Video: 'You Know What To Do (Anthology 1 Version)'

(Wednesday, June 3, 1964, 5:30-9:30 p.m. BST) — Following Jimmy Nicol’s hastily-arranged rehearsal ahead of The Beatles’ world tour (drummer Ringo Starr had fallen ill during a morning photo session and was temporarily replaced by Nicol), John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison recorded three demos and completed two tracks for their next album A Hard Day’s Night tonight at EMI Studio 2. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording of ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ studio album after taping three demos 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 3 1964) →

Video: 'The Beatles Rehearsing With Jimmy Nicol - ITN News - 3 June 1964'

(Wednesday, June 3, 1964, 3:00 p.m. BST) — Session musician Jimmie Nicol, 24, temporarily replaced Ringo Starr starting this afternoon after The Beatles’ drummer collapsed with tonsillitis and pharyngitis during a photo session for the Saturday Evening Post newspaper in Barnes, north London. Continue reading Beatle drummer Ringo Starr falls ill, temporarily replaced by Jimmie Nicol 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 3 1964) →

Video: 'When I Get Home (Remastered 2009)'

(Tuesday, June 2, 1964, 2:30-5:45 p.m. BST) — Following attempts at “Any Time At All” and “Things We Said” during a morning recording session, The Beatles regrouped this afternoon to begin and complete recording “When I Get Home” at EMI Studio 2 in London for the band’s next studio album A Hard Day’s Night. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘When I Get Home’ at EMI Studios in London 60 years this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 2 1964) →

Video: 'I'll Be Back (Anthology 1 Version / Demo)' (take 2)

(Monday, June 1, 1964, 8:00-11:15 p.m. BST) — In the second of two recording sessions today at EMI Studio Two in London, The Beatles recorded “I’ll Be Back” for their next studio album A Hard Day’s Night. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘I’ll Be Back’ at EMI Studios in London 60 years this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 1 1964) →

Video: 'Matchbox (Remastered 2009)'

(Monday, June 1, 1964, 2:30-7:15 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded “Matchbox” and “I’ll Cry Instead” for their next studio album A Hard Day’s Night, during the first of two recording sessions today at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Matchbox,’ ‘I’ll Cry Instead’ at EMI Studios in London 60 years this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 1 1964) →

Video: 'The Beatles Press Conference At The Prince of Wales Theatre, London - 31 May 1964'

(Sunday, May 31, 1964) — Prior to tonight’s concert at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London, The Beatles held a press conference today and clowned around behind the theater bar for the benefit of cameras. Continue reading The Beatles hold press conference at Prince of Wales Theatre in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 31 1964) →

Video: 'The Beatles At NEMS Offices - Press Gathering - Home Movie - 30 May 1964' (audio includes WBZ-AM Boston interview conducted on this day)

(Saturday, May 30, 1964) — The Beatles held a press conference today at the NEMS Enterprises Ltd offices at Sutherland House, 5-6 Argyll Street, London, their first public appearance as a foursome since leaving for a rare, lengthy holiday on May 2, 1964. Continue reading The Beatles hold press conference in London following extended holiday 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1964) →

(Saturday, May 30, 1964) — “Love Me Do” by The Beatles peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Love Me Do’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1964) →

Video: 'From a Window'

(Friday, May 29, 1964) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles attended a recording session today at EMI Studios in London for “From a Window” as performed by Billy J. Kramer with The Dakotas and written primarily by Paul (officially attributed to fellow Beatle John Lennon and McCartney). Continue reading Paul McCartney attends Billy J. Kramer recording session for ‘From a Window’ in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1964) →