(Saturday, October 3, 1964) — “James Bond Theme” by Billy Strange peaked at #58 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘James Bond Theme’ by Billy Strange peaks at #58 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1964)
Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s
The Beatles tape appearance for American TV show ‘Shindig!’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles - Shindig! Dress Rehearsals (NEW Footage, October 3rd, 1964, Restored)'
(Saturday, October 3, 1964, afternoon BST) — The Beatles took the stage at Granville Studio this afternoon in London to record an appearance for the American music television show Shindig!. Continue reading The Beatles tape appearance for American TV show ‘Shindig!’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1964)
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‘The Beatles vs the Four Seasons’ album by The Beatles and (separately) The Four Seasons released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles vs the Four Seasons [1964]' (playlist excludes The Four Seasons' "I've Cried Before," which be sequenced between "Sherry" and "Marlena")
(Thursday, October 1, 1964) — The Beatles vs the Four Seasons by The Beatles and (separately) The Four Seasons, Vee Jay’s second-to-last attempt to cash in on their soon-to-be expired license agreements to release recordings by both bands, was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘The Beatles vs the Four Seasons’ album by The Beatles and (separately) The Four Seasons released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1964)
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The Beatles record early take of ‘What You’re Doing’ and complete ‘No Reply’ in London studio 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles - What You're Doing? (take 11 - rehearsal)'
(Tuesday, September 30, 1964, 6:30-10:30 p.m. BST; during sessions for Beatles For Sale) — The Beatles resumed production on their forthcoming album, Beatles For Sale, this evening, recording an early take of “What You’re Doing” and completing the track “No Reply” during an intense session at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record early take of ‘What You’re Doing’ and complete ‘No Reply’ in London studio 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1964)
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The Beatles record ‘Every Little Thing’ in London for fourth studio album 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1964)
Video: 'Every Little Thing (Remastered 2009)'
(Tuesday, September 30, 1964, 2:30-5:30 p.m. BST; during sessions for Beatles For Sale) — The Beatles pressed forward in the production of their fourth studio album this afternoon, wrapping up work on the track “Every Little Thing” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Every Little Thing’ in London for fourth studio album 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1964)
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The Beatles return to EMI Studios in London to record ‘I Don’t Want To Spoil The Party’ for fourth studio album 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 29 1964)
Video: 'I Don't Want To Spoil The Party (Remastered 2009)'
(Tuesday, September 29, 1964, 2:30-10:45 p.m. BST with a break between 6:30-7:00 p.m.; during sessions for Beatles For Sale) — Barely a week after returning from their historic North American tour, The Beatles wasted no time getting back to work, reconvening today at EMI Studios in London to continue recording sessions for their eagerly anticipated fourth studio album. Continue reading The Beatles return to EMI Studios in London to record ‘I Don’t Want To Spoil The Party’ for fourth studio album 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 29 1964)
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‘Oh, Pretty Woman’ by Roy Orbison peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1964)
(Saturday, September 26, 1964) — “Oh, Pretty Woman” by Roy Orbison peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Sept. 26, Oct. 3/10, 1964). Continue reading ‘Oh, Pretty Woman’ by Roy Orbison peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1964)
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‘G.T.O.’ by Ronny & the Daytonas peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1964)
(Saturday, September 26, 1964) — “G.T.O.” by Ronny & the Daytonas peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘G.T.O.’ by Ronny & the Daytonas peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1964)
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‘Remember (Walking in the Sand)’ by The Shangri-Las peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1964)
(Saturday, September 26, 1964) — “Remember (Walking in the Sand)” by The Shangri-Las peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Remember (Walking in the Sand)’ by The Shangri-Las peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1964)
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‘Save It for Me’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1964)
(Saturday, September 26, 1964) — “Save It for Me” by The Four Seasons peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Save It for Me’ by The Four Seasons peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1964)
