Classics IV - Stormy (1968)

Watch as Classics IV perform their hit single "Stormy" in this clip dating back to 1968. "Stormy" was released in March 1968 and peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was featured on the album Mamas and Papas/Soul Train. The song was later covered in 1978 by Santana on the album Inner Secrets.

The Rolling Stones- Time is on My Side (1964)

This clip features The Rolling Stones performing their hit single "Time is on My Side" in their first guest appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964. An interesting note is that Ed Sullivan was shocked by the fact that the men had long hair and stated that they would not be invited back. He subsequently invited them back several times.

The Guess Who- These Eyes (1969)

In this clip, Canadian rock band The Guess Who perform their 1969 classic hit "These Eyes". It was released in the U.S. in April 1969, and became a breakthrough success for the group. It would be their first single to reach the top ten on the Billboard Pop Singles chart, peaking at number six.

Jingle Jangle- The Archies (1969)

Original animated music video for "Jingle Jangle" by The Archies released in 1969. The song reached Number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1969 and was featured on their album Jingle Jangle.

The Grass Roots- Let's Live for Today

The Grass Roots perform their hit single "Let's Live for Today" live on The Hollywood Palace in this clip which aired on December 5, 1967. Jimmy Durante was the host and introduced the band. "Let's Live for Today" was released on May 13, 1967 and climbed to #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.

The 5th Dimension- Stoned Soul Picnic (1968)

"Stoned Soul Picnic" was recorded by The 5th Dimension, and was the first single released from their album of the same title. It was the most successful single from that album, reaching #3 on the U.S. Pop chart and #2 on the Billboard R&B chart.

The Flying Machine - Smile A Little Smile For Me (1969)

The Flying Machine is best known for its major hit single "Smile A Little Smile For Me", which peaked at number 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Sister Rosetta Tharpe - Didn't It Rain (1964)

This video is part of the innovative musical titled Blues and Gospel Train performed on a real railroad track with the audience one side of the tracks and the musicians on the station side. It features the hugely talented Sister Rosetta Thorpe singing Didn't It Rain. This was filmed at Chorltonville railway station in Manchester, North West England. Other performers included Muddy Waters, Cousin Joe Pleasant, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee.

As a side note, it is actually raining in this video. You can hear the thunder crack at 2:46.

Mama Cass Elliot-Make Your Own Kind Of Music

Mama Cass sings "Make Your Own Kind of Music" at The Hollywood Palace in this clip dating back to 1969.