Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

The Beatles arrive in Boston to screams of 300 fans 60 years ago this hour (Aug 18 1966)


Video: 'Boston Logan Airport arrival news footage'

(Thursday, August 18, 1966, approximately 3:45 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles arrived at Boston’s Logan International Airport today to the screams of 300 fans on the seventh stop of the band’s third (and what would turn out to be their last) American tour. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in Boston to screams of 300 fans 60 years ago this hour (Aug 18 1966)

The Beatles perform second of two shows in Toronto 60 years ago this hour (Aug 17 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles / Live At The Maple Leaf Gardens / 17/8/1966 / Evening Show'

(Wednesday, August 17, 1966, approximately 10:00 p.m. EDT after four opening acts performed, scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles performed the second of two shows tonight at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto on the sixth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour.

The Beatles hold press conference between two shows in Toronto 60 years ago this hour (Aug 17 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles - Toronto Press Conference (17 August 1966) Audio Only'

(Wednesday, August 17, 1966, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles held a press conference between their two shows today at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto on the sixth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading The Beatles hold press conference between two shows in Toronto 60 years ago this hour (Aug 17 1966)

The Beatles perform first of two shows in Toronto 60 years ago this hour (Aug 17 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles - Live at the Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Canada (August 17, 1966 / Afternoon Show)'

(Wednesday, August 17, 1966, approximately 5:30 p.m. EDT after four opening acts performed, scheduled to start 4:00 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles performed the first of two shows today at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto on the sixth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two shows in Toronto 60 years ago this hour (Aug 17 1966)

The Beatles perform at John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia 60 years ago this hour (Aug 16 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles Live At The John F Kennedy Stadium, Philadelphia, USA (Tuesday 16th August 1966)'

(Tuesday, August 16, 1966, approximately 9:30 p.m. EDT after four opening acts performed, scheduled to start 8:00 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles performed tonight at John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia on the fifth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform at John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia 60 years ago this hour (Aug 16 1966)

Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison interviewed in Philadelphia 60 years ago today (Aug 16 1966)


Podcast episode: '18 Cleveland (mid-14 August 1966)' (Aug. 16, 1966, Paul interview at 16:49)

(Tuesday, August 16, 1966) — Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison of The Beatles were interviewed tonight by Ken Douglas (Paul), Bess Coleman and Jerry Leighton (Ringo) and Jim Stagg (George) while the band was in Philadelphia, the fifth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison interviewed in Philadelphia 60 years ago today (Aug 16 1966)

The Monkees release debut single ‘Last Train to Clarksville’/’Take a Giant Step’ 60 years ago (Aug 16 1966)


Video: 'Last Train To Clarksville (2006 Remastered Original Stereo Version)'

(Tuesday, August 16, 1966) — The Monkees released their first record today, the single “Last Train to Clarksville“/”Take a Giant Step,” just under four weeks before the debut of their TV series. Continue reading The Monkees release debut single ‘Last Train to Clarksville’/’Take a Giant Step’ 60 years ago (Aug 16 1966)

George Harrison interviewed in Washington 60 years ago today (Aug 15 1966)


Video: '1966 08 15 Washington Interviews'

(Monday, August 15, 1966) — George Harrison of The Beatles was interviewed today by Kenny Everett of Radio London while the band was in Washington, the fourth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour.

The Beatles hold a press conference in Washington 60 years ago today (Aug 15 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles - Washington DC Press Conference (15 August 1966) Audio Only'

(Monday, August 15, 1966, approximately 6:00 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles held a press conference tonight at DC Stadium in Washington, D.C., on the the fourth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading The Beatles hold a press conference in Washington 60 years ago today (Aug 15 1966)

The Beatles arrive at Washington, D.C.’s National Airport 60 years ago this hour (Aug 15 1966)


Video: 'Washington Airport arrival news footage 1966'

(Monday, August 15, 1966, around 3:30 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles arrived today at National Airport in Washington, D.C., (from Cleveland) on the fourth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour.