Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

‘Songs, Pictures and Stories of the Fabulous Beatles’ album by The Beatles debuts at #121 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1964)

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Video: 'SPOT THE FAKE Introducing Songs Pictures And Stories Of The Fabulous Beatles'

(Saturday, October 31, 1964) — Songs, Pictures and Stories of the Fabulous Beatles by The Beatles, Vee Jay’s final attempt to cash in before their license agreement to release recordings by the band expired, debuted at #121 on today’s Billboard Top 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘Songs, Pictures and Stories of the Fabulous Beatles’ album by The Beatles debuts at #121 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1964) →

The Beatles interviewed in Plymouth, England 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 29 1964)

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Video: 'Beatles interviewed in Plymouth'

(Thursday, October 29, 1964; during The Beatles’ 1964 Autumn UK Tour) — The Beatles were interviewed today at ABC Cinema in Plymouth during the band’s 16th stop of their 1964 Autumn UK Tour. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed in Plymouth, England 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 29 1964) →

The Beatles complete recording of fourth studio album and annual Christmas message 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1964)

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Video: 'What You're Doing (Remastered 2009)'

(Monday, October 26, 1964, 7:30-10:00 p.m. GMT; during Beatles For Sale sessions) — The Beatles completed recording sessions for their fourth album Beatles For Sale tonight, finishing “What You’re Doing” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording of fourth studio album and annual Christmas message 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1964) →

The Beatles record ‘Honey Don’t’ for fourth studio album in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1964)

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Video: 'Honey Don't (Remastered 2009)'

(Monday, October 26, 1964, 4:30-6:30 p.m. GMT; during Beatles For Sale sessions) — The Beatles resumed production of their fourth studio album Beatles For Sale this afternoon, completing the recording of Carl Perkins’ “Honey Don’t” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Honey Don’t’ for fourth studio album in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1964) →

The Rolling Stones debut on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1964)

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Video: 'The Rolling Stones Live, 25/10/1964, Ed Sullivan Theatre, NY'

(Sunday, October 25, 1964, 8 p.m. EST) — The Rolling Stones appeared on the live CBS television variety series The Ed Sullivan Show for the first time tonight, performing “Around and Around” and “Time is on My Side.” Continue reading The Rolling Stones debut on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1964) →

The Beatles rock Dundee’s Caird Hall as Autumn UK Tour rolls through Scotland 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1964)

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Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Caird Hall, Dundee, Scotland (Tuesday 20th October 1964)'

(Tuesday, October 20, 1964, shows scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.; during The Beatles’ 1964 Autumn UK Tour) — The Beatles made a triumphant return to Dundee’s Caird Hall tonight for their second and final performance at the venue, having previously graced its stage on Oct. 7, 1963. Continue reading The Beatles rock Dundee’s Caird Hall as Autumn UK Tour rolls through Scotland 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1964) →

The Beatles complete recording eight tracks for new single, studio album in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1964)

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Video: 'Eight Days A Week (2023 Mix)'

(Sunday, October 18, 1964, 2:30-11:30 p.m. BST; during Beatles For Sale sessions) — The Beatles embarked on an intense nine-hour studio session today at Abbey Road Studios in London, completing the recording eight tracks for both their forthcoming single and the highly anticipated fourth studio album, Beatles For Sale. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording eight tracks for new single, studio album in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1964) →

‘Do Wah Diddy Diddy’ by Manfred Mann peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1964)

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(Saturday, October 17, 1964) — “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” by Manfred Mann peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Oct. 17/24, 1964). Continue reading ‘Do Wah Diddy Diddy’ by Manfred Mann peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1964) →

‘Dancing in the Street’ by Martha and the Vandellas peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1964)

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(Saturday, October 17, 1964) — “Dancing in the Street” by Martha and the Vandellas peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Dancing in the Street’ by Martha and the Vandellas peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1964) →

‘We’ll Sing in the Sunshine’ by Gale Garnett peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1964)

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(Saturday, October 17, 1964) — “We’ll Sing in the Sunshine” by Gale Garnett peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘We’ll Sing in the Sunshine’ by Gale Garnett peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1964) →