Video: 'Roll Over Beethoven (2023 Mix)'
(Monday, May 11, 1964) — The Beatles today released Four by the Beatles, the second of three Beatles EPs released in the United States and the first of two by Capitol Records. Continue reading The Beatles release ‘Four by the Beatles’ EP 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 11 1964)
(Saturday, May 9, 1964) — “Hello, Dolly!” by Louis Armstrong peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hello, Dolly!’ by Louis Armstrong peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)
(Saturday, May 9, 1964) — “Do You Want to Know a Secret” by The Beatles peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Do You Want to Know a Secret’ by The Beatles peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)
(Saturday, May 9, 1964) — “Dead Man’s Curve” by Jan and Dean peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Dead Man’s Curve’ by Jan and Dean peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)
(Saturday, May 9, 1964) — “The Pink Panther Theme” by Henry Mancini peaked at #31 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Pink Panther Theme’ by Henry Mancini peaks at #31 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)
(Saturday, May 9, 1964) — “Thank You Girl” by The Beatles peaked at #35 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Thank You Girl’ by The Beatles peaks at #35 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)
(Saturday, May 9, 1964) — “P.S. I Love You” by The Beatles debuted today at #64 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart, the group’s 16th appearance on the chart since Jan. 18, 1964. Continue reading ‘P.S. I Love You’ by The Beatles debuts at #64 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)
Video: 'John Lennon is swimming in the pool [Honolulu, Hawaii, United States]'
(Monday, May 4, 1964, 1:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time) — John Lennon (and his wife, Cynthia) and George Harrison (and his new girlfriend, Pattie Boyd) of The Beatles, on a month-long holiday, were filmed today departing the airport in Honolulu for Tahiti. Continue reading John Lennon, George Harrison depart Hawaii for Tahiti to continue holiday 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles’ Second Album' (Clips 2-12 constitute original album)
(Saturday, May 2, 1964) — The Beatles’ Second Album, the second U.S. album by the rock band from Liverpool, England, to be issued by Capitol Records, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Top LPs chart for five consecutive weeks (May 2/9/16/23/30, 1964). Continue reading ‘The Beatles’ Second Album’ peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 2 1964)
(Saturday, May 2, 1964) — “Bits and Pieces” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Bits and Pieces’ by The Dave Clark Five peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 2 1964)
