Video: 'The Beatles: 1965 Christmas Message Recording Session Out-Take'
(Tuesday, October 19, 1965) — The Beatles made the first of two attempts to record a Christmas message for members of their fan club (as they had in 1963 and 1964) today at Marquee Studio in London, produced by the group’s press officer Tony Barrow.
Video: 'The Beatles : If I Needed Someone (Mono)'
(Monday, October 18, 1965, 2:30-4:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles resumed recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, completing George Harrison’s “If I Needed Someone,” having recorded the backing track Oct. 16, 1965. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘If I Needed Someone’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 18 1965)
Video: 'Barbara Harris, John Cullum - On a Clear Day'
(Sunday, October 17, 1965, 7:00 p.m. EDT) — On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, with music by Burton Lane and a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and based loosely on the 1926 play Berkeley Square, opened on Broadway tonight at the Mark Hellinger Theatre at 237 West 51st Street in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. Continue reading ‘On a Clear Day You Can See Forever’ opens on Broadway 60 years ago this hour (Oct 17 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles - Day Tripper (Takes 1, 2 & 3) | Beatles Sessions'
(Saturday, October 16, 1965, 2:30-11:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles recorded the B-side to their next single, John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s “Day Tripper” this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Day Tripper’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 16 1965)
(Saturday, October 16, 1965) — “Treat Her Right” by Roy Head and the Traits peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Treat Her Right’ by Roy Head and the Traits peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 16 1965)
(Saturday, October 16, 1965) — “Just a Little Bit Better” by Herman’s Hermits peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Just a Little Bit Better’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 16 1965)
(Saturday, October 16, 1965) — “Do You Believe in Magic” by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Do You Believe in Magic’ by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 16 1965)
(Saturday, October 16, 1965) — “Mohair Sam” by Charlie Rich peaked at #21 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Mohair Sam’ by Charlie Rich peaks at #21 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 16 1965)
(Saturday, October 16, 1965) — “Dawn of Correction” by The Spokesmen peaked at #36 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Video: 'The Beatles Cartoon TV Series - Episode 4'
(Saturday, October 16, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EDT) — The Beatles abandon their flight and land in Africa while trying to get away from their fans on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.
