Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

‘Silhouettes’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (May 15 1965)

(Saturday, May 15, 1965) — “Silhouettes” by Herman’s Hermits peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Silhouettes’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (May 15 1965)

‘I’ll Be Doggone’ by Marvin Gaye peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (May 15 1965)

(Saturday, May 15, 1965) — “I’ll Be Doggone” by Marvin Gaye peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I’ll Be Doggone’ by Marvin Gaye peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (May 15 1965)

‘Subterranean Homesick Blues’ by Bob Dylan peaks at #39 in USA 60 years ago today (May 15 1965)

(Saturday, May 15, 1965) — “Subterranean Homesick Blues” by Bob Dylan peaked at #39 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Subterranean Homesick Blues’ by Bob Dylan peaks at #39 in USA 60 years ago today (May 15 1965)

The Rolling Stones record ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’ in Hollywood 60 years ago this hour (May 12 1965)


Video: 'The Rolling Stones - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (Official Lyric Video)'

(Wednesday, May 12, 1965, 8:00 p.m. PDT) — The Rolling Stones recorded the final version of “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction, considered by some critics to be one of the all-time greatest rock songs ever recorded, tonight at RCA Studios in Hollywood. Continue reading The Rolling Stones record ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’ in Hollywood 60 years ago this hour (May 12 1965)

The Beatles wrap up filming for ‘Help!’ 60 years ago today (May 11 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Help! Movie 1965 1080p BluRay HD' (May 10-11, 1965, at 30:54-30:59; 58:31-1:04:02)

(Tuesday, May 11, 1965) — The Beatles today concluded filming for their second feature film Help! with a second day of filming at Cliveden House, a 19th century stately home in Maidenhead, Berkshire. Continue reading The Beatles wrap up filming for ‘Help!’ 60 years ago today (May 11 1965)

The Beatles record ‘Dizzy Miss Lizzy’ and ‘Bad Boy’ 60 years ago this hour (May 10 1965)


Video: 'Bad Boy (Remastered 2009)'

(Monday, May 10, 1965, 8:00-11:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded two Larry Williams songs tonight, “Dizzy Miss Lizzy” and “Bad Boy,” initially intended for the June 14, 1965, release of the Capitol album Beatles VI. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Dizzy Miss Lizzy’ and ‘Bad Boy’ 60 years ago this hour (May 10 1965)

The Beatles begin filming Buckingham Palace scenes for ‘Help!’ film 60 years ago today (May 10 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Help! Movie 1965 1080p BluRay HD' (May 10-11, 1965, at 30:57-31:02; 58:34-1:04:05)

(Monday, May 10, 1965) — The Beatles today began a two-day shoot at Cliveden House, a 19th century stately home in Maidenhead, Berkshire, for the Buckingham Palace scenes in the group’s second feature film Help!. Continue reading The Beatles begin filming Buckingham Palace scenes for ‘Help!’ film 60 years ago today (May 10 1965)

Legendary pianist Horowitz makes triumphant return to Carnegie Hall after 12 years 60 years ago this hour (May 9 1965)


Video: 'Vladimir Horowitz - At Carnegie Hall May 9 1965'

(Sunday, May 9, 1965, 3:38 p.m. EDT) — Russian-born American pianist Vladimir Horowitz performed publicly for the first time in 12 years today with a recital at Carnegie Hall in New York.

The Beatles film four exterior scenes for ‘Help!’ film 60 years ago today (May 9 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Help! Movie 1965 1080p BluRay HD' (May 9, 1965, at 11:09-11:49; 16:24-16:33; 17:42-18:38; 22:43-22:52)

(Sunday, May 9, 1965) — The Beatles filmed a number of scenes for their second feature film Help! today in London and St Margaret’s, Twickenham. Continue reading The Beatles film four exterior scenes for ‘Help!’ film 60 years ago today (May 9 1965)