Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

The Beatles record additional takes of ‘Here, There And Everywhere’ 60 years ago this hour (Jun 16 1966)


Video: 'Here, There And Everywhere (Take 6)'

(Thursday, June 16, 1966, 8:30 p.m.-3:30 a.m. BST) — The Beatles continued production of the band’s seventh studio album Revolver tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London, recorded nine further takes of Paul McCartney’s “Here, There And Everywhere.” Continue reading The Beatles record additional takes of ‘Here, There And Everywhere’ 60 years ago this hour (Jun 16 1966)

The Beatles perform live on ‘Top Of The Pops’ 60 years ago this hour (June 16 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles: Paperback Writer TOP OF THE POPS 1966 COMPLETE FOOTAGE AVAILABLE!'

(Thursday, June 16, 1966, 7:30-8:00 p.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles appeared live on tonight’s “Top of the Pops” (a British music chart television program on BBC1) from BBC Television Centre in London, miming to their new single “Paperback Writer” and “Rain.” Continue reading The Beatles perform live on ‘Top Of The Pops’ 60 years ago this hour (June 16 1966)

‘Yesterday and Today’ album by The Beatles released in U.S. 60 years ago today (Jun 15 1966)


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(Wednesday, June 15, 1966)Yesterday and Today, the ninth Capitol Records album release by the Beatles and the eleventh overall American release, was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘Yesterday and Today’ album by The Beatles released in U.S. 60 years ago today (Jun 15 1966)

The Beatles record early version of ‘Here, There And Everywhere’ 60 years ago this hour (Jun 14 1966)


Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 4), June 6th - June 21st, 1966'
04:08 Here, There And Everywhere (Learning song at EMI)
12:31 John Peeing at EMI
13:44 Here, There And Everywhere (Rehearsal Take 3)
14:33 Here, There And Everywhere (Rehearsal Take 4)
14:51 Chicken Sounds (From the tape)

(Tuesday, June 14, 1966, 7:00-2:00 a.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles continued production of their seventh studio album Revolver today at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s “Here, There And Everywhere.” Continue reading The Beatles record early version of ‘Here, There And Everywhere’ 60 years ago this hour (Jun 14 1966)

‘Paint It Black’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (June 11 1966)


Video: 'The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black (Official Lyric Video)'

(Saturday, June 11, 1966) — “Paint It Black” by The Rolling Stones at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (June 11/18, 1966). Continue reading ‘Paint It Black’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (June 11 1966)

‘Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind?’ by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (June 11 1966)

(Saturday, June 11, 1966) — “Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind?” by The Lovin’ Spoonful at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind?’ by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (June 11 1966)

‘I Am a Rock’ by Simon and Garfunkel peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (June 11 1966)

(Saturday, June 11, 1966) — “I Am a Rock” by Simon and Garfunkel at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I Am a Rock’ by Simon and Garfunkel peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (June 11 1966)

‘Paperback Writer’ by The Beatles debuts at #28 in USA 60 years ago today (Jun 11 1966)

(Saturday, June 11, 1966) — “Paperback Writer” by The Beatles debuted at #28 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Paperback Writer’ by The Beatles debuts at #28 in USA 60 years ago today (Jun 11 1966)

‘Rain’ by The Beatles debuts at #72 in USA 60 years ago today (Jun 11 1966)

(Saturday, June 11, 1966) — “Rain” by The Beatles debuted at #72 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. “Rain,” the B-side of “Paperback Writer,” was the group’s 43rd appearance on the chart since Jan. 18, 1964. Continue reading ‘Rain’ by The Beatles debuts at #72 in USA 60 years ago today (Jun 11 1966)

Janis Joplin debuts as rock vocalist in San Francisco 60 years ago today (Jun 10 1966)

(Friday, June 10, 1966)Janis Joplin made her debut as a rock vocalist today, appearing with Big Brother and the Holding Company at the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco and quickly gaining attention on the city’s burgeoning music scene for her powerful and gravelly blues-belter vocals and flamboyant sartorial style. Continue reading Janis Joplin debuts as rock vocalist in San Francisco 60 years ago today (Jun 10 1966)