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The Top Ten Singles on C-Fun radio in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on this day are : 1. Conscience- James Darrenrn2. Follow That Dream EP - Elvis Presleyrn3. Lana - Roy Orbisonrn4. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance - Gene Pitneyrn5. Yessiree, Yessiree - Ray Whitleyrn6. Johnny Take Your Time - Bobby Curtolarn7 Good Luck Charm - Elvis Presleyrn8. The Actress - Roy Orbisonrn9. Shout, Shout [Knock Yourself Out] - Ernie Maresca10. Moon River - Jean Thomas

The movie The Blues Brothers, adapted from John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd's classic Saturday Night Live skit, premieres in Chicago, Illinois, USA. A love letter of sorts to Sixties R'n'B and soul, it will help re-establish the careers of its musical co-stars, including James Brown, Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin.

Samuel Smith is born. He will find success as jazz and R'n'B session drummer Samie 'Sticks' Evans, playing with Ornette Coleman, Ray Charles, James Brown and many others.

Samuel Smith is born in the USA. He will find success as jazz and R'n'B session drummer Samie 'Sticks' Evans, playing with Ornette Coleman, Ray Charles, James Brown and many others.

Brian Wilson, founder and leader of The Beach Boys, plays a solo concert at the Royal Festival Hall, London. UK. Attending Wilson's three nights of performances of Beach Boys classics plus the entire Pet Sounds album, are Eric Clapton, Roger Daltrey of The Who, Elvis Costello, Richard Ashcroft, James Dean Bradfield (Manic Street Preachers), Chemical Brothers, Ray Davies (The Kinks), Dave Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Karl Wallinger (World Party), Suprgrass, Teenage Fanclub, Paul Weller and Glenn Tilbrook.

The Top Ten Singles on C-Fun radio in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on this day are : 1. Conscience- James Darrenrn2. Follow That Dream EP - Elvis Presleyrn3. Lana - Roy Orbisonrn4. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance - Gene Pitneyrn5. Yessiree, Yessiree - Ray Whitleyrn6. Johnny Take Your Time - Bobby Curtolarn7 Good Luck Charm - Elvis Presleyrn8. The Actress - Roy Orbisonrn9. Shout, Shour [Knock Yourself Out] - Ernie Marescarn10. Moon River - Jean Thomas

Brian Wilson, founder and leader of the Beach Boys, plays a solo concert at the Royal Festival Hall, London. Attending Wilson's three nights of performances of Beach Boys classics plus the entire Pet Sounds album, are Eric Clapton, Roger Daltrey of The Who, Elvis Costello, Richard Ashcroft, James Dean Bradfield (Manic Street Preachers), Chemical Brothers, Ray Davies (The Kinks), Dave Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Karl Wallinger (World Party), Suprgrass, Teenage Fanclub, Paul Weller and Glenn Tilbrook.

Duane Eddy records Rebel Rouser (a new version) and The Iguana in RCA Victor Studio C, 6363 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. Session players include guitarists James Burton, Al Casey, Neil Levang and Bill Pitman, bassist Ray Pohlman, drummers Earl Palmer and Hal Blaine, pianist Larry Knechtel, and saxophonist Jim Horn.

Duane Eddy records Honky Tonk and Swingin' Shepherd Blues in RCA Victor Studio C, 6363 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. Session players include guitarists James Burton, Al Casey, Neil Levang and Bill Pitman, bassist Ray Pohlman, drummers Earl Palmer and Hal Blaine, pianist Larry Knechtel, and saxophonist Jim Horn.

Rick Nelson records I've Been Lookin', That's Why I Love You Like I Do and A Happy Guy at Western Recorders, 6000 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. The session is produced by Jimmie Haskell, with session players including guitarists James Burton and Glen Campbell, bassist Joe Osborn, drummer Richie Frost and pianist Ray Johnson.