Ringo Starr films ‘Hey Baby’ promo video in Hamburg 50 years ago today (Aug 5 1976)

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Video: 'Ringo Starr - Hey Baby (Remastered Music Video)'

(Thursday, August 5, 1976) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr completes filming a video promo for the song “Hey Baby” today in Hamburg, West Germany, for his forthcoming studio album Ringo’s Rotogravure.

Beatles manager Brian Epstein attempts to quell PR storm over ‘Jesus’ remarks 60 years ago this hour (Aug 5 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'UPSCALED & COMPLETE - Brian Epstein 1966 "Beatles More Popular than Jesus" Press Conference'

(Friday, August 5, 1966, 11:00 a.m. EDT) — Brian Epstein, manager of The Beatles, held a news conference this morning at the Americana Hotel at 811 7th Ave (between W. 52nd/53rd St; now known as the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel) in New York City, hoping to quell a public relations storm following a quote by John Lennon claiming the band was “more popular than Jesus.” Continue reading Beatles manager Brian Epstein attempts to quell PR storm over ‘Jesus’ remarks 60 years ago this hour (Aug 5 1966) →

‘Yellow Submarine’/’Eleanor Rigby’ single by The Beatles released 60 years ago today (Aug 5 1966)

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Video: 'Yellow Submarine (2022 Mix)'

(Friday, August 5, 1966) — The double A-sided single “Yellow Submarine“/”Eleanor Rigby” by The Beatles was released today in the UK (Aug. 8, 1966, in the U.S.) from the album Revolver, which was also released today in the UK (and also released Aug. 8, 1966, in the U.S.). Continue reading ‘Yellow Submarine’/’Eleanor Rigby’ single by The Beatles released 60 years ago today (Aug 5 1966) →

The Beatles release seventh studio album ‘Revolver’ 60 years ago today (Aug 5 1966)

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(Friday, August 5, 1966) — Revolver, the seventh studio album by British rock group the Beatles, was released today in the UK. Continue reading The Beatles release seventh studio album ‘Revolver’ 60 years ago today (Aug 5 1966) →

‘My Prayer’ by The Platters peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (Aug 4 1956)

1950s, Popular Music 1950s

(Saturday, August 4, 1956) — “My Prayer” by The Platters peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Top 100 chart for two weeks (Aug. 4/11, 1956). Continue reading ‘My Prayer’ by The Platters peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (Aug 4 1956) →

Comic Lenny Bruce, 40, found dead in Hollywood home 60 years ago this hour (Aug 3 1966)

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(Wednesday, August 3, 1966, about 5:30 p.m. PDT) — The body of Lenny Bruce, 40, the controversial nightclub comedian whose raunchy brand of satire and dark humor landed him in trouble with the law, was found tonight in his home on Hollywood Boulevard. Continue reading Comic Lenny Bruce, 40, found dead in Hollywood home 60 years ago this hour (Aug 3 1966) →

The Rolling Stones begin recording next studio album 60 years ago today (Aug 3 1966)

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Video: 'The Rolling Stones Most Overlooked ‘60s Album'

(Wednesday, August 3, 1966) — The Rolling Stones began recording their fifth British studio album Between the Buttons today at RCA Studios in Hollywood. Continue reading The Rolling Stones begin recording next studio album 60 years ago today (Aug 3 1966) →

‘Macarena (Bayside Boys Remix)’ by Los del Río peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (Aug 3 1996)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, August 3, 1996) — “Macarena (Bayside Boys Remix)” by Los del Río peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for 14 consecutive weeks (Aug. 3/10/17/24/31, Sept. 7/14/21/28, Oct. 5/12/19/26, Nov. 2, 1996). Continue reading ‘Macarena (Bayside Boys Remix)’ by Los del Río peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (Aug 3 1996) →