Video: 'The Beatles Return Home Newsreel footage - 31 August 1966'
(Wednesday, August 31, 1966, early morning British Summer Time) — In their final public airport arrival photo call as a touring group, The Beatles returned home early this morning at London Airport following The Beatles’ 1966 US tour, greeted by several thousand screaming fans. Continue reading The Beatles return to London following North American tour 60 years ago this hour (Aug 31 1966)
Video: 'I Won't Be the Same without Her'
(Tuesday, August 30, 1966, 8:00 p.m.-Midnight PDT) — The Monkees completed “I Won’t Be The Same Without Her” and the Michael Nesmith vocal version of “I Don’t Think You Know Me” tonight at RCA Victor Studio B in Hollywood but it would not be released until 1987. Continue reading The Monkees complete two tracks at RCA Studio in Hollywood 60 years ago this hour (Aug 30 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles: Live In San Francisco (August 29th, 1966)'
(Monday, August 29, 1966, 9:27 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles concluded their third North American tour tonight by performing what would be their last concert with a 35-minute set before an estimated 25,000 fans at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. Continue reading The Beatles perform last concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco 60 years ago this hour (Aug 29 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles - Live Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California 1966' (2 clips of airport arrival, 1 clip of stadium arrival)
(Monday, August 29, 1966, 5:45 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles arrived today at San Francisco International Airport for what would turn out to be the group’s final concert on the 14th stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in San Francisco for final concert 60 years ago this hour (Aug 29 1966)
Video: 'Moonlight Drive (Version 1)'
(Monday, August 29, 1966) — The Doors (Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore) began recording their first studio album for Elektra Records today at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood, tracking 18 takes of “Moonlight Drive” and 12 takes of “Indian Summer,” both of which would be held, re-recorded and released on future albums. Continue reading The Doors begin recording first album in Los Angeles 60 years ago today (Aug 29 1966)
Video: '[NEW 4K SCAN] The Beatles - Live at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles (August 28th, 1966) - Super 8 Film'
(Sunday, August 28, 1966, approximately 9:33-10:00 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles performed tonight at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles with 45,000 in attendance on the 13th stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles 60 years ago this hour (Aug 28 1966)
Video: 'She (Original Stereo Version) [2006 Remaster]'
(Saturday, August 27, 1966, 3:30 p.m. PDT-?) — The Monkees recorded “She” and early versions of “Words” and of “Valleri” today at RCA Studio B in Hollywood (the latter two would be re-recorded next year for release). Continue reading The Monkees complete recordings of three songs in Hollywood 60 years ago this hour (Aug 27 1966)
(Saturday, August 27, 1966) — “See You in September” by The Happenings peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘See You in September’ by The Happenings peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 27 1966)
(Saturday, August 27, 1966) — “Summertime” by Billy Stewart peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Summertime’ by Billy Stewart peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 27 1966)
Video: 'Beatles in Seattle, WA 1966' (press conference at 1:40-2:43)
(Thursday, August 25, 1966, 8:00 p.m. PDT) — The Beatles held what turned out to be their last ever joint press conference tonight in Seattle, between performing two shows at Seattle Coliseum (afternoon and evening) on the 12th stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour.
Continue reading All four Beatles face reporters together in Seattle for the last time 60 years ago this hour (Aug 25 1966)
