1966
in MusicAlbums
9
Artists
12
Milestones
12
Notable Releases
La fille du régiment
Luciano PavarottiRole that earned him "King of the High Cs" title; breakthrough 1972 Metropolitan Opera performance with nine high Cs and 17 curtain calls
River Deep – Mountain High
Tina TurnerProduced by Phil Spector, this single was considered his masterpiece work. Though it only reached No. 88 on the Billboard Hot 100, it was successful overseas and helped launch the duo's opening spot on the Rolling Stones UK tour.
Eleanor Rigby
Paul McCartneyMcCartney composition featuring string octet arrangement with only McCartney's vocal and strings, demonstrating his classical music influences.
Try a Little Tenderness
Otis ReddingCover of 1932 song widely considered Redding's signature piece; peaked at number 25 on Billboard Hot 100 and number 4 on R&B chart.
Crying Time
Ray CharlesHis first album after kicking his heroin addiction, featuring his cover of Buck Owens' "Crying Time" which reached number six on the pop chart.
Significant Milestones
La Scala Debut and High Cs Recognition
DebutMade La Scala debut on 28 April 1965 in La bohème with Herbert von Karajan conducting and childhood friend Mirella Freni. Performance as Tonio in La fille du régiment at Royal Opera House earned him the title 'King of the High Cs.'
First Recording Session
DebutAuditioned with bassist Joe Osborn at a professional session, impressing everyone with her distinctive singing voice despite being expected only to drum.
