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The Beatles begin recording ‘Love To You’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 11 1966)

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Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 1), April 6th - April 19th, 1966' (Love You To (Take 1 at 10:29-13:07, 3:30-7:00 p.m. BST); Love You To (Unnumbered Rehearsal at 13:08-14:41, 8:00 p.m.-12:45 a.m. ); Love You To (Live Take 6 at 14:42-16:50, 8:00 p.m.-12:45 a.m.))

(Monday, April 11, 1966, 3:30-7:00 p.m.; 8:00 p.m.-12:45 a.m. British Summer Time) — The English rock band The Beatles resumed production their seventh studio album Revolver this evening at EMI Studio 3 in London, recording the first six takes of George Harrison’s “Love You To.”

Singer Nat ‘King’ Cole beaten by racial segregationists in Birmingham, Alabama 70 years ago tonight (Apr 10 1956)

1950s, African-American Civil Rights


Video: 'The Vicious KKK Attack Against Nat King Cole'

(Tuesday, April 10, 1956, early evening CST) — African-American singer Nat “King” Cole was attacked and beaten tonight by a group of racial segregationists while performing on stage in Birmingham, Alabama. Continue reading Singer Nat ‘King’ Cole beaten by racial segregationists in Birmingham, Alabama 70 years ago tonight (Apr 10 1956) →

‘Wings at the Speed of Sound’ studio album debuts at #32 in USA 50 years ago today (Apr 10 1976)

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


Video: 'At The Speed Of Sound (Remastered 2014)' (11 videos)

(Saturday, April 10, 1976) — Wings at the Speed of Sound by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings debuted at #32 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘Wings at the Speed of Sound’ studio album debuts at #32 in USA 50 years ago today (Apr 10 1976) →

‘Silly Love Songs’ by Wings debuts at #58 in USA 50 years ago today (Apr 10 1976)

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


Video: 'Wings - Silly Love Songs (Official Music Video)'

(Saturday, April 10, 1976) — “Silly Love Songs” by (former Beatle Paul McCartney and) Wings debuted at #58 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Silly Love Songs’ by Wings debuts at #58 in USA 50 years ago today (Apr 10 1976) →

‘Here, There and Everywhere’ by Emmylou Harris peaks at #65 in USA 50 years ago today (Apr 10 1976)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, April 10, 1976) — “Here, There and Everywhere” by Emmylou Harris (composed by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #65 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.

Professional Golfers’ Association of America founded in New York 110 years ago today (Apr 10 1916)

1910s


Video: 'A Love Story: The History Behind the Founding of the PGA of America'

(Monday, April 10, 1916) — The Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA of America), an organization of golf professionals, was founded in New York City today with 35 charter members. Continue reading Professional Golfers’ Association of America founded in New York 110 years ago today (Apr 10 1916) →

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals incorporated 160 years ago today (Apr 10 1866)

1860s


Video: 'About the ASPCA'

(Tuesday, April 10, 1866) — Henry Bergh founded the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) today in New York City on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment at the hands of humans, and must be protected under the law. Continue reading American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals incorporated 160 years ago today (Apr 10 1866) →

‘Mr. Deeds Goes to Town’ premieres in Memphis 90 years ago this hour (Apr 9 1936)

1930s, movies 1930s


Video: 'Mr. Deeds Goes to Town' trailer

(Thursday, April 9, 1936, 8:00 p.m. CST) — Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, a screwball comedy about a small-town poet who has to deal with the corruption of city life when he inherits a fortune, premiered tonight at the Malco theater in Memphis, Tennessee, to benefit Red Cross flood and tornado relief. Continue reading ‘Mr. Deeds Goes to Town’ premieres in Memphis 90 years ago this hour (Apr 9 1936) →

‘(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration’ by The Righteous Brothers peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 9 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, April 9, 1966) — “(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Apr. 9/16/23, 1966). Continue reading ‘(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration’ by The Righteous Brothers peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 9 1966) →

‘Daydream’ by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 9 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, April 9, 1966) — “Daydream” by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Daydream’ by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 9 1966) →