(Saturday, September 21, 1963) — “Blue Velvet” by Bobby Vinton peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks (Sept. 21/28, Oct. 5, 1963). Continue reading ‘Blue Velvet’ by Bobby Vinton peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1963)
Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s
‘(Love Is Like a) Heat Wave’ by Martha and the Vandellas peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1963)
(Saturday, September 21, 1963) — “(Love Is Like a) Heat Wave” by Martha and the Vandellas peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘(Love Is Like a) Heat Wave’ by Martha and the Vandellas peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1963)
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‘Mickey’s Monkey’ by The Miracles peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1963)
(Saturday, September 21, 1963) — “Mickey’s Monkey” by The Miracles peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Mickey’s Monkey’ by The Miracles peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1963)
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‘Then He Kissed Me’ by The Crystals peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1963)
(Saturday, September 14, 1963) — “Then He Kissed Me” by The Crystals peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Then He Kissed Me’ by The Crystals peaks at #6 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1963)
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‘Surfer Girl’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1963)
(Saturday, September 14, 1963) — “Surfer Girl” by The Beach Boys peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Surfer Girl’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1963)
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The Beatles record George Harrison’s ‘Don’t Bother Me’ at EMI Studios in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1963)
Video: 'The Beatles in the recording studio (Sept. 12th, 1963) Don't Bother Me takes 10 13'
(Thursday, September 12, 1963, 7:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — After a half-hour break following their first recording session of the day, The Beatles returned to EMI Studio 2 in London tonight to record a remake of George Harrison’s first solo composition “Don’t Bother Me” for their second album With The Beatles. Continue reading The Beatles record George Harrison’s ‘Don’t Bother Me’ at EMI Studios in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1963)
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The Beatles record ‘Messages to Australia’ and ‘Hold Me Tight’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1963)
Video: 'The Beatles - Message To Australia (Take 1, 2, 3, and 4)'
(Thursday, September 12, 1963, 2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — After recording a few special messages for broadcast on Australian radio, The Beatles this afternoon recorded “Hold Me Tight” at EMI Studio 2 in London for their second studio album With The Beatles. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Messages to Australia’ and ‘Hold Me Tight’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1963)
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The Beatles record ‘Not a Second Time’ at EMI Recording Studio in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1963)
Video: 'Not A Second Time (Remastered 2009)'
(Wednesday, September 11, 1963, 7:00 p.m.-10:15 p.m. British Summer Time) — After a dinner break, The Beatles returned to EMI Studios in London tonight to record another John Lennon song, “Not a Second Time,” for their second album With The Beatles. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Not a Second Time’ at EMI Recording Studio in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1963)
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The Beatles record ‘All I’ve Got to Do’ at EMI Recording Studio in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1963)
Video: 'All I've Got To Do (Remastered 2009)'
(Wednesday, September 11, 1963, 2:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — For the first time since July 30, The Beatles returned to EMI Recording Studio 2 today to work on their second studio album, With The Beatles. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘All I’ve Got to Do’ at EMI Recording Studio in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1963)
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The Beatles receive ‘Top Vocal Group of the Year’ award from Variety Club of Great Britain 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1963)
Video: 'Want A Fight? Liston's Here! Melody Maker Poll Awards 1963 (Featuring The Beatles) - 10 Sep 1963'
(Tuesday, September 10, 1963) — The Beatles attended a luncheon of the Variety Club of Great Britain today at the Savoy Hotel in London to pick up the award for Top Vocal Group of the Year. Continue reading The Beatles receive ‘Top Vocal Group of the Year’ award from Variety Club of Great Britain 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1963)
