Video: 'Meet the Beetles event in Brentwood August 24, 1964'
(Monday, August 24, 1964, 5:15 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles today attended a garden party benefiting the Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California, held in Brentwood, California at the home of Capitol records president Alan Livingston’s mother-in-law. Continue reading The Beatles attend benefit in Brentwood, California 50 years ago this hour (Aug 24 1964)
(Saturday, August 24, 1974) — “(You’re) Having My Baby” by Paul Anka (recorded as a duet with female vocalist Odia Coates) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Aug. 24/31, Sept. 7, 1974).
(Saturday, August 24, 1974) — “Tell Me Something Good” by Rufus and Chaka Khan peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
(Saturday, August 24, 1974) — “Waterloo” by ABBA peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. It was the Swedish band’s first top ten hit in the U.S.
(Saturday, August 24, 1974) — “Wildwood Weed” by Jim Stafford peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, August 24, 1974) — “Keep On Smilin” by Wet Willie peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, August 24, 1974) — “Rub It In” by Billy “Crash” Craddock peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
Video: 'Slow Down (2009 Stereo Remaster)'
(Monday, August 24, 1964) — “Slow Down”/“Matchbox” by The Beatles was released today as a single in the U.S. by Capitol records. Continue reading ‘Slow Down/Matchbox’ single by The Beatles released in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 24 1964)
Video: 'BEATLES Live at Hollywood Bowl 1964' (ends during I Want To Hold Your Hand)
(Sunday, August 23, 1964, 9:30-10:05 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles performed tonight for 18,700 fans at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, the sixth show in the fifth city of the band’s first full North American Tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform at Hollywood Bowl 50 years ago this hour (Aug 23 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles - "Hear The Beatles Tell All" (U.S. Mono LP - Vee-Jay) [Full Album]' (Aug. 23, 1964, at 21:57-24:19)
(Sunday, August 23, 1964, about 7:30 p.m. PDT) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles were interviewed this evening after the group’s press conference at the Cinnamon Cinder nightclub in Los Angeles by KRLA-AM’s Dave Hull.
