Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

The Beatles perform second of two shows at Circus-Krone-Bau in Munich 60 years ago this hour (June 24 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles - Live in Munich, Germany (June 24th, 1966) - All Available Footage' (tonight's show begins at 9:01)

(Friday, June 24, 1966, 9:00 p.m. Central European Time) — The Beatles performed the second of two shows tonight at the Circus-Krone-Bau in Munich, Germany, on their tour of Germany, Japan and the Philippines. Continue reading The Beatles perform second of two shows at Circus-Krone-Bau in Munich 60 years ago this hour (June 24 1966)

The Beatles launch final world tour at Circus-Krone-Bau in Munich 60 years ago this hour (June 24 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles - Live in Munich, Germany (June 24th, 1966) - All Available Footage' (afternoon show at 0:00-9:00)

(Friday, June 24, 1966, 5:15 p.m. CET) — The Beatles launched what would become their final world tour today with the first of two shows at the Circus-Krone-Bau in Munich, Germany. Continue reading The Beatles launch final world tour at Circus-Krone-Bau in Munich 60 years ago this hour (June 24 1966)

The Beatles arrive in Munich to begin final world tour 60 years ago this hour (Jun 23 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles in Munich,Germany, June 23-25, 1966 (color)'

(Thursday, June 23, 1966, 12:40 p.m. Central European Time) — The Beatles arrived in Munich today for a three-city tour of West Germany. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in Munich to begin final world tour 60 years ago this hour (Jun 23 1966)

The Beatles depart London for Munich to begin final world tour 60 years ago this hour (Jun 23 1966)


Video: 'THE BEATLES at Heathrow airport / flying out to Munich - 23-06-1966 - Edited by Rafael Progressivo'

(Thursday, June 23, 1966, 11:05 a.m. BST) — The Beatles departed London Airport this morning for Munich to begin a three-city, six-show tour of West Germany, the first stage of a world tour that would end with the band’s final tour of the United States.

The Beatles complete recording of seventh studio album with ‘She Said She Said’ 60 years ago this hour (Jun 21 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles, John Lennon - She Said She Said (Composing Tapes/Demo)'

(Tuesday, June 21, 1966, 7:00 p.m.-3:45 a.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles complete recording of their seventh studio album Revolver tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording John Lennon’s “She Said She Said.” Continue reading The Beatles complete recording of seventh studio album with ‘She Said She Said’ 60 years ago this hour (Jun 21 1966)

‘Barefootin” by Robert Parker peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (June 18 1966)

(Saturday, June 18, 1966) — “Barefootin’” by Robert Parker at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Barefootin” by Robert Parker peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (June 18 1966)

‘Green Grass’ by Gary Lewis & the Playboys peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (June 18 1966)

(Saturday, June 18, 1966) — “Green Grass” by Gary Lewis & the Playboys at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Green Grass’ by Gary Lewis & the Playboys peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (June 18 1966)

‘River Deep – Mountain High’ by Ike & Tina Turner peaks at #88 in USA 60 years ago today (June 18 1966)

(Saturday, June 18, 1966) — “River Deep – Mountain High” by Ike & Tina Turner peaked at #88 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘River Deep – Mountain High’ by Ike & Tina Turner peaks at #88 in USA 60 years ago today (June 18 1966)

Michael Nesmith wraps up his pre-Monkees solo recording career 60 years ago today (Jun 17 1966)


Video: 'MICHAEL NESMITH COLPIX SINGLES 1965 66 5.Who Do You Love Unissued & 6.Get Out Of My Life Woman'

(Friday, June 17, 1966) — Michael Nesmith, a member of the made-for-TV band The Monkees, held his final pre-Monkees solo recording session today Sunset Sound Recorders, 6650 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood, completing “Who Do You Love?” and “Get Out of My Life Woman.”

The Beatles complete ‘Here, There And Everywhere’ and ‘Got To Get You Into My Life’ 60 years ago this hour (June 17 1966)


Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 4), June 6th - June 21st, 1966'
20:36 Here, There And Everywhere (Take 14) [Monitor Mix 1]
23:09 Here, There And Everywhere (Take 14) [Monitor Mix 2]
25:38 Here, There And Everywhere (Take 14)
[Monitor Mix 3]
27:42 Here, There And Everywhere (Take 14) [Monitor Mix 4]
30:09 Here There And Everywhere (Take 14) [Composite Monitor Mix]
32:41 Here, There And Everywhere (Take 14) [Isolation Mix]

(Friday, June 17, 1966, 7:00 p.m.-1:30 a.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles continued production of their seventh studio album Revolver tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London, completing overdubs for Paul McCartney’s “Here, There And Everywhere” and ““Got to Get You into My Life.” Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Here, There And Everywhere’ and ‘Got To Get You Into My Life’ 60 years ago this hour (June 17 1966)