Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

The Beatles begin recording ‘We Can Work It Out’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 20 1965)


Video: '"We Can Work It Out"- The Beatles. Takes 1 and 2.' (Oct. 20, 1965, at 0:00-2:03)

(Wednesday, October 20, 1965, 2:30-6:30 p.m./7:00-11:45 p.m. BST) — The Beatles began recording the A-side of their next single, Paul McCartney and John Lennon’s “We Can Work It Out,” this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London (the recording would be completed on Oct. 29, 1965).

Davy Jones’ screen test for ‘Monkees’ series filmed 60 years ago today (Oct 19 1965)


Video: 'Monkees Screen Tests' (Oct. 19, 1965, at 6:05)

(Tuesday, October 19, 1965) — Davy Jones, identified in advance as a potential star for The Monkees television series, auditioned today in Hollywood. Continue reading Davy Jones’ screen test for ‘Monkees’ series filmed 60 years ago today (Oct 19 1965)

The Beatles record unused Christmas messages 60 years ago today (Oct 19 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles: 1965 Christmas Message Recording Session Out-Take'

(Tuesday, October 19, 1965) — The Beatles made the first of two attempts to record a Christmas message for members of their fan club (as they had in 1963 and 1964) today at Marquee Studio in London, produced by the group’s press officer Tony Barrow.

The Beatles complete ‘If I Needed Someone’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 18 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles : If I Needed Someone (Mono)'

(Monday, October 18, 1965, 2:30-4:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles resumed recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, completing George Harrison’s “If I Needed Someone,” having recorded the backing track Oct. 16, 1965. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘If I Needed Someone’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 18 1965)

The Beatles record ‘Day Tripper’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 16 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Day Tripper (Takes 1, 2 & 3) | Beatles Sessions'

(Saturday, October 16, 1965, 2:30-11:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles recorded the B-side to their next single, John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s “Day Tripper” this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Day Tripper’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 16 1965)

‘Treat Her Right’ by Roy Head and the Traits peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 16 1965)

(Saturday, October 16, 1965) — “Treat Her Right” by Roy Head and the Traits peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Treat Her Right’ by Roy Head and the Traits peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 16 1965)

‘Just a Little Bit Better’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 16 1965)

(Saturday, October 16, 1965) — “Just a Little Bit Better” by Herman’s Hermits peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Just a Little Bit Better’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #7 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 16 1965)

‘Do You Believe in Magic’ by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 16 1965)

(Saturday, October 16, 1965) — “Do You Believe in Magic” by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Do You Believe in Magic’ by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 16 1965)

‘Mohair Sam’ by Charlie Rich peaks at #21 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 16 1965)

(Saturday, October 16, 1965) — “Mohair Sam” by Charlie Rich peaked at #21 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Mohair Sam’ by Charlie Rich peaks at #21 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 16 1965)