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Ed Sullivan's Top Performers 1966-1969 (My Music)

Creedence Clearwater Revival on stage with Ed Sullivan (Center). "Proud Mary" by Creedence Clearwater Revival is one of many classic rock hits featured in this special.
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Creedence Clearwater Revival on stage with Ed Sullivan (Center). "Proud Mary" by Creedence Clearwater Revival is one of many classic rock hits featured in this special.

Airs Saturday, August 30, 2014 at 1 p.m. on KPBS TV

Legendary TV presenter Ed Sullivan brought the greatest musical acts in the world into America’s living rooms every Sunday night — live from New York. A sequel to "Ed Sullivan’s Rock and Roll Classics," "Ed Sullivan's Top Performers 1966-1969" features an amazing line-up of iconic artists singing favorite songs from the era. The program is hosted by Ed Sullivan and Jay Thomas.

From the Beatles’ American television debut in 1964 to the Doors’ infamous one-time only appearance, THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW served up an unparalleled roster of timeless artists. This new special features some of the most memorable moments from the superstars of the ’60s pop-rock world.

"Ed Sullivan's Top Performers 1966-1969" features these hits:

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• “Along Comes Mary” – The Association

• “My World Is Empty Without You” – The Supremes

• “Paint It Black” – The Rolling Stones

• “Baby I Need Your Lovin’” - Johnny Rivers

• “Never My Love” – The Association

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• “Ruby Tuesday” – The Rolling Stones

• “Creeque Alley” – The Mamas & The Papas

• “I Want to Hold Your Hand” – The Beatles

• “Just A Little Bit Better” – Herman’s Hermits

• “It’s Not Unusual” – Tom Jones

• “Shake” – The Animals

• “Ferry ’Cross the Mersey” – Gerry & The Pacemakers

• “To Sir With Love” – Lulu

• “She Loves You” – The Beatles

• “Turn, Turn, Turn” – The Byrds

• “She’d Rather Be With Me” – The Turtles

• “Grazing in the Grass” – Friends of Distinction

• “I Get Around” – The Beach Boys

• “Proud Mary” – Creedence Clearwater Revival

• “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” – The 5th Dimension

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The Doors perform "Light My Fire" on The Ed Sullivan Show
The Rolling Stones perform "Satisfaction" on The Ed Sullivan Show
Tom Jones performs "It's Not Unusual" on The Ed Sullivan Show
Creedence Clearwater Revival performs "Down On The Corner" on The Ed Sullivan Show
The Beach Boys perform "Good Vibrations" on The Ed Sullivan Show