Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

‘We Can Work It Out’/’Day Tripper’ single by The Beatles released 60 years ago today (Dec 3 1965)


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(Friday, December 3, 1965) — The single “We Can Work It Out“/”Day Tripper” by The Beatles was released today in the UK (Dec. 6, 1965, in the U.S.). Continue reading ‘We Can Work It Out’/’Day Tripper’ single by The Beatles released 60 years ago today (Dec 3 1965)

John Lennon interviewed for BBC Radio series ‘Pop Profile’ 60 years ago this hour (Nov 30 1965)


Video: 'John - Pop Profile (Live At The BBC / 30th November, 1965)'

(Tuesday, November 30, 1965 5:00 p.m. GMT) — John Lennon of The Beatles was interviewed today by BBC presenter Brian Matthew for Pop Profile at NEMS Enterprises’ offices on Argyll Street in London for distribution overseas by the BBC Transcription Service on 7″ singles in March 1966.

George Harrison interviewed for BBC Radio series ‘Pop Profile’ 60 years ago this hour (Nov 30 1965)


Video: 'George - Pop Profile (Live At The BBC / 30th November, 1965)'

(Tuesday, November 30, 1965 4:30 p.m. GMT) — George Harrison of The Beatles was interviewed today by BBC presenter Brian Matthew for Pop Profile at NEMS Enterprises’ offices on Argyll Street in London for distribution overseas by the BBC Transcription Service on 7″ singles in March 1966.

The Beatles interviewed for BBC Radio’s ‘Saturday Club’ 60 years ago this hour (Nov 29 1965)


Video: 'BEATLES RARE AUDIO: "Saturday Jump" (Outtake)'

(Monday, November 29, 1965, 2:15-2:45 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles returned to the BBC Aeolian Hall today in central London to record an interview by presenter Brian Matthew for the corporation’s radio show Saturday Club for broadcast on Dec. 25, 1965, at 10:00 a.m.

‘A Taste of Honey’ by Herb Alpert’s Tijuana Brass peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (Nov 27 1965)

(Saturday, November 27, 1965) — “A Taste of Honey” by Herb Alpert’s Tijuana Brass peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘A Taste of Honey’ by Herb Alpert’s Tijuana Brass peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (Nov 27 1965)

‘You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away’ by The Silkie peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago today (Nov 27 1965)

(Saturday, November 27, 1965) — “You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away” by The Silkie (produced by The Beatles and written by two of the band’s members, John Lennon and Paul McCartney) peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away’ by The Silkie peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago today (Nov 27 1965)

‘Long Tall Sally/I’ll Cry Instead’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Nov 27 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles Cartoon TV Series - Episode 10'

(Saturday, November 27, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EST) — The Beatles are forced to spend the night in a castle because of dense fog and later go to Japan to sign a few autographs on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

Filming for ‘The Monkees’ TV pilot concludes 60 years ago today (Nov 24 1965)


Video: 'The Monkees ( 1966) Unaired Pilot Episode'

(Wednesday, November 24, 1965) — Filming in San Diego and Los Angeles for The Monkees TV pilot, a situation comedy about four young men trying to make a name for themselves as rock ‘n roll singers, starring Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork, concluded today. Continue reading Filming for ‘The Monkees’ TV pilot concludes 60 years ago today (Nov 24 1965)

The Beatles shoot promotional videos for five songs 60 years ago this hour (Nov 23 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Day Tripper (Version 2)' (click here to watch the colorized version 3)

(Tuesday, November 23, 1965, 4:00 p.m.-early morning GMT) — The Beatles returned to Twickenham Film Studios today in London to produce ten promotional videos for their forthcoming single “We Can Work It Out”/”Day Tripper,” as well as older songs “Help!,” “Ticket To Ride” and “I Feel Fine.” Continue reading The Beatles shoot promotional videos for five songs 60 years ago this hour (Nov 23 1965)

‘I Hear a Symphony’ by The Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Nov 20 1965)

(Saturday, November 20, 1965) — “I Hear a Symphony” by The Supremes peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Nov. 20/27, 1965). Continue reading ‘I Hear a Symphony’ by The Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Nov 20 1965)