Category Archives: Movies 1960s

The Beatles record ‘You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 18 1965)


Video: 'You've Got To Hide Your Love Away (Take 5 / Anthology 2 Version)'

(Thursday, February 18, 1965, 3:30-5:15 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles today continued production of their fifth studio album Help! and second feature film of the same title at EMI Studio 2 in London, completing “You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away” this afternoon. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 18 1965)

The Beatles record ‘The Night Before’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Feb 17 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles : The Night Before (Mono)'

(Wednesday, February 17, 1965, 2:00-7:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles today continued production of their fifth studio album Help! and second feature film of the same title at EMI Studio 2 in London, completing “The Night Before” this afternoon/evening. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘The Night Before’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Feb 17 1965)

The Beatles complete ‘I Need You’ and ‘Another Girl’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 16 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - I need you (production acetate, mono)'

(Tuesday, February 16, 1965, 2:30-5:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles today continued production of their fifth album Help! and second feature film of the same title at EMI Studio 2 in London, completing “I Need You” and “Another Girl” this afternoon. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘I Need You’ and ‘Another Girl’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 16 1965)

The Beatles begin taping songs for their second film ‘Help!’ and its soundtrack LP 60 years ago this hour (Feb 15 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Ticket To Ride (Take 2 - narrow stereo)'

(Monday, February 15, 1965, 2:30-5:45 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles today began recording their fifth sudio album Help!, the soundtrack to their second feature film which would eventually be titled Help!, this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking “Ticket to Ride.” Continue reading The Beatles begin taping songs for their second film ‘Help!’ and its soundtrack LP 60 years ago this hour (Feb 15 1965)

‘Extracts from the Album A Hard Day’s Night’ EP by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 6 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles ?- Extracts From The Album A Hard Day's Night - EP Vinyl Unboxing'

(Friday, November 6, 1964) — The Beatles today released Extracts from the Album A Hard Day’s Night, the band’s seventh official extended play release, featuring four previously released tracks from the album that were not featured in the film. Continue reading ‘Extracts from the Album A Hard Day’s Night’ EP by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 6 1964)

‘James Bond Theme’ by Billy Strange peaks at #58 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1964)

(Saturday, October 3, 1964) — “James Bond Theme” by Billy Strange peaked at #58 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘James Bond Theme’ by Billy Strange peaks at #58 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1964)

Sean Connery absent at ‘Goldfinger’ premiere in London as third James Bond film debuts 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1964)


Video: 'Goldfinger' (trailer)

(Thursday, September 17, 1964, 8:15 p.m. BST)Goldfinger, the third installment in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions, premiered tonight at the Odeon Leicester Square. Continue reading Sean Connery absent at ‘Goldfinger’ premiere in London as third James Bond film debuts 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1964)

‘I Should Have Known Better’ by The Beatles peaks at #53 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay (Aug 15 1964)

(Saturday, August 15, 1964) — “I Should Have Known Better” by The Beatles peaked at #53 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Should Have Known Better’ by The Beatles peaks at #53 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay (Aug 15 1964)