Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

The Beatles hold a press conference at Cow Palace in San Francisco 60 years ago today (Aug 31 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - San Francisco interview (1965)' (press conference at 1:34)

(Tuesday, August 31, 1965) — The Beatles held a press conference today in Daly City, California, just outside San Francisco, between two performances at the Cow Palace, the 15th and 16th of sixteen concerts on the band’s ten-city 1965 North American tour.

The Beatles perform first of two shows at Cow Palace in San Francisco 50 years ago this hour (Aug 31 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Live At Cow Palace, San Francisco (31 August, 1965) (Afternoon Show - All Sources)'

(Tuesday, August 31, 1965, 4:15 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles performed the first of two shows today at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California, just outside San Francisco, the 15th of sixteen concerts on the band’s ten-city 1965 North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two shows at Cow Palace in San Francisco 50 years ago this hour (Aug 31 1965)

The Beatles arrive in San Francisco for first of two shows at Cow Palace 60 years ago this hour (Aug 31 1965)


Video: 'THE BEATLES | Footage of their arrival in SF. CA. for 2 Shows at the Cow Palace 8.31.1965'

(Tuesday, August 31, 1965, 1:08 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles returned to San Francisco today for the first of two concerts at the Cow Palace, wrapping up their 1965 North American tour where their 1964 tour had begun. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in San Francisco for first of two shows at Cow Palace 60 years ago this hour (Aug 31 1965)

The Beatles perform second of two nights at Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles 60 years ago this hour (Aug 30 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, USA (Monday 30th August 1965)'

(Monday, August 30, 1965, 9:16 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles performed for the second consecutive night at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California, the 14th of sixteen concerts on the band’s ten-city 1965 North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform second of two nights at Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles 60 years ago this hour (Aug 30 1965)

Bob Dylan’s ‘Highway 61 Revisited’ album released 60 years ago today (Aug 30 1965)


Video: 'Highway 61 Revisited - Bob Dylan (Full Album)' (9 videos)

(Monday, August 30, 1965)Highway 61 Revisited, the sixth studio album by the American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan (using rock musicians as his backing band on all but one track, having until then recorded mostly acoustic music), was released today. Continue reading Bob Dylan’s ‘Highway 61 Revisited’ album released 60 years ago today (Aug 30 1965)

The Beatles perform first of two nights at Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles 60 years ago this hour (Aug 29 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Live at the Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, California (August 29, 1965)'

(Sunday, August 29, 1965, 9:22 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles performed tonight at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California, the 13th of 16 concerts on the band’s ten-city 1965 North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two nights at Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles 60 years ago this hour (Aug 29 1965)

The Beatles hold a press conference in Los Angeles 60 years ago today (Aug 29 1965)


Video: '08-29-1965: The Beatles Capitol Records Tower Press Conference'

(Sunday, August 29, 1965, afternoon PDT) — Following a press conference at Capitol Records Tower in Los Angeles, The Beatles (currently on their second North American tour) were interviewed today for KABC-TV. Continue reading The Beatles hold a press conference in Los Angeles 60 years ago today (Aug 29 1965)

The Beatles perform at Balboa Stadium in San Diego 60 years ago this hour (Aug 28 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Balboa Stadium, San Diego, USA (Saturday 28th August 1965)' (concert at 0:41)

(Saturday, August 28, 1965, shortly after 9:00 p.m. PDT) — Following a five-day break at a Beverly Hills mansion belonging to Zsa Zsa Gabor, The Beatles’ ten-city 1965 North American tour resumed tonight with a concert at Balboa Stadium in San Diego, California. Continue reading The Beatles perform at Balboa Stadium in San Diego 60 years ago this hour (Aug 28 1965)

The Beatles hold a press conference at Balboa Stadium in San Diego 60 years ago this hour (Aug 28 1965)


Video: 'About San Diego: When The Beatles Were In Town' (press conference coverage at 1:02)

(Saturday, August 28, 1965, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. PDT) –The Beatles arrived in San Diego today to resume their 1965 US tour, greeted by a crowd of fans and a ceremonial presentation of keys to the city. Continue reading The Beatles hold a press conference at Balboa Stadium in San Diego 60 years ago this hour (Aug 28 1965)

The Beatles interviewed about meeting Elvis Presley 60 years ago today (Aug 28 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles' Interviews America '64-'65 by Larry Kane Part 4' (Aug. 28, 1965, at 3:34)

(Saturday, August 28, 1965) — The Beatles were interviewed today at Balboa Stadium in San Diego, California, by Larry Kane WFUN-AM in Miami about the previous night’s meeting with Elvis Presley in Los Angeles.