Daily Archives: August 1, 2024

John Lennon records ‘Ya Ya’ with son Julian, 11, on drums in New York City 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1974)


Video: 'Ya Ya (Remastered 2010)'

(Thursday, August 1, 1974) — Former Beatle John Lennon, on piano and vocals, recorded Lee Dorsey’s “Ya Ya” with his 11-year-old son, Julian, on drums during sessions for the former Beatle’s fifth studio album Walls and Bridges today at Record Plant East at 321 West 44th Street in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon records ‘Ya Ya’ with son Julian, 11, on drums in New York City 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1974)

‘A Hard Day’s Night’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964)

(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “A Hard Day’s Night” by The Beatles peaked today at #1 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutives weeks (Aug. 1/8, 1964). Continue reading ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964)

‘The Little Old Lady from Pasadena’ by Jan and Dean peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964)

(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “The Little Old Lady from Pasadena” by Jan and Dean peaked today at #3 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Little Old Lady from Pasadena’ by Jan and Dean peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964)

‘Wishin’ and Hopin” by Dusty Springfield peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964)

(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “Wishin’ and Hopin’” by Dusty Springfield peaked today at #6 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Wishin’ and Hopin” by Dusty Springfield peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964)

‘Dang Me’ by Roger Miller peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964)

(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “Dang Me” by Roger Miller peaked today at #7 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dang Me’ by Roger Miller peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964)

‘Nobody I Know’ by Peter and Gordon peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964)

(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “Nobody I Know” by Peter and Gordon (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked today at #12 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Nobody I Know’ by Peter and Gordon peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964)

‘You’re My World’ by Cilla Black peaks at #26 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964)

(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “You’re My World” by Cilla Black (production by The Beatles’ producer George Martin) peaked today at #26 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You’re My World’ by Cilla Black peaks at #26 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964)

‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ by Boston Pops Orchestra peaks at #55 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964)

(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “I Want to Hold Your Hand” by the Boston Pops Orchestra (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked today at #55 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ by Boston Pops Orchestra peaks at #55 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964)

‘I’ll Cry Instead’ by The Beatles debuts at #62 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay (Aug 1 1964)

(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “I’ll Cry Instead” by The Beatles debuted today at #62 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘I’ll Cry Instead’ by The Beatles debuts at #62 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay (Aug 1 1964)

‘If I Fell’ by The Beatles debuts at #92 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay (Aug 1 1964)

(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “If I Fell” by The Beatles debuted today at #92 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘If I Fell’ by The Beatles debuts at #92 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay (Aug 1 1964)