Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

The Beatles complete ‘If I Needed Someone’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 18 1965)


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(Monday, October 18, 1965, 2:30-4:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles resumed recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, completing George Harrison’s “If I Needed Someone,” having recorded the backing track Oct. 16, 1965. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘If I Needed Someone’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 18 1965)

The Beatles record ‘Day Tripper’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 16 1965)


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(Saturday, October 16, 1965, 2:30-11:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles recorded the B-side to their next single, John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s “Day Tripper” this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Day Tripper’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 16 1965)

‘Treat Her Right’ by Roy Head and the Traits peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 16 1965)

(Saturday, October 16, 1965) — “Treat Her Right” by Roy Head and the Traits peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Treat Her Right’ by Roy Head and the Traits peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 16 1965)

‘Just a Little Bit Better’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 16 1965)

(Saturday, October 16, 1965) — “Just a Little Bit Better” by Herman’s Hermits peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Just a Little Bit Better’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 16 1965)

‘Do You Believe in Magic’ by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 16 1965)

(Saturday, October 16, 1965) — “Do You Believe in Magic” by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Do You Believe in Magic’ by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 16 1965)

‘Mohair Sam’ by Charlie Rich peaks at #21 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 16 1965)

(Saturday, October 16, 1965) — “Mohair Sam” by Charlie Rich peaked at #21 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Mohair Sam’ by Charlie Rich peaks at #21 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 16 1965)

‘Not A Second Time’/’Slow Down’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Oct 16 1965)


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(Saturday, October 16, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EDT) — The Beatles abandon their flight and land in Africa while trying to get away from their fans on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

The Beatles record ‘Drive My Car’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 13 1965)


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(Wednesday, October 13, 1965, 7:00 p.m.-12:15 a.m. BST) — The Beatles resumed recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this evening at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking Paul McCartney and John Lennon’s “Drive My Car.” Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Drive My Car’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 13 1965)