(Saturday, February 20, 1965) — “Eight Days a Week” by The Beatles debuted today at #53 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Eight Days a Week’ by The Beatles debuts at #53 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 20 1965) →

(Saturday, February 20, 1965) — “I Don’t Want to Spoil the Party” by The Beatles debuted today at #81 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘I Don’t Want to Spoil the Party’ by The Beatles debuts at #81 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 20 1965) →

Video: 'The Beatles - That Means A Lot (Take 1 - Alternate Stereo Mix)'

(Saturday, February 20, 1965, noon-5:15 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles returned to the recording studio today for the sixth studio recording session of their forthcoming album, which would eventually be titled Help!, tracking the first takes of “That Means a Lot.” Continue reading The Beatles make first attempt at ‘That Means A Lot’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 20 1965) →

Video: 'The Beatles - You're Going To Lose That Girl (Production Acetate)'

(Friday, February 19 1965, 3:30-6:20 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles returned to the recording studio today for the fifth session of their forthcoming album, which would eventually be titled Help!, laying the groundwork for a new composition by John Lennon, “You’re Going to Lose That Girl.” Continue reading The Beatles record basic version of ‘You’re Going To Lose That Girl’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 19 1965) →

Video: 'If You've Got Trouble (Anthology 2 Version)'

(Thursday, February 18, 1965, 6:30-10:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles today continued production of their fifth album Help! at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking “If You’ve Got Trouble” (which would not be released until 1996) and “Tell Me What You See” this evening. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘If You’ve Got Trouble’ and ‘Tell Me What You See’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 18 1965) →