Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

‘Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows’ by Lesley Gore peaks at #13 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 7 1965)

(Saturday, August 7, 1965) — “Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows” by Lesley Gore peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows’ by Lesley Gore peaks at #13 in USA 50 years ago today (Aug 7 1965)

‘To Know You Is to Love You’ by Peter and Gordon peaks at #24 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 7 1965)

(Saturday, August 7, 1965) — “To Know You Is to Love You” by Peter and Gordon peaked at #24 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘To Know You Is to Love You’ by Peter and Gordon peaks at #24 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 7 1965)

‘Help!’ by The Beatles debuts at #41 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 7 1965)

(Saturday, August 7, 1965) — “Help!” by The Beatles debuted at #41 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Help!’ by The Beatles debuts at #41 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 7 1965)

‘I’m Down’ by The Beatles debuts at #118 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 7 1965)

(Saturday, August 7, 1965) — “I’m Down” by The Beatles debuted at #118 on today’s Billboard‘s Bubbling Under The Hot 100 chart. Continue reading ‘I’m Down’ by The Beatles debuts at #118 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 7 1965)

The Beatles release fifth British studio album ‘Help!’ 60 years ago today (Aug 6 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Help! (Remastered 2009) Full Album' (14 tracks)

(Friday, August 6, 1965)Help!, the fifth studio album by British rock group the Beatles, was released today with side one containing songs from the soundtrack to their new feature film Help! Continue reading The Beatles release fifth British studio album ‘Help!’ 60 years ago today (Aug 6 1965)

The Beatles perform live on ‘Blackpool Night Out’ on ABC-TV 60 years ago this hour (Aug 1 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Live At The ABC Theatre, Blackpool, United Kingdom (August 1, 1965)'

(Sunday, August 1, 1965, 9:10-10:05 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles performed five songs on tonight’s live broadcast of ABC’s Blackpool Night Out from ABC Theatre in Blackpool, England.

‘What’s New Pussycat?’ by Tom Jones peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (July 31 1965)

(Saturday, July 31, 1965) — “What’s New Pussycat?” by Tom Jones peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘What’s New Pussycat?’ by Tom Jones peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (July 31 1965)

‘Cara Mia’ by Jay and the Americans peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago today (July 31 1965)

(Saturday, July 31, 1965) — “Cara Mia” by Jay and the Americans peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Cara Mia’ by Jay and the Americans peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago today (July 31 1965)

‘Yes, I’m Ready’ by Barbara Mason peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (July 31 1965)

(Saturday, July 31, 1965) — “Yes, I’m Ready” by Barbara Mason peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Yes, I’m Ready’ by Barbara Mason peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (July 31 1965)

The Beatles interviewed during rehearsals in London 60 years ago today (July 30 1965)

(Friday, July 30, 1965) — The Beatles were interviewed today by Dibbs Mather (click here to listen to a 0:46 second clip) for a BBC Transcription Service disc titled The Beatles during rehearsals for a live TV broadcast scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 1, 1965, from Saville Theatre in London.