Category Archives: 1960s

‘Help Me, Rhonda/Kiss Me, Baby’ single by The Beach Boys released in USA 50 years ago today (Apr 5 1965)


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(Monday, April 5, 1965) — The single “Help Me, Rhonda“/”Kiss Me, Baby” by The Beach Boys was released today by Capitol Records. Continue reading ‘Help Me, Rhonda/Kiss Me, Baby’ single by The Beach Boys released in USA 50 years ago today (Apr 5 1965)

The Beatles film Indian restaurant scenes for ‘Help!’ film 50 years ago today (Apr 5 1965)


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(Monday, April 5, 1965) — The Beatles began filming the Rajahama Indian restaurant scenes for the band’s second feature film Help! today (through tomorrow, Apr. 6, 1965) at Twickenham Film Studios in London. Continue reading The Beatles film Indian restaurant scenes for ‘Help!’ film 50 years ago today (Apr 5 1965)

‘Shotgun’ by Junior Walker & the All Stars peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 3 1965)

(Saturday, April 3, 1965) — “Shotgun” by Junior Walker & the All Stars peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Shotgun’ by Junior Walker & the All Stars peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 3 1965)

‘Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood’ by The Animals peaks at #15 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 3 1965)

(Saturday, April 3, 1965) — “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” by The Animals peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood’ by The Animals peaks at #15 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 3 1965)

‘I Can’t Explain’ by The Who peaks at #93 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 3 1965)

(Saturday, April 3, 1965) — “I Can’t Explain” by The Who peaked at #93 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Can’t Explain’ by The Who peaks at #93 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 3 1965)

The Beatles attempt ‘That Means A Lot’ again, complete ‘You’re Going To Lose That Girl’ 60 years ago this hour (Mar 30 1965)


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(Tuesday, March 30, 1965, 7:00-10:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles this evening continued production of their fifth album Help! at EMI Studio 2 in London, making a second attempt at “That Means A Lot” (which would not be released) and finishing “You’re Going To Lose That Girl.” Continue reading The Beatles attempt ‘That Means A Lot’ again, complete ‘You’re Going To Lose That Girl’ 60 years ago this hour (Mar 30 1965)

‘Stop! In the Name of Love’ by The Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 27 1965)

(Saturday, March 27, 1965) — “Stop! In the Name of Love” by The Supremes peaked today at #1 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Mar. 27, Apr. 3, 1965). Continue reading ‘Stop! In the Name of Love’ by The Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 27 1965)

‘Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 27 1965)

(Saturday, March 27, 1965) — “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat” by Herman’s Hermits peaked today at #2 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 27 1965)

‘Goldfinger’ by Shirley Bassey peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 27 1965)

(Saturday, March 27, 1965) — “Goldfinger” by Shirley Bassey peaked today at #8 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Goldfinger’ by Shirley Bassey peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 27 1965)

‘People Get Ready’ by The Impressions peaks at #14 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 27 1965)

(Saturday, March 27, 1965) — “People Get Ready” by The Impressions peaked today at #14 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘People Get Ready’ by The Impressions peaks at #14 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 27 1965)