The important thing is that you are making these videos and not just repeating the same old shite that people regurgitate on the net. I’ve got originals of 99% of the records you feature, but luckily I got them 25 years ago. That said, I usually find at least one record from your videos that I have to track down. And for that, I owe you a pint next time I’m in the UK.

The film clips of this year continue to blow my mind. 1966: I was sixteen and your recaps of all of these British Singles warms this old man's heart. Thx YP.

I love the snippets of radio airplay you have interspersed within this video! What an innovative period in pop music history!

Sunshine Superman great song. Thanks for the insights into those times.

“The Troggs are unprogressive”!!! That’s a compliment if I ever heard one! The Troggs are the Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Two of the sixties. Both artists broke everything down to the bare basics! Almost genius! Unprogressive is now my new favorite word!!! Excellent job Yesterday!!! Cheers!!

“The Troggs" are my home town band & were great live, raw & sometimes dirty, but always playing to the crowd. The B side of their hit "Wild Thing" is a superb track called "From Home" with some great guitar from Chris Britton. "With A Girl Like You" is probably my favourite single release. I am 73 & still spin some of these vinyl 45's at Festivals in the U.K.

I especially enjoyed the focus on Beach Boys covers. I haven't heard many of those yet! I also found your report on Chris Curtis interesting, especially in relation to Deep Purple. Also new to me! Yes, for many bands it was not easy to continue their successes later that year. The footage of the Pretty Things is from a concert in the village of Blokker in the Netherlands on 19 April 1965. KZfaq has a more than 10-minute video of that concert. The audience went completely wild! Thanks again Yesterday's Papers! EJ

Another addictive chapter. Donovan's troubles with Pye is another indictment of the record biz Here in the States, Sunshine Superman came out in the summer, so I was deprived of minths of listening pleasure, and Donovan' reputation in the music press, not that there was much music press in the US in '66, took a hit. Pet Sounds was/is superb, but it came out here in May '66. My favorite song (ties with Donovan) that was mentioned was the Spoonful's Summer in the City. A jackhammer featured as an instrument?! A lot of the records featured did not cross the ocean. so I was happy to hear them - and if July was a bad, we've suffered endless bad years in the decades following.

There were so many incredible English acts and songs that Americans including myself have never even heard of or never charted here, These video clips are like unearthing a plethora of enjoyable entertaining sounds that we were simply just never exposed to, not even on any Oldies radio programs. Here in America we thought the British invasion was only a handfull of artists, These videos show, we only scratched the surface, it also provides a wider spectrum as to what swinging London was really like.

I so look forward to these. The trade clippings, video, audio and voiceover flow beautifully. Might even learn something.

I didn’t know that the song Aggravation was written by Joe South. He was such a prolific songwriter that transcended over different genres. I don’t know how many people knew that he wrote Hush that Deep Purple covered. Jon Lord and his Hammond took that to another level. It is said that he heard the version done by Billy Joe Royal and thought if they can give it a new arrangement, it could work for them… And boy did it!

I was 9 in 1966, what a time to grow up, music, fashion, thanks for all these, remember them all like yesterday,

It never fails to bring a smile on my face to see a new YP video posted, and this is no exception. Perhaps, as you say, July was not the most excellent month for new singles among the months of an awesome year, but, as your vid shows, it has its gems and interesting songs. Perhaps, as you say, the British covers of "Pet Sounds"-era Brian Wilson songs fail to "hold a candle" to the Beach Boys originals, but to these old American ears, which had not heard them before, they are certainly tuneful and intriguing. Thank you also for highlighting Zoot Money's career prior to the short-lived Dantalion's "Madman Running Through The Fields" Chariot and his time in the later iteration of The Animals, replacing Dave Rowberry in that band (who had earlier replaced Alan Price) and bringing with him Andy Summers through all these bands. And learning about the brilliant and troubled Chris Curtis, obviously a precocious and eccentric genius in the Syd Barrett/Brian Jones mold, including his role in the formation of the early Deep Purple, was a revelation. Thank you finally for featuring Mike D'Abo. I prefer Manfred Mann's cover of Dylan's "The Might Quinn the Eskimo" to the original, and that is largely due to D'Abo. D'Abo also penned the classic "Handbags and Gladrags" about a girl running through her family's sparse savings in a desperate bid to stay hip and fashionable, and played piano on Rod Stewart's beautiful version of that song. D'Abo also of course originated the role of Herod for the original recording of "Jesus Chtist Superstar," performing the show-stopping comedic classic "Herod's Song" ("So you are the Christ/The great Jesus Christ!..."). Your vids always promise a welcome break from the anxiety and stress of daily life, and this video is another standout. Thank you yet again.

