Video: 'Come On (2022 Stereo Mix / Remaster) - The Rolling Stones'
(Friday, June 7, 1963) — The British rock music band The Rolling Stones released their first single for Decca Records today on Decca Records, covering Chuck Berry’s “Come On” and “I Want to Be Loved” by Willie Dixon. Continue reading The Rolling Stones release their first single ‘Come On’/’I Want To Be Loved’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 7 1963)
(Saturday, June 1, 1963) — “It’s My Party” by Lesley Gore peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (June 1/8, 1963). Continue reading ‘It’s My Party’ by Lesley Gore peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1963)
Video: 'Love These Goon Shows! (Live At The BBC For "Pop Go The Beatles" / 11th June, 1963)'
(Saturday, June 1, 1963, 1:30-5:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles recorded an appearance today for the third episode of the BBC Light Programme Pop Go The Beatles at BBC Paris Studio in London, just hours after recording the second episode. Continue reading The Beatles record third episode of BBC’s ‘Pop Go The Beatles’ radio series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1963)
Video: 'Sure To Fall (In Love With You)'
(Saturday, June 1, 1963, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles recorded an appearance today for the second episode of the BBC Light Programme Pop Go The Beatles at BBC Paris Studio in London. Continue reading The Beatles record second episode of BBC’s ‘Pop Go The Beatles’ radio series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1963)
Video: 'The Beatles - 58 Bad to Me (Demo) (Bootleg Recordings 1963)'
(Friday, May 31, 1963) — John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles recorded a demo of their composition “Bad To Me” today for Billy J. Kramer with The Dakotas, who would record it at EMI Studios in London on June 27, 1963. Continue reading John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles record ‘Bad To Me’ demo 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 31 1963)
(Saturday, May 25, 1963) — “Surfin’ U.S.A.” by The Beach Boys peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Surfin’ U.S.A.’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 25 1963)
(Saturday, May 25, 1963) — “Take These Chains from My Heart” by Ray Charles peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Take These Chains from My Heart’ by Ray Charles peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 25 1963)
(Saturday, May 25, 1963) — “Another Saturday Night” by Sam Cooke peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Another Saturday Night’ by Sam Cooke peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 25 1963)
Video: 'The Beatles - Pop Goes The Beatles (BBC, Pop Go The Beatles #01 - 4 June 1963)'
(Friday, May 24, 1963, 2:00-6:00 pm British Summer Time) — The Beatles performed this afternoon for the debut of the BBC Light Programme Pop Go The Beatles at Studio 2, Aeolian Hall in London. Continue reading The Beatles record debut edition of BBC radio series ‘Pop Go The Beatles’ at Aeolian Hall in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 24 1963)
Audio: 'The Beatles - Please Please Me (BBC, Steppin' Out - 3 June 1963)'
(Tuesday, May 21, 1963, 10:00 p.m.-11:15 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles recorded the second of two radio sessions for different BBC shows tonight, both at the Playhouse Theatre in London. Continue reading The Beatles perform six songs for BBC radio’s ‘Steppin’ Out’ at Playhouse Theatre in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 21 1963)
