June 3rd 2026

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A small Record Company or Production Corp. that became a power house of hits.

Dunhill is one of the most interesting “small” labels of the mid‑1960s because it started as a production company, not a traditional record label. It quickly became a powerhouse of the L.A. pop scene, producing some of the most defining sunshine‑pop and folk‑rock hits of the era.

1. Origins in the L.A. Studio Scene

Dunhill began in 1964 as Dunhill Productions, created to release Johnny Rivers’ material. By 1965 it evolved into a full label with distribution from ABC‑Paramount.

2. The Adler–Sloan–Barri Creative Engine

Lou Adler brought in songwriters P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri, who became the label’s secret weapon. They wrote, arranged, and even performed on many early Dunhill releases.

Their studio group work (with Hal Blaine, Larry Knechtel, Tommy Tedesco) formed the backbone of Dunhill’s sound.
Sloan wrote “Eve of Destruction”, giving Dunhill its first #1 hit in 1965.

3. Breakout Success

Dunhill’s early catalog exploded with hits:

Barry McGuire – “Eve of Destruction”
The Mamas & The Papas (“California Dreamin’,” “Monday, Monday”)

The Grass Roots
Three Dog Night These artists defined the label’s identity and helped it punch far above its size.

4. Transition to ABC‑Dunhill

In mid‑1967, Lou Adler sold his shares to ABC Records, creating ABC‑Dunhill.

ABC continued releasing Dunhill-branded records until 1975.
After 1975, artists were absorbed into ABC’s main roster.

5. Legacy & Collectability

Dunhill’s label variations are beloved by collectors:

1965–68: black label with yellow‑framed DUNHILL logo
1968–69: multicolor box with ABC logo
1973: rare “children’s blocks” logo
The catalog is now managed by Geffen Records, and Dunhill remains a cornerstone of mid‑’60s West Coast pop history.
The first Dunhill single was "My Prayer/Pretty Please" (catalog D-4001) by Shelley Fabares, who was married to Adler at the time. In mid-1967 Adler sold his shares to ABC Records, creating ABC-Dunhill Records, after which he started yet another label Ode Records (which was first distributed by CBS and later by A&M Records).^[1] Until 1975, ABC continued to release records on the Dunhill label, after which all remaining artists were absorbed into the ABC Records roster before MCA Records bought the label outright in 1979.

Now you can hear the Dave Edwards Show on Gold Star Oldies USA " That Seventies Sound" Tuesday Morning 9:00 AM and every Tuesday. Repeat Tuesday Evening 8:00 PM

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Albums in June Turned 60's years Old

Pop Albums Turning 60 in June 2026

1. The Beatles — Yesterday and Today

Release date: June 15, 1966
Type: U.S.‑only compilation LP
Why it matters: Famous for the withdrawn “butcher cover,” and packed with key mid‑’66 pop tracks like “Yesterday,” “We Can Work It Out,” and “Nowhere Man.”

2. The Beatles — “Nowhere Man” (U.S. release)

Release date: June 8, 1966 (listed as a 1966 miscellaneous release)
- Type: Single
- Why it matters: A major pop hit in the U.S. during early summer ’66, marking the Beatles’ shift toward more introspective pop writing.
3. The Cyrkle — Red Rubber Ball
- Release date: June 30, 1966
- Type: Debut pop LP
- Why it matters: Bright, clean AM‑radio pop; includes the Paul Simon–co‑written hit “Red Rubber Ball.”

June 1961 Del Shannon Runaway came out

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Rest in Peace Peabo Bryson

Robert Peapo "Peabo" Bryson^[1] (/ˈpiːboʊ/ PEE-boh; April 13, 1951 – June 2, 2026) was an American singer and songwriter. After collaborating with singers Luther Vandross and Cissy Houston on his debut album Peabo (1976), he signed to Capitol Records and released the 1978 albums Reaching for the Sky and Crosswinds, which were certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). He later released the collaborative projects We're the Best of Friends (1979) with Natalie Cole and Born to Love (1983) with Roberta Flack, the latter of which included the hit single "Tonight, I Celebrate My Love".

Sources:
Eight Days a Week (Ron Smith)
On This Day in Black Music History (Jay Warner)
Chronology of American Popular Music, 1900-2000 (Frank Hoffman)

Birthdays Singers and Song Writers

1954 - Dan Hill

Canadian pop singer and songwriter Dan Hill who had the 1978 US No.3 & UK No. 13 single 'Sometimes When We Touch' and 'Can't We Try', a duet with Vonda Shepard.

1951 - Deniece Williams

American singer–songwriter Deniece Williams, who had the 1978 US No.1 & UK No.3 single with Johnny Mathis 'Too Much Too Little Too Late', and the 1984 US No.1 & UK No.2 single 'Let's Hear It For The Boy'. Worked as a backing singer with Stevie Wonder's group Wonderlove.

1950 - Suzi Quatro

American rock singer-songwriter Suzi Quatro, who had the 1973 UK No.1 single 'Can The Can', plus 10 other UK Top 40 singles, and the 1979 US No.4 single with Chris Norman, Stumblin' In'. Quatro was the first female bass player to become a major rock star, breaking a barrier to women's participation in rock music.

1942 - Curtis Mayfield

American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer Curtis Mayfield. He was a member of The Impressions, who had the 1965 US No.7 single 'Lilies Of The Field'. As a solo artist the 1971 UK No.12 single 'Move On Up', and the 1972 US No.4 single 'Freddie's Dead, Theme From Superfly'. He died on December 26th 1999.