Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

The Beatles release ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ soundtrack album in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 26 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night (Original Motion Picture Sound...' (12 tracks)

(Friday, June 26, 1964)A Hard Day’s Night, the soundtrack for The Beatles’ debut film, was released today in the United States by United Artists Records, whose parent company owned the rights to the film. Continue reading The Beatles release ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ soundtrack album in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (June 26 1964)

The Beatles interviewed by Bob Rogers at New City Hotel in Dunedin, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1964)


Video: '83 Dunedin (26-29 June 1964)' (Rogers interview at 0:00-16:10)

(Friday, June 26, 1964, evening) — The Beatles were interviewed this evening by Sydney DJ Bob Rogers of 2SM radio in their room at New City Hotel in Dunedin, New Zealand. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed by Bob Rogers at New City Hotel in Dunedin, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 26 1964)

The Beatles appear at Auckland Town Hall 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1964)


Video: 'BEATLES AT THE STADIUM 1964 VOL.14' (June 25, 1964, at 6:35-8:44)

(Thursday, June 25, 1964) — The Beatles were hosted today by Mayor Dove-Myer Robinson at Aukland Town Hall in New Zealand. Continue reading The Beatles appear at Auckland Town Hall 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1964)

The Beatles interviewed by Bob Rogers at Royal International Hotel in Auckland, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1964)


Video: '82 Wellington (18-25 June 1964)' (Rogers interview at 24:58-30:09)

(Thursday, June 25, 1964) — John, Paul and Ringo of The Beatles were interviewed today by Sydney DJ Bob Rogers of 2SM after the group’s press conference at the Royal International Hotel in Auckland, New Zealand. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed by Bob Rogers at Royal International Hotel in Auckland, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1964)

The Beatles interviewed by Bob Rogers at Hotel St. George in Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1964)


Video: '82 Wellington (18-25 June 1964)' (Rogers interview at 18:11-24:52)

(Tuesday, June 23, 1964, afternoon New Zealand Standard Time) — John, Paul and Ringo of The Beatles were interviewed this afternoon by Sydney DJ Bob Rogers of 2SM radio in their room at Hotel St. George in Wellington, New Zealand. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed by Bob Rogers at Hotel St. George in Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 23 1964)

The Beatles interviewed by Doreen Kelso at Hotel St. George in Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)


Video: '82 Wellington (18-25 June 1964)' (Kelso interview at 9:59-18:10)

(Sunday, June 21, 1964) — After a press conference, reporter Doreen Kelso taped interviews with three of The Beatles (Lennon, Harrison and Starr) today at Hotel St. George in Wellington. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed by Doreen Kelso at Hotel St. George in Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)

The Beatles interviewed at Hotel St. George in Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)


Video: '82 Wellington (18-25 June 1964)' (June 21, 1964, at 9:08-9:56)

(Sunday, June 21, 1964) — Upon the Beatles’ arrival at Wellington’s Hotel St. George, the group was recorded clowning around with a reporter. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed at Hotel St. George in Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)

The Beatles arrive at Rongotai Airport, Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)


Video: 'BEATLES AT THE STADIUM 1964 VOL.14' (Wellington arrival at 4:13-6:18)

(Sunday, June 21, 1964) — 7,000 fans welcomed The Beatles to New Zealand today as they arrived at Rongotai Airport, Wellington, New Zealand, from Sydney, Australia. Continue reading The Beatles arrive at Rongotai Airport, Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)

The Beatles interviewed on flight from Sydney to Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)


Video: 'Interview with DJ Bob Rogers and DJ Mike Walsh - Australia, June 1964 - The Beatles: The Interviews' (June 21, 1964, at 1:49)

(Sunday, June 21, 1964, morning local time) — The Beatles were interviewed today on a morning flight from Sydney, Australia, to Wellington, New Zealand by Bob Rogers for radio station 2SM in Sydney. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed on flight from Sydney to Wellington, New Zealand 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 21 1964)

‘Diane’ by The Bachelors peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 20 1964)

(Saturday, June 20, 1964) — “Diane” by The Bachelors peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Diane’ by The Bachelors peaks at #10 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 20 1964)