The Beatles record episode eight of BBC’s ‘Pop Go The Beatles’ radio series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 16 1963)


Video: 'I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry (Over You)'

(Tuesday, July 16, 1963, 3:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles recorded the first of three episodes today of the BBC Light Programme Pop Go The Beatles at BBC Paris Studio in London.


Video: 'Crying, Waiting, Hoping (Live At The BBC For "Pop Go The Beatles" / 6th August, 1963)'

In episode eight, the rock music band from Liverpool, England, performed “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry (Over You),” Crying, Waiting, Hoping,” “Kansas City/Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey!,” “To Know Her Is To Love Her,” “The Honeymoon Song” and “Twist And Shout” for broadcast on August 6, 1963, at 5:00 p.m. BST.


Video: 'Kansas City / Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey! (Live At The BBC For "Pop Go The Beatles" / 6th August, 1963)'

The guests on this edition included the Swinging Blue Jeans.


Video: 'To Know Her Is To Love Her (Live At The BBC For "Pop Go The Beatles" / 6th August, 1963)'


Video: 'The Honeymoon Song (Live At The BBC For "Pop Go The Beatles" / 6th August, 1963)'


Video: 'Twist And Shout (Live At The BBC For "Pop Go The Beatles" / 6th August, 1963)'