Video: 'Yesterday (Anthology 2 Version)'
(Monday, June 14, 1965, 7:00-10:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles continued production of their fifth studio album Help! this evening at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording two takes of “Yesterday,” what would become one of the most covered songs in the history of recorded music (an additional vocal track by McCartney and a string quartet were overdubbed onto take 2 on June 17, 1965).
Video: 'The Beatles - Beatles VI (Full Album)'
(Monday, June 14, 1965) — Beatles VI, the seventh Capitol Records studio album by the English rock band the Beatles in the United States and Canada (including The Beatles’ Story), was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘Beatles VI’ album by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago today (June 14 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles - I've Just Seen A Face (Mono) | Help! LP Mono'
(Monday, June 14, 1965, 2:30-5:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles continued production of their fifth studio album Help! this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording “I’ve Just Seen a Face” and “I’m Down.” Continue reading The Beatles record ‘I’ve Just Seen a Face’ and ‘I’m Down’ 60 years ago this hour (June 14 1965)
(Saturday, June 12, 1965) — “Back in My Arms Again” by The Supremes peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Back in My Arms Again’ by The Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (June 12 1965)
(Saturday, June 12, 1965) — “Crying in the Chapel” by Elvis Presley peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Crying in the Chapel’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (June 12 1965)
Video: 'The Early Beatles (Capitol - 1965)' (11 tracks)
(Saturday, June 12, 1965) — The Early Beatles, The Beatles’ sixth album released on Capitol Records and their eighth album overall for the American market, peaked at #43 on today’s Billboard 200 album chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Early Beatles’ album by The Beatles peaks at #43 in USA 60 years ago today (June 12 1965)
Video: 'June 12, 1965 | Beatles Interviewed by George Yateman'
(Saturday, June 12, 1965, 2:40 p.m. British Summer Time) — What was slated to be a quiet screening of their forthcoming film turned into a global press spectacle today, as the Beatles faced an unrelenting wave of cameras and questions over their upcoming royal honors. Continue reading The Beatles face press at Twickenham to discuss MBE honors 60 years ago this hour (June 12 1965)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Jane Asher in a airport'
(Friday, June 11, 1965, about midnight British Summer Time) — Paul McCartney returned to London this evening one day early from a two-week holiday in Portugal so all The Beatles could be in Britain on the day it was announced that they would be awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire. Continue reading Paul McCartney returns to London ahead of MBE announcement 60 years ago this hour (June 11 1965)
Video: 'THE ROLLING STONES - GOT LIVE IF YOU WANT IT! (The U.K. EP)'
(Friday, June 11, 1965) — The Rolling Stones’ extended play (EP) Got Live If You Want It!, the band’s first live recording to be released, landed in record shops today in the UK only.
Video: 'Herman's Hermits "Mrs. Brown, You've Got A Lovely Daughter" on The Ed Sullivan Show'
(Sunday, June 6, 1965, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Herman’s Hermits performed “Mrs. Brown You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter,” “I’m Henry The VIII, I Am” and “Wonderful World” tonight on the live CBS television variety series The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading Herman’s Hermits perform on ‘Ed Sullivan’ 60 years ago this hour (June 6 1965)
