Category Archives: 1960s

‘A World Without Love’ by Peter and Gordon peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1964)

(Saturday, June 27, 1964) — “A World Without Love” by Peter and Gordon (written by The Beatles’ Lennon-McCartney songwriting team) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘A World Without Love’ by Peter and Gordon peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1964)

‘Bad to Me’ by Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1964)

(Saturday, June 27, 1964) — “Bad to Me” by Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas (written by The Beatles’ Lennon-McCartney songwriting team) peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Bad to Me’ by Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1964)

‘Four by the Beatles’ EP by The Beatles peaks at #92 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1964)


Video: 'Roll Over Beethoven (2023 Mix)'

(Saturday, June 27, 1964)Four by the Beatles, an extended play (EP) featuring four previously released songs by The Beatles, peaked at #92 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Four by the Beatles’ EP by The Beatles peaks at #92 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1964)

German version of ‘She Loves You’ by The Beatles debuts, peaks at #97 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1964)

(Saturday, June 27, 1964) — “Sie Liebt Dich (She Loves You)” by The Beatles debuted and peaked at #97 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week, the group’s 19th appearance on the chart since Jan. 18, 1964. Continue reading German version of ‘She Loves You’ by The Beatles debuts, peaks at #97 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1964)

The Beatles release ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ soundtrack album in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 26 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night (Original Motion Picture Sound...' (12 tracks)

(Friday, June 26, 1964)A Hard Day’s Night, the soundtrack for The Beatles’ debut film, was released today in the United States by United Artists Records, whose parent company owned the rights to the film. Continue reading The Beatles release ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ soundtrack album in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 26 1964)

The Beatles interviewed by Bob Rogers at New City Hotel in Dunedin, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1964)


Video: '83 Dunedin (26-29 June 1964)' (Rogers interview at 0:00-16:10)

(Friday, June 26, 1964, evening) — The Beatles were interviewed this evening by Sydney DJ Bob Rogers of 2SM radio in their room at New City Hotel in Dunedin, New Zealand. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed by Bob Rogers at New City Hotel in Dunedin, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1964)

The Beatles appear at Auckland Town Hall 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1964)


Video: 'BEATLES AT THE STADIUM 1964 VOL.14' (June 25, 1964, at 6:35-8:44)

(Thursday, June 25, 1964) — The Beatles were hosted today by Mayor Dove-Myer Robinson at Aukland Town Hall in New Zealand. Continue reading The Beatles appear at Auckland Town Hall 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1964)

The Beatles interviewed by Bob Rogers at Royal International Hotel in Auckland, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1964)


Video: '82 Wellington (18-25 June 1964)' (Rogers interview at 24:58-30:09)

(Thursday, June 25, 1964) — John, Paul and Ringo of The Beatles were interviewed today by Sydney DJ Bob Rogers of 2SM after the group’s press conference at the Royal International Hotel in Auckland, New Zealand. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed by Bob Rogers at Royal International Hotel in Auckland, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1964)

The Beatles interviewed by Bob Rogers at Hotel St. George in Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1964)


Video: '82 Wellington (18-25 June 1964)' (Rogers interview at 18:11-24:52)

(Tuesday, June 23, 1964, afternoon New Zealand Standard Time) — John, Paul and Ringo of The Beatles were interviewed this afternoon by Sydney DJ Bob Rogers of 2SM radio in their room at Hotel St. George in Wellington, New Zealand. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed by Bob Rogers at Hotel St. George in Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1964)