Monthly Archives: February 2024

‘Jolly What!’ album by The Beatles/Frank Ifield released in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 26 1964)


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(Wednesday, February 26, 1964)Jolly What! England’s Greatest Recording Stars: The Beatles & Frank Ifield on Stage, a compilation album released by Vee-Jay Records and featuring four tracks by English rock band The Beatles and other cuts by the Australian-English easy listening and country singer Frank Ifield, was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘Jolly What!’ album by The Beatles/Frank Ifield released in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 26 1964)

The Beatles record ‘I Should Have Known Better’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 26 1964)


Video: 'I Should Have Known Better (Remastered 2009)'

(Wednesday, February 26, 1964, 2:30-5:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles recorded a remake of John Lennon’s “I Should Have Known Better” today in London following their initial attempts on the previous day. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘I Should Have Known Better’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 26 1964)

The Beatles record first takes of ‘And I Love Her’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1964)


Video: 'And I Love Her (Anthology 1 Version)' (take 6, mono)

(Tuesday, February 25, 1964, 2:30-5:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles recorded two takes of “And I Love Herthis afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London for the band’s forthcoming film and album, A Hard Day’s Night. Continue reading The Beatles record first takes of ‘And I Love Her’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1964)

The Beatles record ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ and ‘You Can’t Do That’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - Can't Buy Me Love (2009 Mono Remaster)'

(Tuesday, February 25, 1964, approximately 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. GMT) — For the first time since October, The Beatles returned to EMI Studio 2 in London today to complete “Can’t Buy Me Love” and record “You Can’t Do That,” the band’s sixth British single. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ and ‘You Can’t Do That’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1964)

Beatle George Harrison celebrates 21st birthday in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1964)


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(Tuesday, February 25, 1964, morning GMT) — Mail poured in from all corners of the globe today to congratulate George Harrison of The Beatles on his twenty-first birthday, some fifteen thousand cards in all, plus countless gifts. Continue reading Beatle George Harrison celebrates 21st birthday in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1964)

The Beatles perform for ABC’s ‘Big Night Out’ television show in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1964)


Video: 'The beatles - At Television's "Big Night Out" 1964'

(Sunday, February 23, 1964, evening-10:30 p.m. GMT) — Despite having returned to England just the day before from their first trip to the U.S., The Beatles continued work tonight with an appearance on the ABC Television show Big Night Out before a studio audience in London. Continue reading The Beatles perform for ABC’s ‘Big Night Out’ television show in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1964)

‘Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)’ by Aretha Franklin peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1974)

(Saturday, February 23, 1974) — “Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)” by Aretha Franklin peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)’ by Aretha Franklin peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1974)