Video: 'I Saw Her Standing There (Anthology 1 Version)'
(Thursday, October 24, 1963, 5:00 p.m. Central European Time) — Although their short tour of Sweden didn’t technically start until the following day, The Beatles recorded a radio appearance today for producer Klas Burling’s Sveriges Radio (Swedish National Radio) show Pop ’63. Continue reading The Beatles perform seven songs for ‘Pop ’63’ on Swedish National Radio in Stockholm 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 24 1963)
Video: 'The Beatles Leaving London For Swedish Tour - ITN News - 23 October 1963'
(Wednesday, October 23, 1963, afternoon British Summer Time) — With the Beatles now making headlines across Great Britain, ITV News decided to send a camera crew to London Airport to cover their departure today to Sweden to begin the band’s tour on foreign soil. Continue reading The Beatles depart London Airport for Stockholm, Sweden to begin first foreign tour 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1963)
Video: 'I Wanna Be Your Man (Remastered 2009)'
(Thursday, October 23, 1963, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles added a final tambourine overdub by Ringo Starr to “I Wanna Be Your Man” (as take 16 onto take 15) today at EMI Studio 2 in London, completing recording sessions for their second studio album With The Beatles before heading off for a tour of Sweden, their first on foreign soil. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording sessions second studio album ‘With The Beatles’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1963)
Video: 'The Beatles Arrive At Alpha Television Studios - BBC News - 20 October 1963'
(Sunday, October 20, 1963, early afternoon British Summer Time) — The Beatles topped the bill on their fifth appearance on ABC’s Thank Your Lucky Stars, taped early this afternoon at the Alpha Television Studios in Birmingham, England, for airing on Oct. 26, 1963, at 5:50 p.m. Continue reading The Beatles tape appearance for ‘Thank Your Lucky Stars’ TV show 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1963)
(Saturday, October 19, 1963) — “Busted” by Ray Charles peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Busted’ by Ray Charles peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1963)
(Saturday, October 19, 1963) — “Blue Bayou” by Roy Orbison peaked at #29 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Blue Bayou’ by Roy Orbison peaks at #29 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1963)
Video: 'The Beatles - This Boy (Takes 12 & 13, Isolated Vocals)'
(Thursday, October 17, 1963, approximately 9:00-10:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles recorded “This Boy,” written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney and the B-side to their fifth British single, tonight at EMI Studios in Studio 2 in London, completing the track in 15 takes. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘This Boy’ at EMI Studios in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1963)
Video: 'Beatles I Want To Hold Your Hand Outtakes + Stereo Instrumental'
(Thursday, October 17, 1963, approximately 7:00-9:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles recorded “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney and the A-side to their fifth British single, tonight at EMI Studios in Studio 2 in London, completing the track in 17 takes. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ at EMI Studios in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1963)
Video: 'The Beatles - Christmas Record 1963'
(Thursday, October 17, 1963, 2:30 -5:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles’ first four-track recording session took place on this day at Studio Two, EMI Studios, with the group taping a Christmas message for their fan club members, and a single take of “You Really Got A Hold On Me,” and their fifth UK single: “I Want To Hold Your Hand” and “This Boy.” Continue reading ‘The Beatles Christmas Record’ recorded for fan club members in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1963)
Video: 'I Saw Her Standing There (Live At The BBC For "Easy Beat" / 20th October 1963)'
(Wednesday, October 16, 1963, 9:00-10:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles taped their fourth and final session for the BBC Light Programme Easy Beat tonight at Playhouse Theatre in London. Continue reading The Beatles perform for BBC radio’s ‘Easy Beat’ at Playhouse Theatre in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1963)
