(Saturday, October 19, 1963) — “Blue Bayou” by Roy Orbison peaked at #29 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Blue Bayou’ by Roy Orbison peaks at #29 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 19 1963)
Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s
The Beatles record ‘This Boy’ at EMI Studios in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1963)
Video: 'The Beatles - This Boy (Takes 12 & 13, Isolated Vocals)'
(Thursday, October 17, 1963, approximately 9:00-10:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles recorded “This Boy,” written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney and the B-side to their fifth British single, tonight at EMI Studios in Studio 2 in London, completing the track in 15 takes. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘This Boy’ at EMI Studios in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1963)
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The Beatles record ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ at EMI Studios in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1963)
Video: 'Beatles I Want To Hold Your Hand Outtakes + Stereo Instrumental'
(Thursday, October 17, 1963, approximately 7:00-9:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles recorded “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney and the A-side to their fifth British single, tonight at EMI Studios in Studio 2 in London, completing the track in 17 takes. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ at EMI Studios in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1963)
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‘The Beatles Christmas Record’ recorded for fan club members in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1963)
Video: 'The Beatles - Christmas Record 1963'
(Thursday, October 17, 1963, 2:30 -5:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles’ first four-track recording session took place on this day at Studio Two, EMI Studios, with the group taping a Christmas message for their fan club members, and a single take of “You Really Got A Hold On Me,” and their fifth UK single: “I Want To Hold Your Hand” and “This Boy.” Continue reading ‘The Beatles Christmas Record’ recorded for fan club members in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1963)
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The Beatles perform for BBC radio’s ‘Easy Beat’ at Playhouse Theatre in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1963)
Video: 'I Saw Her Standing There (Live At The BBC For "Easy Beat" / 20th October 1963)'
(Wednesday, October 16, 1963, 9:00-10:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles taped their fourth and final session for the BBC Light Programme Easy Beat tonight at Playhouse Theatre in London. Continue reading The Beatles perform for BBC radio’s ‘Easy Beat’ at Playhouse Theatre in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1963)
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The Beatles perform at Floral Hall in Southport, England 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 1963)
Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Floral Hall, Southport, UK (Tuesday 15th October 1963)'
(Tuesday, October 15, 1963, late evening British Summer Time) — The Beatles performed tonight at Floral Hall in Southport, England, on the day it was announced that the rock music band from Liverpool had been invited to appear on the Royal Command Performance. Continue reading The Beatles perform at Floral Hall in Southport, England 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 1963)
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‘Beatlemania’ begins with band’s appearance on ‘Sunday Night At The London Palladium’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1963)
Video: 'The Beatles Live At London Palladium (13 October 1963) (Sunday Night At The London Palladium)'
(Sunday, October 13, 1963, 8:25-9:25 p.m. British Summer Time) — Although The Beatles’ popularity had been growing steadily and to increasingly frantic heights throughout 1963, their appearance tonight on ATV’s British television variety show Sunday Night At The London Palladium catapulted into the attentions of the mainstream media, who coined the term “Beatlemania” to describe the scenes of screaming fans. Continue reading ‘Beatlemania’ begins with band’s appearance on ‘Sunday Night At The London Palladium’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1963)
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‘Sugar Shack’ by Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1963)
(Saturday, October 12, 1963) — “Sugar Shack” by Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for five weeks (Oct.12/19/26, Nov. 2/9, 1963). Continue reading ‘Sugar Shack’ by Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1963)
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‘Be My Baby’ by The Ronettes peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1963)
(Saturday, October 12, 1963) — “Be My Baby” by The Ronettes peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Be My Baby’ by The Ronettes peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1963)
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‘Cry Baby’ by Garnet Mimms and the Enchanters peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1963)
(Saturday, October 12, 1963) — “Cry Baby” by Garnet Mimms and the Enchanters peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Cry Baby’ by Garnet Mimms and the Enchanters peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1963)
