Events in Music History in January 1967

Hey, Hey – We're The Monkees

Jan 9 "More of the Monkees" second album by The Monkees is released

  • Jan 13 London/Decca Records release Rolling Stones' single "Let's Spend the Night Together"

"Beat Goes On"

Jan 14 Sonny & Cher release single "Beat Goes On"

Rolling Stones Alter Lyrics for Show

Jan 15 Rolling Stones appear for the fifth time on the Ed Sullivan Show, reluctantly agree to alter lyrics of "Let's Spend The Night Together" [1] [2]

  • Jan 27 The Beatles sign a 9 year worldwide contract with EMI records
  • Jan 29 "Let's Sing Yiddish" closes at Brooks Atkinson NYC after 107 performances