Video: 'The Music Of Lennon and McCartney (Full TV Special 12/16/1965)'
(Monday, November 1, 1965) — The Beatles began taping the television special The Music Of Lennon & McCartney today at Granada TV Centre in Manchester for airing on Dec. 16, 1965. Continue reading The Beatles begin taping ‘The Music of Lennon and McCartney’ TV special 60 years ago today (Nov 1 1965)
(Saturday, October 30, 1965) — “A Lover’s Concerto” by The Toys peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘A Lover’s Concerto’ by The Toys peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 30 1965)
(Saturday, October 30, 1965) — “Keep on Dancing” by The Gentrys peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Keep on Dancing’ by The Gentrys peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 30 1965)
(Saturday, October 30, 1965) — “Make Me Your Baby” by Barbara Lewis peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Make Me Your Baby’ by Barbara Lewis peaks at #11 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 30 1965)
(Saturday, October 30, 1965) — “Universal Soldier” by Glen Campbell peaked at #45 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Universal Soldier’ by Glen Campbell peaks at #45 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 30 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles Cartoon TV Series - Episode 6'
(Saturday, October 30, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EDT) — The Beatles go on safari in Africa hoping to photograph the local wildlife on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.
Video: '"We Can Work It Out"- The Beatles. Takes 1 and 2.' (Oct. 29, 1965, at 2:05)
(Friday, October 29, 1965, 2:00-4:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles completed recording the A-side of their next single, Paul McCartney and John Lennon’s “We Can Work It Out,” this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, adding more vocals and a second harmonium part (recording began on Oct. 20, 1965). Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘We Can Work It Out’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 29 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles press conference after getting their MBEs October 26 1965 (reconstruction)'
(Tuesday, October 26, 1965, 12:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles held a press conference today in the downstairs bar of the Savile Theatre after receiving their MBE medals (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) from Queen Elizabeth II at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London. Continue reading The Beatles hold press conference after collecting MBEs 60 years ago this hour (Oct 26 1965)
Video: 'Beatles at the Palace'
(Tuesday, October 26, 1965, 10:00 a.m. GMT) — 4,000 fans greeted The Beatles today as they were chauffeured (in John Lennon’s black Rolls Royce) into Buckingham Palace in London to collect their MBEs (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) from Queen Elizabeth II “for a significant achievement or outstanding service to the community.” Continue reading The Beatles collect their MBEs at Buckingham Palace in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 26 1965)
Video: 'I'm Looking Through You (Take 1) (Oct 1965) | THE BEATLES ULTRA RARE TRAX Vol. 1'
(Sunday, October 24, 1965, 2:30-11:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles resumed recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, making the first of three attempts at Paul McCartney and John Lennon “I’m Looking Through You.” Continue reading The Beatles attempt to record ‘I’m Looking Through You’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 24 1965)
