Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

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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(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)

(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)

(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)

(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)

‘When I Grow Up (To Be a Man)’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1964)

(Saturday, October 17, 1964) — “When I Grow Up (To Be a Man)” by The Beach Boys peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘When I Grow Up (To Be a Man)’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1964)

‘Matchbox’ by The Beatles peaks at #17 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1964)

(Saturday, October 17, 1964) — “Matchbox” by The Beatles (written by Carl Perkins with Ringo Starr on lead vocals) peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Matchbox’ by The Beatles peaks at #17 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1964)

The Beatles perform for ‘Scene at 6:30’ at Granada TV Centre in Manchester 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1964)


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(Wednesday, October 14, 1964, afternoon BST; during the fifth stop of The Beatles’ 1964 Autumn UK Tour) — Prior to their evening concerts at ABC Cinema, The Beatles recorded an appearance for Granada Television’s program Scene at 6:30 this afternoon at Granada TV Centre in Manchester, England. Continue reading The Beatles perform for ‘Scene at 6:30’ at Granada TV Centre in Manchester 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1964)

‘Songs, Pictures and Stories of the Fabulous Beatles’ album by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1964)


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(Monday, October 12, 1964)Songs, Pictures and Stories of the Fabulous Beatles by The Beatles, Vee Jay’s final attempt to cash in on their soon-to-be expired license agreement to release recordings by the band, was released in the U.S. today. Continue reading ‘Songs, Pictures and Stories of the Fabulous Beatles’ album by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1964)

The Beatles kick off 1964 Autumn UK Tour on John Lennon’s birthday in Bradford 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1964)


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(Friday, October 9, 1964, 6:15 p.m. BST; during The Beatles’ 1964 Autumn UK Tour) — The Beatles celebrated John Lennon’s 24th birthday in style tonight, launching their 1964 Autumn UK Tour with a thrilling performance at the Gaumont Cinema in central Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. Continue reading The Beatles kick off 1964 Autumn UK Tour on John Lennon’s birthday in Bradford 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1964)