Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

‘Another Beatles Christmas Show’ opens at Hammersmith Odeon in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 24 1964)

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Video: 'The Beatles at Christmas Show, Hammersmith Odeon, Dec 1964'

(Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 1964 6:15 p.m. GMT) — Following the success of “The Beatles’ Christmas Show” in December 1963 and early 1964, manager Brian Epstein decided the group should repeat the trick with “Another Beatles Christmas Show” starting tonight (through Jan. 16, 1965) at the Hammersmith Odeon in London. Continue reading ‘Another Beatles Christmas Show’ opens at Hammersmith Odeon in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 24 1964) →

‘Come See About Me’ by The Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1964)

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(Saturday, December 19, 1964) — “Come See About Me” by The Supremes peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two non-consecutive weeks (Dec. 19, 1964, Jan. 16, 1965). Continue reading ‘Come See About Me’ by The Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1964) →

The Beatles issue annual Christmas disc to UK fan club members 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1964)

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Video: 'Another Beatles Christmas Record (1964)'

(Friday, December 18, 1964) — The Beatles today released “Another Beatles Christmas Record,” a spoken and musical message by the English rock group released on flexi disc to members of their official fan-clubs in the United Kingdom. Continue reading The Beatles issue annual Christmas disc to UK fan club members 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1964) →

‘Beatles ’65’ studio album by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1964)

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Video: 'Beatles '65 (US) Album' (11 clips)

(Tuesday, December 15, 1964) — Beatles ’65, The Beatles’ seventh American album, was released in the U.S. today. Continue reading ‘Beatles ’65’ studio album by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 15 1964) →

‘I’m into Something Good’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #13 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1964)

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(Saturday, December 12, 1964) — “I’m into Something Good” by Herman’s Hermits peaked today at #13 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I’m into Something Good’ by Herman’s Hermits peaks at #13 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1964) →

‘The Beatles’ Story’ documentary album debuts at #97 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1964)

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(Monday, December 12, 1964) — The Beatles’ Story, a documentary double album featuring interviews, press conferences, and song snippets with voice-overs documenting the band’s history, debuted at #97 on today’s Billboard 200 album chart. Continue reading ‘The Beatles’ Story’ documentary album debuts at #97 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 12 1964) →

Legendary singer-songwriter Sam Cooke, 33, shot dead at Hacienda Motel in Los Angeles 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1964)

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Video: 'The Killing Of Sam Cooke: Who Murdered Soul? (Murder Mystery Documentary) | Real Stories'

(Friday, December 11, 1964, 3:00 a.m. PST) — Singer-songwriter Sam Cooke, ranked 16th on Rolling Stone‘s list of the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time,” was fatally shot early today by Bertha Franklin, the manager of the Hacienda Motel at 9137 South Figueroa Street, in Los Angeles, California. Continue reading Legendary singer-songwriter Sam Cooke, 33, shot dead at Hacienda Motel in Los Angeles 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 11 1964) →