Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

‘Ferry Cross the Mersey’ by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 20 1965)

(Saturday, March 20, 1965) — “Ferry Cross the Mersey” by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaked today at #6 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Ferry Cross the Mersey’ by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 20 1965)

The Beatles complete scenes in Austria for ‘Help!’ feature film 60 years ago today (Mar 20 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Ticket To Ride | Help! (1965)'

(Saturday, March 20, 1965) — For the final day of filming Help! in Austria, The Beatles and their doubles appeared in scenes on the ski slopes. Continue reading The Beatles complete scenes in Austria for ‘Help!’ feature film 60 years ago today (Mar 20 1965)

The Beatles film scenes for ‘Help!’ in Austria 60 years ago today (Mar 19 1965)


Video: '2007 The Making of HELP Part 4/6' (Mar. 14-20, 1965, at 3:30)

(Friday, March 19, 1965) — The penultimate day of filming in Austria for The Beatles’ second feature film, Help!, took place today around the ski slopes of Obertauern. Continue reading The Beatles film scenes for ‘Help!’ in Austria 60 years ago today (Mar 19 1965)

The Beatles film marching band scenes for ‘Help!’ feature film in Austria 60 years ago today (Mar 18 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - The Filming Of Help: Home Movies in Colour - GREAT CLIPS' (Mar. 17-20, 1965, at 21:09)

(Thursday, March 18, 1965) — The Beatles filmed scenes for Help! today at three locations in Obertauern, Austria, on this day: at an Olympic ski jump, on the ski slopes, and in an après-ski cellar.

The Beatles filming curling scenes for ‘Help!’ in Austria 60 years ago today (Mar 17 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - The Filming Of Help: Home Movies in Colour - GREAT CLIPS' (Mar. 15-17, 1965, at 20:45)

(Wednesday, March 17, 1965) — On the day that Eight Arms To Hold You was announced as the title of The Beatles’ second feature film (it would eventually be called Help!), the group appeared in scenes on the curling rink in Obertauern, Austria.

The Beatles continue filming ‘Help!’ feature film in Austria 60 years ago today (Mar 15 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - The Filming Of Help: Home Movies in Colour - GREAT CLIPS' (Mar. 15-17, 1965, at 18:03)

(Monday, March 15, 1965) — The Beatles’ second day of filming for Help! in Austria took place today on the ski slopes in Obertauern, Austria. Continue reading The Beatles continue filming ‘Help!’ feature film in Austria 60 years ago today (Mar 15 1965)

Petula Clark performs on ‘Ed Sullivan’ 60 years ago this hour (Mar 14 1965)


Video: 'Petula Clark "Downtown" on The Ed Sullivan Show'

(Sunday, March 14, 1965, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Petula Clark made her debut appearance tonight on the live CBS television variety series The Ed Sullivan Show, performing “Downtown” and “I Know a Place” from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading Petula Clark performs on ‘Ed Sullivan’ 60 years ago this hour (Mar 14 1965)