I’d agree that wasn’t a great slate of songs but the quality of these videos remains top notch.

The best gem of this episode is learning MC5 did a cover of a Troggs song. Both of these bands knew that back to basics was the right thing all along.

An absolute pleasure as always. A girl like you is fantastic. And Sunshine Superman was psychedelia fully real sided while most stars were still asking what the fuss was about with LSD.

Un grand MERCI pour ces vidéos! Quel travail, tant iconographique que musical! BRAVO!

Thank you very much! I grew up and was living in Germany at that time. Many of these songs made it over to Germany, and I remember them fondly. Unfortunately after moving to California in 1970 I never heard some of these songs again, they’re unknown here. It’s nice to hear these songs now! Thanks also for the video clips! I visited London in 1970, and these clips remind me of that great visit! Well done!

I recently got to speak to Mike D’Abo’s daughter Olivia. Told me some interesting stories. She said Klaus Voorman was like another uncle to her said that in her childhood, she would just have Rod Stewart or Bill Wyman, or Ringo at her house like they were just normal every day people

Absolutely good work here! You went deep with pictures too.... I like the cover of Here Now and I didn't even realize they were released. Lesson learned👍

How can you say not as good? All of your videos are great. The Troggs and Manfred Mann are two of the most underappreciated British bands from the 60s. As for Brian Wilson, this shows the Brits recognize a true artist and genius. The late 60s Beach Boys albums have acquired cult status on both sides of the Atlantic. The music of the Troggs has been used in US TV commercials in recent years. Chris Britton the bassist is the only original member of the Troggs left. They might as well be called a tribute band.

Thank you for another excellent deep.dive ! Always look forward to these . I have a soft spot for Peanut 's version of 'Waiting for the day' (a fun early Mark Wirtz production)

I'm glad you cover many singles that weren't hits or didn't even make the charts. Most of the fans of this channel know all the hits, I would assume, and they are covered many places, so these are quite welcome, especially since the artists are interesting.

I was definitely born too late. I love this era. Thanks again

Always happy to see a shout out for MC5, one of the most under-rated bands of the era. And, of course, Pet Sounds is one of the top 10 albums ever released. I'd never heard these covers and, frankly, am glad. But good on you for digging them up. Who knew there were so many?

This series of British singles released in the 1960s is simply wonderful. I have a lot in my CD collection, compilations with many of these rare and difficult singles, but even so, here I discovered wonderful songs from this magical period of British rock & pop. Congratulations to the creators of the videos.👋👋👋

Excellent compilation from 66. it would be interesting to also see more compilations of singles from 68-69.

I knew the beach boys were popular in the UK, but I did not know what an impact the album pet sounds made… Fascinating Another excellent video… Thanks!

You are a master of the time capsule!

Absolutely another most excellent video! I so look forward to these and I love every single one you've produced! They all flow perfectly, are highly informative and it feels like you're taking me back into that exact time! The editing is also spot on, you're in a phenomenal groove with a style all to your own. That's the way it should be done, and some other content creators should take up and notice this! The editing, flow and sound quality will make or break you, at least to me. Bravo again for your hard work and attention to detail, it really shows here. Much love from the US East Coast Edit: I should also add your mini-doc's on artists and the music production at those times are the best I've seen! They're even better than some full length documentaries I've watched! You should have six figure subscriber counts, but then again being a hidden gem isn't a bad position to be in either.

God only knows .One of the best tracks ever. Still love it today.

Judith Durham from the Seekers at the start of the video - in the red dress.

I'll be 75 this year, wow this channel really carries me back to the glorious musical times of the 60s. By the way I loved the Troggs and thought they were very underrated, probably because they came from Andover not London or San Francisco

This is before my time being born in 1981 but I grew up on Oldies radio before it disappeared a while ago on radio. 60s Revolution was a good place on Directv to listen to oldies. Never have heard some of these songs. Definitely need to add them to the playlist. Give them a spin on the KZfaq

Great info YP

Love the run of early Troggs singles. Surely the UKs most 'garage' like band. No R&B - just full on primeval pounding. From Home is my favourite. They were still fun live in the 1990s. Reg was a great front man. Their singles are still easy to find, cheap and always deliver. Great video by the way. I'm so late to your channel but looking forward to working my way through it. Thanks for all your efforts.

