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)
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)
(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)
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)
(Saturday, September 5, 1964) — “And I Love Her” by the Beatles peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘And I Love Her’ by The Beatles peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1964)
(Saturday, September 5, 1964) — “If I Fell” by The Beatles peaked at #53 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘If I Fell’ by The Beatles peaks at #53 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 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)
Video: 'The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night (Original 1964 Theatrical Trailer, 4K Restored 16mm Scan)'
(Tuesday, August 11, 1964, 7:00 p.m. EDT) — A Hard Day’s Night, a comedy film about the hectic lives of the English rock group The Beatles, opened in the U.S. tonight, including the Astor, the Trans-Lux East (both in Manhattan), and other theaters in the New York City area. Continue reading The Beatles’ ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ feature film opens in U.S. 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Aug 11 1964)
(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “A Hard Day’s Night” by The Beatles peaked today at #1 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutives weeks (Aug. 1/8, 1964). Continue reading ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964)
(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “I’ll Cry Instead” by The Beatles debuted today at #62 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘I’ll Cry Instead’ by The Beatles debuts at #62 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay (Aug 1 1964)
