Category Archives: 1960s

The Beatles record ‘What Goes On’ and ’12-Bar Original’ 60 years ago this hour (Nov 4 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles : What Goes On (Mono)'

(Thursday, November 4, 1965, 11:00 p.m.-3:30 a.m. GMT) — The Beatles resumed recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this evening at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Ringo Starr’s “What Goes On” and the group’s “12-Bar Original” instrumental. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘What Goes On’ and ’12-Bar Original’ 60 years ago this hour (Nov 4 1965)

The Beatles record ‘Michelle’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Nov 3 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles : Michelle (Mono)'

(Wednesday, November 3, 1965, 2:30-11:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles resumed recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking Paul McCartney and John Lennon “Michelle.” Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Michelle’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Nov 3 1965)

The Beatles conclude taping ‘The Music of Lennon and McCartney’ TV special 60 years ago today (Nov 2 1965)


Video: 'The Music Of Lennon and McCartney (Full TV Special 12/16/1965)'

(Tuesday, November 2, 1965) — The Beatles conclude taping the television special The Music Of Lennon & McCartney today at Granada TV Centre in Manchester for airing on Dec. 16, 1965. Continue reading The Beatles conclude taping ‘The Music of Lennon and McCartney’ TV special 60 years ago today (Nov 2 1965)

The Beatles begin taping ‘The Music of Lennon and McCartney’ TV special 60 years ago today (Nov 1 1965)


Video: 'The Music Of Lennon and McCartney (Full TV Special 12/16/1965)'

(Monday, November 1, 1965) — The Beatles began taping the television special The Music Of Lennon & McCartney today at Granada TV Centre in Manchester for airing on Dec. 16, 1965. Continue reading The Beatles begin taping ‘The Music of Lennon and McCartney’ TV special 60 years ago today (Nov 1 1965)

‘A Lover’s Concerto’ by The Toys peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 30 1965)

(Saturday, October 30, 1965) — “A Lover’s Concerto” by The Toys peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘A Lover’s Concerto’ by The Toys peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 30 1965)

‘Keep on Dancing’ by The Gentrys peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 30 1965)

(Saturday, October 30, 1965) — “Keep on Dancing” by The Gentrys peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Keep on Dancing’ by The Gentrys peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 30 1965)

‘Make Me Your Baby’ by Barbara Lewis peaks at #11 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 30 1965)

(Saturday, October 30, 1965) — “Make Me Your Baby” by Barbara Lewis peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Make Me Your Baby’ by Barbara Lewis peaks at #11 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 30 1965)

‘Universal Soldier’ by Glen Campbell peaks at #45 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 30 1965)

(Saturday, October 30, 1965) — “Universal Soldier” by Glen Campbell peaked at #45 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Universal Soldier’ by Glen Campbell peaks at #45 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 30 1965)

‘You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me’/’Chains’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Oct 30 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles Cartoon TV Series - Episode 6'

(Saturday, October 30, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EDT) — The Beatles go on safari in Africa hoping to photograph the local wildlife on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

British model Jean Shrimpton helps launch the miniskirt 60 years ago today (Oct 30 1965)


Video: '1965 Melbourne Cup Jean Shrimpton Mini Skirt'

(Saturday, October 30, 1965) — The miniskirt had its “coming out” of sorts today as British model Jean Shrimpton scandalized onlookers by showing up for Victoria Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, in a white, sleeveless shift dress, made by Colin Rolfe, that had a hem four inches above her knees. Continue reading British model Jean Shrimpton helps launch the miniskirt 60 years ago today (Oct 30 1965)