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Beatlemania hits Cincinnati: 1,100 Fans greet Fab Four at Lunken Airport 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1964)

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


Video: '27 de agosto de 1964 - Cincinnati Gardens - Cincinnati' (airport arrival on Aug. 27, 1964, at 0:06-2:32)

(Thursday, August 27, 1964, 5:05 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles arrived this afternoon at Lunken Airport in Cincinnati, flying in from Denver to kick off the seventh stop of their first full North American tour. Continue reading Beatlemania hits Cincinnati: 1,100 Fans greet Fab Four at Lunken Airport 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1964) →

Ringo Starr bids farewell to KRLA-AM listeners as The Beatles depart Denver 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1964)

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


Video: 'HEAR THE BEATLES TELL ALL' (Aug. 27, 1964, at 25:50)

(Thursday, August 27, 1964, noon MDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — Ringo Starr was interviewed today by KRLA-AM’s Jim Steck as The Beatles departed at Stapleton Field in Denver (for Cincinnati) during the sixth stop of the band’s first full North American Tour. Continue reading Ringo Starr bids farewell to KRLA-AM listeners as The Beatles depart Denver 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1964) →

‘I’ll Make Love to You’ by Boyz II Men peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1994)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, August 27, 1994) — “I’ll Make Love to You” by Boyz II Men peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for a then-record breaking tie of 14 consecutive weeks (Aug. 27, Sept. 3/10/17/24, Oct. 1/8/15/22/29, Nov. 5/12/19/26, 1994). Continue reading ‘I’ll Make Love to You’ by Boyz II Men peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1994) →

Paul McCartney and Wings resume recording ‘One Hand Clapping’ live-in-studio album in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Band On The Run ("One Hand Clapping" 1974)'

(Tuesday, August 27, 1974, during sessions for One Hand Clapping) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band Wings continued recording sessions today for their live-in-studio album, One Hand Clapping, at Abbey Road Studios in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings resume recording ‘One Hand Clapping’ live-in-studio album in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1974) →

The Beatles rock Red Rocks: Fab Four thrill 7,000 fans in Colorado 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1964)

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


Video: '26 de agosto de 1964 - Red Rocks Amphitheatre - Denver'

(Wednesday, August 26, 1964, 9:30 p.m. MDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles performed tonight for 7,000 fans at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, located 10 miles west of Denver, during the sixth stop of their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles rock Red Rocks: Fab Four thrill 7,000 fans in Colorado 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1964) →

May Pang overdubs sexy ‘John’ whispers to John Lennon’s ‘#9 Dream’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: '#9 DREAM. (Ultimate Mix 2020) John Lennon w The Plastic Ono Nuclear Band (official music video 4K)'

(Monday, August 26, 1974, during sessions for Walls and Bridges) — Sessions for John Lennon’s fifth studio album, Walls and Bridges, continued today at Record Plant East at 321 West 44th Street in New York City as the former Beatle mixed “#9 Dream” after his mistress, May Pang, overdubbed her dreamy “John” whispers onto the track. Continue reading May Pang overdubs sexy ‘John’ whispers to John Lennon’s ‘#9 Dream’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1974) →

The Beatles chat with KRLA’s Dave Hull after stowaway incident in Denver 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1964)

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


Video: 'HEAR THE BEATLES TELL ALL' (Aug. 26, 1964, at 18:24-22:16; 24:48-25:44)

(Wednesday, August 26, 1964, afternoon MDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles were interviewed today by Dave Hull of KRLA-AM at the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver, soon after their arrival from Los Angeles. Continue reading The Beatles chat with KRLA’s Dave Hull after stowaway incident in Denver 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1964) →

Paul McCartney and Wings begin recording ‘One Hand Clapping’ live-in-studio album in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1974)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings - Jet ("One Hand Clapping" 1974) (Alternate Version)'

(Monday, August 26, 1974, during sessions for One Hand Clapping) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British–American rock band Wings commenced recording sessions today for their live-in-studio album, One Hand Clapping, at Abbey Road Studios in London. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings begin recording ‘One Hand Clapping’ live-in-studio album in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1974) →

John Lennon’s late-night tell-all: Beatles star chats with KRLA in Bel Air 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1964)

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


Video: 'HEAR THE BEATLES TELL ALL' (Aug. 26, 1964, at 0:03-12:56)

(Wednesday, August 26, 1964, approximately midnight PDT) — John Lennon of The Beatles was interviewed late tonight/early this morning by Jim Steck of KRLA-AM Los Angeles at Reginald Owen’s residence in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Continue reading John Lennon’s late-night tell-all: Beatles star chats with KRLA in Bel Air 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1964) →

‘Leave a Tender Moment Alone’ by Billy Joel peaks at #27 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 25 1984)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, August 25, 1984) — “Leave a Tender Moment Alone” by Billy Joel at #27 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Leave a Tender Moment Alone’ by Billy Joel peaks at #27 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 25 1984) →