Video: 'Beatles conference: Los Angeles August 18, 1964'

(Tuesday, August 18, 1964, 4:15 p.m. PDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — A few hours after leaving Canadian airspace, The Beatles arrived in Los Angeles this afternoon for a brief stop (to go through customs, meet the press, and stretch their legs) before continuing their journey to San Francisco. Continue reading The Beatles land in Los Angeles for brief stop on the way to San Francisco 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1964) →

Video: 'the beatles interview at winnipeg airport'

(Tuesday, August 18, 1964, 2:05 p.m. CST; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles, flying from London to San Francisco via Los Angeles for their first full tour of the U.S., arrived at Winnipeg International Airport in Manitoba, Canada, this afternoon for refueling and a brief wave to some 2,000 waiting fans. Continue reading The Beatles land in Winnipeg for brief refueling stop on way to San Francisco to begin first full North American tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 18 1964) →

Video: 'Leave My Kitten Alone (Anthology 1 Version)'

(Friday, August 14, 1964, 10:00-11:15 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded “Leave My Kitten Alone” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Leave My Kitten Alone’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Aug 14 1964) →

Video: 'I'm A Loser Recording Sessions (August 14, 1964)'

(Friday, August 14, 1964, 7:00-9:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded two songs for their next album tonight, Lennon-McCartney’s “I’m a Loser” and a cover of “Mr. Moonlight” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘I’m a Loser,’ early version of ‘Mr. Moonlight’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Aug 14 1964) →

Video: 'Baby's In Black (Remastered 2009)'

(Tuesday, August 11, 1964, 7:00-11:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles began sessions for a follow-up album to A Hard Day’s Night tonight, recording Lennon-McCartney’s “Baby’s in Black” in 14 takes at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles begin recording new studio album with ‘Baby’s in Black’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Aug 11 1964) →