Video: 'The Beatles - Twist And Shout - The Mersey Sound (Best Available Quality)'
(Tuesday, August 27, 1963, filming began at 9:30 a.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles were filmed today performing for The Mersey Sound, a TV special that focused on the current uprising of musical talent coming out of Liverpool, England. Continue reading The Beatles perform for BBC documentary ‘The Mersey Sound’ in Southport, England 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 1963)
Video: 'The Beatles Live At ABC Theatre, Blackpool, England + Backstage - Color Home Movie - 25 August 1963'
(Sunday, August 25, 1963) — The Beatles were filmed both backstage and on stage today at the ABC Theatre in Blackpool, England. Continue reading The Beatles filmed at ABC Theatre in Blackpool, England 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 25 1963)
(Saturday, August 24, 1963) — “Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh” by Allan Sherman peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh’ by Allan Sherman peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1963)
(Saturday, August 24, 1963) — “Candy Girl” by The Four Seasons peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Candy Girl’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1963)
(Saturday, August 24, 1963) — “Denise” by Randy & the Rainbows peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Denise’ by Randy & the Rainbows peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1963)
(Saturday, August 24, 1963) — “Danke Schoen” by Wayne Newton peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Danke Schoen’ by Wayne Newton peaks at #13 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1963)
Video: 'Interview with The Beatles for swedish radio [Part 1]'
(Friday, August 23, 1963) — On the the fifth of The Beatles’ six consecutive dates in the English seaside town of Bournemouth, the rock music band The Beatles were interviewed tonight by Klas Burling at Gaumont Cinema for broadcast on Swedish radio. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed for Swedish radio in Bournemouth, England 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 1963)
Video: 'She Loves You (Remastered 2009)'
(Friday, August 23, 1963) — The Beatles released their fourth single “She Loves You” b/w “I’ll Get You” today in Britain on Parlophone. Continue reading The Beatles release fourth single ‘She Loves You’/’I’ll Get You’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 1963)
(Saturday, August 17, 1963) — “Blowin’ in the Wind” by Peter, Paul and Mary peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’ by Peter, Paul and Mary peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 17 1963)
(Saturday, August 17, 1963) — “Judy’s Turn to Cry” by Lesley Gore peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Judy’s Turn to Cry’ by Lesley Gore peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 17 1963)
