Video: 'California Girls (2002 Stereo Mix)'
(Friday, June 4, 1965) — The Beach Boys completed the recording of “California Girls” today at CBS Columbia Square in Hollywood, wrapping up recording sessions (that began Feb. 24, 1965) for the group’s studio album Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!). Continue reading The Beach Boys complete recording of ‘California Girls,’ ‘Summer Days’ album 60 years ago today (June 4 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles I'll Follow The Sun and Baby's In Black'
(Friday, June 4, 1965) — Beatles for Sale (No. 2), an extended play (EP) by The Beatles, was released today in Britain only, featuring four tracks from the Beatles For Sale album released six months ago.
Video: 'How The Beatles Met Alan Ginsberg'
(Thursday, June 3, 1965) — John Lennon and George Harrison of The Beatles attended beat poet Allen Ginsberg’s 39th birthday party at a basement flat in London’s Chester Square. Continue reading Two Beatles attend Allen Ginsberg’s 39th birthday party in London 60 years ago today (June 3 1965)
(Wednesday, June 2, 1965, scheduled for 8:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr of The Beatles were among the celebrities who attended the premiere of director Richard Lester’s film The Knack …and How to Get It today at the London Pavilion cinema. Continue reading Three Beatles attend premiere of Richard Lester’s ‘The Knack (And How To Get It)’ 60 years ago this hour (June 2 1965)
Video: 'Summer Means New Love (Stereo)'
(Tuesday, June 1, 1965) — The Beach Boys completed the recording of “Summer Means New Love” today at CBS Columbia Square in Hollywood for the group’s studio album Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!). Continue reading The Beach Boys complete ‘Summer Means New Love’ 60 years ago today (June 1 1965)
(Saturday, May 29, 1965) — “Help Me, Rhonda” by The Beach Boys peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (May 29, June 5, 1965). Continue reading ‘Help Me, Rhonda’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (May 29 1965)
(Saturday, May 29, 1965) — “It’s Not Unusual” by Tom Jones peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘It’s Not Unusual’ by Tom Jones peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago today (May 29 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles - Ticket To Ride (BBC, The Beatles Invite You To Take A Ticket To Ride - 7 June 1965)'
(Wednesday, May 26, 1965, 2:30-6:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles recorded what turned out to be their final musical appearance on BBC Radio today for the BBC Light Programme The Beatles (Invite You To Take A Ticket To Ride) at the BBC’s Piccadilly Studios in London, for airing on June 7, 1965, at 10 a.m. Continue reading The Beatles record final BBC radio musical appearance 60 years ago this hour (May 26 1965)
Video: 'The Beatles - Help! (Film Version - Dart-less and Textless) [04/22/1965] PAL'
(Monday, May 24, 1965, 7:00-10:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles re-recorded the vocals for the song “Help!” today at CTS Studios, a facility specializing in post-synchronisation, for the soundtrack of their second feature film of the same title.
Video: 'John Lennon - Interview in Cannes, France (Merv Griffin Show, May 24th 1965) [Lost TV Interview]'
(Monday, May 24, 1965) — Beatle John Lennon and film director Dick Lester were interviewed today at the Cannes Film Festival in France by Merv Griffin for airing on his American syndicated television talk show on June 1, 1965. Continue reading John Lennon interviewed by Merv Griffin in Cannes 60 years ago today (May 24 1965)
