Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

Petula Clark performs on ‘Ed Sullivan’ 60 years ago this hour (Mar 14 1965)


Video: 'Petula Clark "Downtown" on The Ed Sullivan Show'

(Sunday, March 14, 1965, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Petula Clark made her debut appearance tonight on the live CBS television variety series The Ed Sullivan Show, performing “Downtown” and “I Know a Place” from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading Petula Clark performs on ‘Ed Sullivan’ 60 years ago this hour (Mar 14 1965)

The Beatles begin filming in Austria for ‘Help!’ feature film 60 years ago today (Mar 14 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles 1965 Movie "Help!" Restored - Official Trailer' (Mar. 14, 1965, at 1:03-1:05)

(Sunday, March 14, 1965) — Following two weeks of filming in the Bahamas, The Beatles began work today on scenes in the snowy climes of outside the Hotel Edelweiss in Obertauern, Austria. Continue reading The Beatles begin filming in Austria for ‘Help!’ feature film 60 years ago today (Mar 14 1965)

‘Eight Days a Week’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 13 1965)

(Saturday, March 13, 1965) — “Eight Days a Week” by The Beatles peaked today at #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Mar. 13/20, 1965). Continue reading ‘Eight Days a Week’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 13 1965)

The Beatles arrive in Austria to continue filming ‘Help!’ 60 years ago today (Mar 13 1965)


Video: 'ARRIVAL OF THE BEATLES AT SALZBURG AIRPORT - NO SOUND'

(Saturday, March 13, 1965, approximately 2:15 p.m. Central European Time) — 4,000 fans and dozens of journalists and film crews greeted The Beatles today as they arrived at Flughafen Airport in Salzburg, Austria, on a flight from London to continue filming their second feature film Help!.

The Beatles arrive in London from the Bahamas 60 years ago this hour (Mar 11 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles return from the Bahamas with Eleanor Bron'

(Thursday, March 11, 1965, 7:05 a.m. GMT) — Following a fortnight of filming for their second feature film Help! on New Providence Island, Bahamas, The Beatles arrived at London Airport early this morning.

‘The Beach Boys Today!’ studio album released in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 8 1965)


Video: 'The Beach Boys Today! (Stereo)' (12 videos)

(Monday, March 8, 1965)The Beach Boys Today!, the eighth studio album by the American rock group The Beach Boys, was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘The Beach Boys Today!’ studio album released in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 8 1965)