Daily Archives: October 26, 2024

The Beatles complete recording of fourth studio album and annual Christmas message 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1964)


Video: 'What You're Doing (Remastered 2009)'

(Monday, October 26, 1964, 7:30-10:00 p.m. GMT; during Beatles For Sale sessions) — The Beatles completed recording sessions for their fourth album Beatles For Sale tonight, finishing “What You’re Doing” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording of fourth studio album and annual Christmas message 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1964)

‘Then Came You’ by Dionne Warwick & The Spinners peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1974)

(Saturday, October 26, 1974) — “Then Came You” by Dionne Warwick & Spinners peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Then Came You’ by Dionne Warwick & The Spinners peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1974)

‘Sweet Home Alabama’ by Lynyrd Skynyrd peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1974)

(Saturday, October 26, 1974) — “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ by Lynyrd Skynyrd peaks at #8 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1974)

The Beatles record ‘Honey Don’t’ for fourth studio album in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1964)


Video: 'Honey Don't (Remastered 2009)'

(Monday, October 26, 1964, 4:30-6:30 p.m. GMT; during Beatles For Sale sessions) — The Beatles resumed production of their fourth studio album Beatles For Sale this afternoon, completing the recording of Carl Perkins’ “Honey Don’t” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Honey Don’t’ for fourth studio album in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1964)

‘Stop and Smell the Roses’ by Mac Davis peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1974)

(Saturday, October 26, 1974) — “Stop and Smell the Roses” by Mac Davis peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Stop and Smell the Roses’ by Mac Davis peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1974)

‘Honey, Honey’ by ABBA peaks at #27 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1974)

(Saturday, October 26, 1974) — “Honey, Honey” by ABBA peaked at #27 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Honey, Honey’ by ABBA peaks at #27 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1974)