Video: 'She's A Woman (Remastered 2009)'
(Thursday, October 8, 1964, 7:00-10:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles completed what would become the B-side of their next single this evening, recording overdubs onto take six of “She’s A Woman” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording of ‘She’s A Woman’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles She's A Woman (Take 1)'
(Thursday, October 8, 1964, 3:30-5:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles returned to London’s EMI Studios today to work on what would become the B-side of their forthcoming Christmas single. Continue reading The Beatles record early takes of ‘She’s A Woman’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 1964)
Video: 'Eight Days A Week (Anthology 1 Version / False Starts)' (Takes 3 & 4)
(Tuesday, October 6, 1964, 3:00-6:45 p.m. BST; during Beatles For Sale sessions) — The Beatles continued production of their fourth album Beatles For Sale today, recording early takes of “Eight Days A Week” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record early takes of ‘Eight Days A Week’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1964)
Video: 'Ain't She Sweet'
(Monday, October 5, 1964) — Ain’t She Sweet, a compilation album featuring four tracks recorded in Hamburg in 1961 by The Beatles (with Pete Best on drums) and featuring Tony Sheridan on vocals (except for the title song with vocal by John Lennon), was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘Ain’t She Sweet’ compilation album by The Beatles and others released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1964)
(Saturday, October 3, 1964) — “Baby I Need Your Loving” by the Four Tops peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Baby I Need Your Loving’ by Four Tops peaks at #11 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1964)
(Saturday, October 3, 1964) — “From a Window” by Billy J. Kramer with The Dakotas (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘From a Window’ by Billy J. Kramer with The Dakotas peaks at #23 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1964)
(Saturday, October 3, 1964) — “You’ll Never Get to Heaven” by Dionne Warwick peaked at #34 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You’ll Never Get to Heaven’ by Dionne Warwick peaks at #34 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1964)
(Saturday, October 3, 1964) — “James Bond Theme” by Billy Strange peaked at #58 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘James Bond Theme’ by Billy Strange peaks at #58 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles - Shindig! Dress Rehearsals (NEW Footage, October 3rd, 1964, Restored)'
(Saturday, October 3, 1964, afternoon BST) — The Beatles took the stage at Granville Studio this afternoon in London to record an appearance for the American music television show Shindig!. Continue reading The Beatles tape appearance for American TV show ‘Shindig!’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles vs the Four Seasons [1964]' (playlist excludes The Four Seasons' "I've Cried Before," which be sequenced between "Sherry" and "Marlena")
(Thursday, October 1, 1964) — The Beatles vs the Four Seasons by The Beatles and (separately) The Four Seasons, Vee Jay’s second-to-last attempt to cash in on their soon-to-be expired license agreements to release recordings by both bands, was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘The Beatles vs the Four Seasons’ album by The Beatles and (separately) The Four Seasons released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1964)