Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

‘I Don’t Want to See You Again’ by Peter and Gordon peaks at #16 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1964)

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(Saturday, November 7, 1964) — “I Don’t Want to See You Again” by Peter and Gordon (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Don’t Want to See You Again’ by Peter and Gordon peaks at #16 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1964) →

‘I Like It’ by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaks at #17 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1964)

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(Saturday, November 7, 1964) — “I Like It” by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Like It’ by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaks at #17 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1964) →

‘Extracts from the Album A Hard Day’s Night’ EP by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 6 1964)

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Video: 'The Beatles ?- Extracts From The Album A Hard Day's Night - EP Vinyl Unboxing'

(Friday, November 6, 1964) — The Beatles today released Extracts from the Album A Hard Day’s Night, the band’s seventh official extended play release, featuring four previously released tracks from the album that were not featured in the film. Continue reading ‘Extracts from the Album A Hard Day’s Night’ EP by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 6 1964) →

The Beatles perform first of two shows at Gaumont Cinema in Ipswitch, England 60 years ago hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1964)

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Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Gaumont Cinema, Ipswich, UK (Saturday 31st October 1964)'

(Halloween, Saturday, October 31, 1964, shows started at 6:00 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. GMT; during The Beatles’ 1964 Autumn UK Tour) — The Beatles performed the first of two shows tonight at Gaumont Cinema in Ipswitch, England, during the band’s 18th stop of their 1964 Autumn UK Tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two shows at Gaumont Cinema in Ipswitch, England 60 years ago hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1964) →

‘Songs, Pictures and Stories of the Fabulous Beatles’ album by The Beatles debuts at #121 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1964)

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Video: 'SPOT THE FAKE Introducing Songs Pictures And Stories Of The Fabulous Beatles'

(Saturday, October 31, 1964) — Songs, Pictures and Stories of the Fabulous Beatles by The Beatles, Vee Jay’s final attempt to cash in before their license agreement to release recordings by the band expired, debuted at #121 on today’s Billboard Top 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘Songs, Pictures and Stories of the Fabulous Beatles’ album by The Beatles debuts at #121 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1964) →

The Beatles interviewed in Plymouth, England 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 29 1964)

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Video: 'Beatles interviewed in Plymouth'

(Thursday, October 29, 1964; during The Beatles’ 1964 Autumn UK Tour) — The Beatles were interviewed today at ABC Cinema in Plymouth during the band’s 16th stop of their 1964 Autumn UK Tour. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed in Plymouth, England 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 29 1964) →

The Beatles complete recording of fourth studio album and annual Christmas message 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1964)

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Video: 'What You're Doing (Remastered 2009)'

(Monday, October 26, 1964, 7:30-10:00 p.m. GMT; during Beatles For Sale sessions) — The Beatles completed recording sessions for their fourth album Beatles For Sale tonight, finishing “What You’re Doing” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording of fourth studio album and annual Christmas message 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1964) →

The Beatles record ‘Honey Don’t’ for fourth studio album in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1964)

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Video: 'Honey Don't (Remastered 2009)'

(Monday, October 26, 1964, 4:30-6:30 p.m. GMT; during Beatles For Sale sessions) — The Beatles resumed production of their fourth studio album Beatles For Sale this afternoon, completing the recording of Carl Perkins’ “Honey Don’t” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Honey Don’t’ for fourth studio album in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1964) →