This channel has got to be one of the best on KZfaq….👍👏

More wonderful sounds. This was the month I turned 10 years old, and I was just starting to wake up to the music all around. When The Monkees' TV show debuted in the fall, that was when I really started paying attention. BTW, there's an excellent cover of "A Girl Like You" by Alex Chilton, and one of "So Sad About Us" by The Breeders, both equals of the originals to my ears. One of these days, it would be nice to sit down and listen to all of these 1966 shows at once.

Another lovely collection. These are always well done!

There was an American band called the castaways. They were best known for the song, liar liar, which was a top 20 hit in 1966 as well.

Gear! Like Kenneth wrote some of us have or know most of the originals, but you manage to highlight unknown or forgotten pearls of sheer beauty! Keep up the good work. Thank you very much❤

I believe that about this time Graham Nash was quoted s saying that the Troggs were so far behind that they were ahead. Another good selection of 45s but personally I love both sides of that Action single which I think is a real classic!

The Factotums cover of "Here Today" is incredibly impressive. If you hadn't heard much of the Beach Boys, you'd be forgiven mistaking it for them.

Pet Sounds is Still a great album. Loved it then, love it now

thanks for all of your posts, they're all so interesting and full of information. cheers from Mexico City

I love these videos. Really good information. Loads of things I did not know.

This video makes that period come alive again, as do the other videos in this series.

Interesting stuff!! It's always good to get a dose of music history from an era when I had no money and no access to much of the music you feature. ❤❤❤

I'm totally addicted to these monthly cool singles! Do 1968 and 1969 and 1970 and.....

I turned 2 later that year❤ grew up to it all

Didn't know that Sunshine Superman was delayed release in Britain, totally mind-blowing. I like the album version of "Superman" because of the instrumental break. I like The Troggs' follow-up to "Wild Thing". Did Joe Meek have something with the hit song, "Telstar"? The Beach Boys sings that were covered by other artists (they didn't have a chance).

Your work is so well researched and articulate 👍 I can't imagine growing up in the 60s without the british invasion ✌️ 10:42

Anyhow, great video as always, I love watching these and adding to my playlist; I find 1966 to be an interesting year overall in terms of psychedelia as it was still new and innovative (and so was early 1967) and had a mod sound to it that I have grown to love. The troggs were ahead of their time with their raw sound, but alas, it was too early. But hey, some songs just take time to be appreciated. Cheers from across the pond!

Keep 'em coming, YP. You never fail to delight and educate.

Chris Curtis certainly had a fascinating & troublesome life. No doubt , he was a major talent. Aggravation is a great song ! & one can understand he was aggravated.

So many gems! 🎯

Every time you mention Zoot Money and his various incarnations in the R&B and psychedelic music world my head explodes! Please keep up the excellent work! Rock on!

This video is like a time machine😊

One of the best channels on you tube. I look forward to each new release. Totally fab. Yeah!

l was 9 and it was a fun time with this music and cars then.

Essential viewing as usual. That Seftons single though 😨😨😨

Joe South also wrote 'Hush'.

Interesting to hear the cover versions of Pet Sounds songs!

😊I see, I click, I’m happy Ty YP

Verry good thanks

People slag off Spotify but I couldn't listen to half the songs you put on here without it ,this 1966 set of videos is the best you've done,1967 seems like it would be a pukka laugh, but after that you get hippies and then the 70s 😢😂😂😂

I was surprised to find that Peanut's cover of Waiting For The Day sounded every bit as good as the original - then I saw 'arranged by Mark Wirtz' and all became clear.

Top job on cool July 66 records. Would love to have Chris Curtis 45!

There was some exceptional records produced in the mid-sixties. For me, it was the golden age of the charts. At the age I was then, nearly everything can be slightly magical and meaningful. I wonder if it’s the same for today’s youngsters?

Needles & Pins is probably one of the greatest pop songs of all time

Billy Kinsey of the Merseys turned up as main man in Liverpool express in 1976 and had 4 hits in a short period .

