Bob Dylan records All Along the Watchtower in Nashville
Bob Dylan recorded All Along the Watchtower at Columbia Studio A in Nashville on November 6, 1967, for his album John Wesley Harding, per Wikipedia.
Charlie McCoy played bass and Kenneth Buttrey played drums, and the clip below is the official audio.
1968 in 1960s music: the full year guide
The Monkees' film Head premieres in New York City
The Monkees film Head had its New York City premiere on November 6, 1968, per the AFI Catalog.
Bob Rafelson directed it and Jack Nicholson co-wrote it, it did poorly at the box office, and the clip below is Porpoise Song, the film's theme.
1967 in 1960s music: the full year guide
Bob Dylan records All Along the Watchtower in Nashville
Bob Dylan recorded All Along the Watchtower at Columbia Studio A in Nashville on November 6, 1967, for his album John Wesley Harding, per Wikipedia.
Charlie McCoy played bass and Kenneth Buttrey played drums, and the clip below is the official audio.
1966 in 1960s music: the full year guide
Guitarist Paul Gilbert is born in Carbondale, Illinois
Paul Gilbert was born in Carbondale, Illinois on November 6, 1966, per Wikipedia.
He went on to play in Racer X and co-found Mr. Big, and the clip below is the Mr. Big song To Be With You.
1965 in 1960s music: the full year guide
The Rolling Stones hit No. 1 with Get Off of My Cloud
The Rolling Stones topped the Billboard Hot 100 on the chart dated November 6, 1965, with Get Off of My Cloud, for two weeks, per Wikipedia.
It followed (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction as their second American No. 1, and the clip below is the single.
Jazz pianist Clarence Williams dies in Queens
Clarence Williams, the pianist, songwriter and producer born in Plaquemine, Louisiana, died in Queens, New York on November 6, 1965, per Wikipedia.
He led Clarence Williams' Blue Five, and the clip below is the band playing Mean Blues.
1964 in 1960s music: the full year guide
The Beatles play two shows at the Gaumont in Southampton
The Beatles played two shows at the Gaumont Cinema in Southampton on November 6, 1964, at 6.15pm and 8.40pm, with Mary Wells on the bill, per the Beatles Bible.
It was the 23rd date of their autumn British tour and their third and final Southampton concert, and the clip below is the title song of their 1964 film A Hard Day's Night.
1963 in 1960s music: the full year guide
Christian Death founder Rozz Williams is born
Rozz Williams, who founded Christian Death, was born on November 6, 1963, per Rolling Stone.
He was 16 when Christian Death recorded its debut album Only Theatre of Pain, and the clip below is its opening track, Cavity - First Communion.
1962 in 1960s music: the full year guide
The Beatles play the Star-Club in Hamburg
The Beatles played the Star-Club in Hamburg on November 6, 1962, the sixth show of a 14-night second residency that ran from November 1 to 14, per the Paul McCartney Project.
Love Me Do had come out a month earlier, and the clip below is that single.
1961 in 1960s music: the full year guide
Jimmy Dean hits No. 1 with Big Bad John
Jimmy Dean topped the Billboard Hot 100 on the chart dated November 6, 1961, with Big Bad John, for five weeks, per the list of 1961 Hot 100 number ones.
It was his only Hot 100 No. 1 and earned him a Grammy for best country and western recording, and the clip below is the single.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in 1960s music on November 6?
November 6 saw 9 verified music events across eight years, including Bob Dylan recording All Along the Watchtower in 1967, the Rolling Stones' Get Off of My Cloud topping the Hot 100 in 1965, and Jimmy Dean's Big Bad John reaching No. 1 in 1961.
When did Bob Dylan record All Along the Watchtower?
Bob Dylan recorded All Along the Watchtower at Columbia Studio A in Nashville on November 6, 1967, for his album John Wesley Harding. Charlie McCoy played bass and Kenneth Buttrey played drums.
When did Get Off of My Cloud hit No. 1?
Get Off of My Cloud topped the Billboard Hot 100 on the chart dated November 6, 1965, for two weeks. It followed (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction as the Rolling Stones' second American No. 1.
When did Big Bad John reach No. 1?
Jimmy Dean's Big Bad John topped the Billboard Hot 100 on the chart dated November 6, 1961, and stayed there for five weeks. It was his only Hot 100 No. 1.
Where were the Beatles on November 6, 1964?
The Beatles played two shows at the Gaumont Cinema in Southampton on November 6, 1964, at 6.15pm and 8.40pm. It was the 23rd date of their autumn British tour.
Where were the Beatles on November 6, 1962?
The Beatles played the Star-Club in Hamburg on November 6, 1962, the sixth show of a 14-night second residency that ran from November 1 to 14.