(Saturday, April 25, 1964) — “That’s the Way Boys Are” by Lesley Gore peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘That’s the Way Boys Are’ by Lesley Gore peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 25 1964)
Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s
‘The Beatles’ Second Album’ debuts at #16 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 25 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles’ Second Album' (Clips 2-12 constitute original album)
(Saturday, April 25, 1964) — The Beatles’ Second Album, the third U.S. album by the rock band from Liverpool, England, the second to be issued by Capitol Records, debuted at #16 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘The Beatles’ Second Album’ debuts at #16 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 25 1964)
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‘All My Loving’ by The Beatles peaks at #45 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 25 1964)
(Saturday, April 25, 1964) — “All My Loving” by The Beatles peaked at #45 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week (the single was not released in the U.S. but was imported from Canada). Continue reading ‘All My Loving’ by The Beatles peaks at #45 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 25 1964)
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The Beatles complete filming of debut film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ in London 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 24 1964)
Video: 'Hard Days Night' (Apr. 24, 1964, at 1:06:55-1:07:31)
(Friday, April 24, 1964) — Seven busy weeks spent filming A Hard Day’s Night came to a close today, with a final scene being shot at Edgehill Road in Ealing, London. Continue reading The Beatles complete filming of debut film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ in London 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 24 1964)
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John Lennon attends Foyle’s literary luncheon in his honor in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1964)
Video: 'John Lennon At Foyle`s Luncheon - ITN News - 23 April 1964'
(Thursday, April 23, 1964, scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. BST) — Beatle John Lennon left the filming of A Hard Day’s Night today to attend a literary luncheon hosted by Foyle’s held in his honor at the Dorchester Hotel in London. Continue reading John Lennon attends Foyle’s literary luncheon in his honor in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1964)
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The Beatles are interviewed by New York DJ Murray the K on the set of ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ in London 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1964)
Video: 'John Lennon attends Foyle's lunch in his honor.mp4' (Apr. 23, 1964, at 10:20-11:24)
(Thursday, April 23, 1964, morning BST) — New York DJ Murray the K interviewed The Beatles this morning during the shooting of the “field scene” for A Hard Day’s Night in Isleworth (Murray calls it “Twickingham” [sic]). Continue reading The Beatles are interviewed by New York DJ Murray the K on the set of ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ in London 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1964)
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The Beatles film more footage for ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ sequence in London 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1964)
Video: 'Hard Days Night' (Apr. 23, 1964, much of the grounds shots at 37:51-39:53)
(Thursday, April 23, 1964) — The Beatles filmed more footage today for the “Can’t Buy Me Love” sequence of the A Hard Day’s Night film at Thornbury Playing Fields in Isleworth, south London. Continue reading The Beatles film more footage for ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ sequence in London 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1964)
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The Beatles attend cocktail party in London to promote upcoming Australian tour 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1964)
Video: 'Beatles at Australia House'
(Wednesday, April 22, 1964, evening BST) — To promote their upcoming tour of Australia, The Beatles followed a busy day of filming their first feature film with a visit to a cocktail party tonight at Australia House in London. Continue reading The Beatles attend cocktail party in London to promote upcoming Australian tour 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1964)
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The Beatles film three sequences for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ in London 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1964)
Video: 'Hard Days Night' (Apr. 22, 1964, 37:22-37:51; 59:58-1:00:54; 1:12:04-1:12:25/1:12:33-1:12:44/1:13:25-1:13:41)
(Wednesday, April 22, 1964) — The Beatles were filmed this morning descending the iron staircase at the back of the Hammersmith Odeon, which became the beginning of one of two “Can’t Buy Me Love” sequences in the A Hard Day’s Night film. Continue reading The Beatles film three sequences for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ in London 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1964)
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The Beatles record songs to be mimed for ‘Around The Beatles’ TV special 60 years this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 19 1964)
Video: 'I Wanna Be Your Man (Anthology 1 Version)'
(Sunday, April 19, 1964, 10:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded seven tracks tonight at the independent IBC (International Broadcasting Company) Studios, at 35 Portland Place in central London, for the television special Around The Beatles, which would be filmed on Apr. 28, 1964. Continue reading The Beatles record songs to be mimed for ‘Around The Beatles’ TV special 60 years this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 19 1964)
