(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “You’re My World” by Cilla Black (production by The Beatles’ producer George Martin) peaked today at #26 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You’re My World’ by Cilla Black peaks at #26 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964) →

(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “I Want to Hold Your Hand” by the Boston Pops Orchestra (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked today at #55 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ by Boston Pops Orchestra peaks at #55 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964) →

Video: 'Interview with The Beatles for Swedish radio [part 4]'

(Wednesday, July 29, 1964) — As Ringo Starr and other guests enjoyed the festivities in the background, Paul McCartney, in an interview with Swedish radio producer and host Klas Burling today in Stockholm, shared his memories of working on A Hard Day’s Night, The Beatles’ first feature film.

McCartney revealed that “If I Fell” is his personal favorite track from the film. He also mentioned that “It’s for You,” a song written during the film’s production, was given to Cilla Black as it didn’t quite fit the Beatles’ style.

Additionally, Paul discussed the upcoming American tour and the excitement surrounding a ticker-tape parade set for their arrival in San Francisco.

Video: 'The Beatles Sweden Stockholm 1964-7-28.flv'

(Tuesday, July 28, 1964, shows scheduled to begin at 6:45 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Central European Time; also on the bill were The Kays, The Moonlighters, The Streaplers, Jimmy Justice, The Mascots, and The Shanes) — The Beatles performed the first of two shows tonight at Johanneshovs Isstadion in Stockholm, Sweden, as part of the second European leg of their 1964 world tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two shows at Johanneshovs Isstadion in Stockholm 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1964) →

Video: 'The Beatles swedish interviews (1963) Part 2' (July 28, 1964, at 0:00-1:56)

(Tuesday, July 28, 1964, 12:30 p.m. Central European Time) — The Beatles were interviewed by Klas Burling today on their plane after arriving at Arlanda Airport in Stockholm from London via Copenhagen for four shows at the Johanneshovs Isstadion. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in Stockholm to perform four shows 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1964) →