue reading “Robin flew to the top of the charts”
Let is Bleed went on sale
November 28, 1969 –The Rolling Stones released their eighth British album Let It Bleed on this date. It is the follow-up to 1968’s Beggars Banquet and the last album by the band to feature Brian Jones as well as the first to feature Mick Taylor.
Open All Night premiered (but you didn’t see it.)
November 28, 1981 –The short-lived series (only 12 episodes were shot), Open All Night, starring George Dzundza, Susan Tyrrell, Sam Whipple, Bubba Smith, Jay Tarses, and Bever-Leigh Banfield first aired on ABC-TV on this date. The US TV version of the show was somewhat based on the hugely successful British sitcom, Open All Hours whichContinue reading “Open All Night premiered (but you didn’t see it.)”
It was an NFL fairy tale moment
November 28, 1985 –Ahmad Rashad proposed to Phylicia Ayers-Allen on live TV during NBC’s halftime coverage of the Detroit Lions-New York Jets football game, on this date. Ayers-Allen, was in New York for NBC’s coverage of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, was rushed to network’s New York studio and looked at Rashad over a videoContinue reading “It was an NFL fairy tale moment”
It’s their centennial celebration
November 27, 1924 –Macy’s sponsored its first Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade (called Macy’s Christmas Parade) in New York City on this date. The three-hour parade is held annually and is the second-oldest Thanksgiving parade along with Detroit’s “America’s Thanksgiving Parade,” which began on the same day. Three floats (pulled by horses), four bands and zoo animalsContinue reading “It’s their centennial celebration”
The Beatles’ whimsy on full display
November 27, 1967 –Magical Mystery Tour was released in the United States as an album on this date, following its initial release as a double EP in the UK earlier that year. The album featured songs from the Beatles‘ television film of the same name, along with several non-album singles, including Penny Lane, Strawberry FieldsContinue reading “The Beatles’ whimsy on full display”
All Things Must Pass went on sale
November 27, 1970 –George Harrison released All Things Must Pass, his first solo album after the breakup of The Beatles, on this date. The three-album set marked a significant artistic departure from the sound of the Beatles, reflecting Harrison’s deep spirituality and personal experiences. The album featured notable tracks like My Sweet Lord, which becameContinue reading “All Things Must Pass went on sale”
Riff Raffy Daffy premiered
November 27, 1948 – You are aware of course, that you are violating the sanctity of an American home! If you haven’t got a warrant sir, get out, before I call the cop! Another (less familiar) Daffy and Porky pairing, Riff Raffy Daffy, opened on this date.
The Haus of Dcaligari 