Tag: The Ed Sullivan Show

Red-letter day: February 9, 1964

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The Beatles’ US debut on The Ed Sullivan Show

On February 9, 1964, The Beatles made their U.S. debut on the Ed Sullivan TV show – and popular music hasn’t been the same since!

My parents, brother, and I were attending a dance performance – was it the Tamburitzans from Duquesne University? 🤔 Who knows? 🤷 All I was thinking about was getting home in time to see The Beatles. I overheard someone else mention The Beatles as we left the hall. I remember the buzz and excitement in anticipation of the event.

Even today, hearing the opening chords of I Wanna Hold Your Hand fills me with happiness. 🥰

What are your favorite Beatles memories?

#MusicMonday – Dancing in the Streets – Martha and the Vandellas

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Today’s #MusicMonday video is Martha and the Vandellas’ classic Dancing in the Streets, as performed on The Ed Sullivan Show on December 5, 1965. Crisp video, color (was this colorized from B & W?), and I love the yelllow gowns that Martha and the Vandellas wore.

Martha and the Vandellas perform Dancing in the Streets on The Ed Sullivan Show

Berry Gordy sidelined stronger singers like Martha Reeves and Gladys Knight to promote baby mama Diana Ross. ðŸ˜