Category Archives: Movies 1960s

The Beatles film black-and-white sequence of title song for ‘Help!’ film 60 years ago today (Apr 22 1965)


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(Thursday, April 22, 1965) — The Beatles performed the black-and-white sequence used in the opening of their second feature film Help! today at Twickenham Film Studios.

The Beatles record ‘Help!’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Apr 13 1965)


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(Tuesday, April 13, 1965, 7:00-11:15 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles continued production of their fifth album Help! at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording “Help!”, the title song to their next feature film, album and single. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Help!’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Apr 13 1965)

‘Ticket to Ride’/’Yes It Is’ single by The Beatles released 60 years ago today (Apr 9 1965)


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(Friday, April 9, 1965) — The single “Ticket to Ride“/”Yes It Is” by The Beatles was released today in the UK (Apr. 19, 1965, in the U.S.) Continue reading ‘Ticket to Ride’/’Yes It Is’ single by The Beatles released 60 years ago today (Apr 9 1965)

The Beatles film pub cellar sequence for feature film 60 years ago today (Apr 7 1965)

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(Wednesday, April 7, 1965) — The pub cellar sequence for The Beatles’ second feature film, Help!, was filmed today at Twickenham Film Studios in England. Continue reading The Beatles film pub cellar sequence for feature film 60 years ago today (Apr 7 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)

‘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)

The Beatles film scenes for ‘Help!’ in Austria 60 years ago today (Mar 19 1965)


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(Friday, March 19, 1965) — The penultimate day of filming in Austria for The Beatles’ second feature film, Help!, took place today around the ski slopes of Obertauern. Continue reading The Beatles film scenes for ‘Help!’ in Austria 60 years ago today (Mar 19 1965)

The Beatles film marching band scenes for ‘Help!’ feature film in Austria 60 years ago today (Mar 18 1965)


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(Thursday, March 18, 1965) — The Beatles filmed scenes for Help! today at three locations in Obertauern, Austria, on this day: at an Olympic ski jump, on the ski slopes, and in an après-ski cellar.

The Beatles filming curling scenes for ‘Help!’ in Austria 60 years ago today (Mar 17 1965)


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(Wednesday, March 17, 1965) — On the day that Eight Arms To Hold You was announced as the title of The Beatles’ second feature film (it would eventually be called Help!), the group appeared in scenes on the curling rink in Obertauern, Austria.