Category Archives: 1960s

The Beatles record ‘Dizzy Miss Lizzy’ and ‘Bad Boy’ 60 years ago this hour (May 10 1965)


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(Monday, May 10, 1965, 8:00-11:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded two Larry Williams songs tonight, “Dizzy Miss Lizzy” and “Bad Boy,” initially intended for the June 14, 1965, release of the Capitol album Beatles VI. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Dizzy Miss Lizzy’ and ‘Bad Boy’ 60 years ago this hour (May 10 1965)

The Beatles begin filming Buckingham Palace scenes for ‘Help!’ film 60 years ago today (May 10 1965)


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(Monday, May 10, 1965) — The Beatles today began a two-day shoot at Cliveden House, a 19th century stately home in Maidenhead, Berkshire, for the Buckingham Palace scenes in the group’s second feature film Help!. Continue reading The Beatles begin filming Buckingham Palace scenes for ‘Help!’ film 60 years ago today (May 10 1965)

Legendary pianist Horowitz makes triumphant return to Carnegie Hall after 12 years 60 years ago this hour (May 9 1965)


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(Sunday, May 9, 1965, 3:38 p.m. EDT) — Russian-born American pianist Vladimir Horowitz performed publicly for the first time in 12 years today with a recital at Carnegie Hall in New York.

The Beatles film four exterior scenes for ‘Help!’ film 60 years ago today (May 9 1965)


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(Sunday, May 9, 1965) — The Beatles filmed a number of scenes for their second feature film Help! today in London and St Margaret’s, Twickenham. Continue reading The Beatles film four exterior scenes for ‘Help!’ film 60 years ago today (May 9 1965)

‘Count Me In’ by Gary Lewis & the Playboys peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (May 8 1965)

(Saturday, May 8, 1965) — “Count Me In” by Gary Lewis & the Playboys peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Count Me In’ by Gary Lewis & the Playboys peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (May 8 1965)

‘Ooo Baby Baby’ by The Miracles peaks at #16 in USA 60 years ago today (May 8 1965)

(Saturday, May 8, 1965) — “Ooo Baby Baby” by The Miracles peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Ooo Baby Baby’ by The Miracles peaks at #16 in USA 60 years ago today (May 8 1965)

‘Whipped Cream’ by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass peaks at #68 in USA 60 years ago today (May 8 1965)

(Saturday, May 8, 1965) — “Whipped Cream” by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass peaked at #68 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Whipped Cream’ by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass peaks at #68 in USA 60 years ago today (May 8 1965)

Bob Dylan films early promo clip for ‘Subterranean Homesick Blues’ 60 years ago today (May 8 1965)


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(Saturday, May 8, 1965) — Bob Dylan made one of the earliest pop music videos today when he filmed a promotional clip today for his current single, “Subterranean Homesick Blues.Continue reading Bob Dylan films early promo clip for ‘Subterranean Homesick Blues’ 60 years ago today (May 8 1965)

The Beatles film ‘Paul on the floor’ scene for ‘Help!’ film 60 years ago today (May 7 1965)


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(Friday, May 7, 1965) — Following their three-day shoot on Salisbury Plain for Help!, The Beatles today returned to Twickenham Film Studios to film the ‘exciting adventure of Paul on the floor’ scene in which Paul McCartney is accidentally injected with reducing fluid, loses his clothes, and misses out on much of the action while various people make a play for Ringo Starr’s ring.

The Beatles begin three-day Salisbury Plain shoot for ‘Help!’ film 60 years ago today (May 3 1965)


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(Monday, May 3, 1965) — The Beatles began a three-day location shoot today for the military scenes in their second feature film Help! on Salisbury Plain at Knighton Down in Larkhill, Wiltshire. Continue reading The Beatles begin three-day Salisbury Plain shoot for ‘Help!’ film 60 years ago today (May 3 1965)