I've always thought Troggs I Want You is the most badass teenage lust song ever written. And the MC5 also did great electrifying justice to it.

Still one of the best music sites on KZfaq! Thank you, sir!

What a time to live.

"Me Needing You" was a great blues song.

Great stuff. I liked that Beach Boy's cover by Peanut called "I'm Waiting For The Day" produced by Mark Wirtz. I see Peanut was a pop singer from Trinidad who changed her name to Katie Kissoon and had a few 70's hits as a pop duo Mac & Katie Kissoon such as "Sugar Candy Kisses."

Very informative stuff I didn't know working 12 hours on the motorway construction who stole the years

I love that Action single. One of their best, almost up there with I'll keep on holding on.

I was born on the 26th July 1966🙂🇬🇧✌🌻🌞

66 was a great year.

Thanks for posting

YP, another good one!

I was born in July 1966. Great piece of work, thank you!

Watching your vids is costing me a lot of money you've introduced me to some great artists thank you

Totally FAB !! 👍

Thanks YP FAB ! Really Enjoy Old Marshall Amp Catalogs Whith The Stars From UK Pop Bands ha ha I Collect The Old Amps !CHEERS 😊

Something else was happening in england in july 1966 . It was the Workd Cup Competition. 🏆. If only i had kept the World Cup Willy 🦁 T Shirt that my dad biught for me . The song i associate with that heady time was ' Sunny Afternoon ' by The Kinks . Sunny were the days of my youth in England . ✌️🇬🇧

In the US, if a single could actually manage to reach the Top 40 on Billboard, it didn't "stall;" it was an achievement. A chart placement above 50 meant it sold A LOT of records nationally within a week. You may want to look at Billboard's Bubbling Under chart (under 100) for a future series. Lots of records that sold a lot over time, but not enough within a week to chart higher.

An off-month in 1966 was still pretty darn good. The main complaint, I suppose, is that a lot of covers came out which were pretty good, but who would really choose them over the originals?

As a kid in the late 70s in France. me and my sister "inherited" of my parents 45s to play on our own turntable . And "with a girl like you" was one of these singles. I love the sound of the guitars slighly out of tune and big reverb on the guitar. i remember playing that single a lot. there was a lot of contemporary exciting music by then and though it sounded retro, it made me think that some sixties music can also have an edge. it s probablythe tune that coinvince me to dig more into sixties music.

Ah! Ah! Salut! Oui, un peu de français dans ce monde de brutes! Grand fan du rock rosbif des années 60 et ces Yesterday's Papers sont extraordinaires. Au plaisir!

Love hearing these rarities got some on CD and the troggs and manfred Mann on original vinyl

Then Manfred Mann did their own version of "With A Girl Like You" which proves that sometimes the covers are a thousand times more original than the originals. It's on KZfaq.

YAS I LOVE THIS CHANNEL YOU ARE SO GROOVY AND AMAZING KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK 🤩🤩🥰🥰😍😍😍😍😍🤑🤑🤑🤑😍🍰🍰🎂

Another fascinating video! Thanks…🎸🇬🇧☕️

Another great post, mate. Of course I love the Troggs song. On the plus side, two tracks I've never heard. The Glenda Collins song is really nice. I heard the mono version on KZfaq first and although I liked it, it sounded a little thin and trebly. Then I noticed there is also a stereo version and I liked that one better, not something that is usually the case with me. BTW, your post of it sounds the best of them all.....And The Majority. YEOW! Thar is one killer slab---that break in the middle, OMG! I thought the record was going to jump out of the computer screen...lol On the downside, did not like that Manfred Mann Dylan cover. It completely misses all the poignant emotion of the original and I really did not like how they delivered "but she breaks just like a little girl" Of course, others might see things differently. Thanks again, YP. Keep 'em coming.

They called The Troggs unprogressive, but in fact they were ten years ahead of their time, foreshadowing the sound of punk.

The Factotums, what a name! Never knew "Here Today" was a popular cover choice from Pet Sounds in the UK, interesting. Had never heard of Chris Curtis, would love to read more about him. I do think that Action single is a good one, their version of "Since I Lost My Baby" never fails to tug at my hearstrings.

UK summer of ‘66 the peak ⚽️

Instrumental of Betty Boo. Nice opener.