The Beach Boys signed to Capitol Records in the US, their first hit was in September this year with ‘Surfin’ Safari.’ Written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, The Beach Boys first recorded the song at World Pacific Studios on February 8, 1962 in what was the band’s second ever recording session.
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On June 11th 1966, The Rolling Stones started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Paint It, Black’, the group’s third US No.1 single. Also a No.1 in the UK, it was the first No.1 single to feature a sitar on the recording. It is a raga rock song with Indian, Middle Eastern and Eastern European influences and lyrics about grief and loss.
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The Pretenders share new single “Let The Sun Come In”
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