Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

‘Dead Man’s Curve’ by Jan and Dean peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)

(Saturday, May 9, 1964) — “Dead Man’s Curve” by Jan and Dean peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Dead Man’s Curve’ by Jan and Dean peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)

‘The Pink Panther Theme’ by Henry Mancini peaks at #31 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)

(Saturday, May 9, 1964) — “The Pink Panther Theme” by Henry Mancini peaked at #31 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Pink Panther Theme’ by Henry Mancini peaks at #31 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)

‘Thank You Girl’ by The Beatles peaks at #35 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)

(Saturday, May 9, 1964) — “Thank You Girl” by The Beatles peaked at #35 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Thank You Girl’ by The Beatles peaks at #35 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)

‘P.S. I Love You’ by The Beatles debuts at #64 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)

(Saturday, May 9, 1964) — “P.S. I Love You” by The Beatles debuted today at #64 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart, the group’s 16th appearance on the chart since Jan. 18, 1964. Continue reading ‘P.S. I Love You’ by The Beatles debuts at #64 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)

John Lennon, George Harrison depart Hawaii for Tahiti to continue holiday 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1964)


Video: 'John Lennon is swimming in the pool [Honolulu, Hawaii, United States]'

(Monday, May 4, 1964, 1:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time) — John Lennon (and his wife, Cynthia) and George Harrison (and his new girlfriend, Pattie Boyd) of The Beatles, on a month-long holiday, were filmed today departing the airport in Honolulu for Tahiti. Continue reading John Lennon, George Harrison depart Hawaii for Tahiti to continue holiday 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1964)

‘The Beatles’ Second Album’ peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 2 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles’ Second Album' (Clips 2-12 constitute original album)

(Saturday, May 2, 1964)The Beatles’ Second Album, the second U.S. album by the rock band from Liverpool, England, to be issued by Capitol Records, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Top LPs chart for five consecutive weeks (May 2/9/16/23/30, 1964). Continue reading ‘The Beatles’ Second Album’ peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 2 1964)

‘Bits and Pieces’ by The Dave Clark Five peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 2 1964)

(Saturday, May 2, 1964) — “Bits and Pieces” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Bits and Pieces’ by The Dave Clark Five peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 2 1964)

‘Nadine’ by Chuck Berry peaks at #23 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 2 1964)

(Saturday, May 2, 1964) — “Nadine” by Chuck Berry peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Nadine’ by Chuck Berry peaks at #23 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 2 1964)

The Beatles record eight songs for third edition of BBC radio’s ‘From Us To You’ series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 1 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - Whit Monday (BBC, From Us To You #3 - 18 May 1964)'

(Friday, May 1, 1964, 6:30-9:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded a third editiion of the BBC Light Programme From Us To You today at the BBC Paris Studio in London, for airing on May 18, 1964, at 10 a.m. when the group was scheduled to be on holiday. Continue reading The Beatles record eight songs for third edition of BBC radio’s ‘From Us To You’ series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 1 1964)

The Beatles interviewed for two Scottish TV shows in Glasgow 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Six Ten Interview In Scotland - 30 April 1964'

(Thursday, April 30, 1964, afternoon BST) — Before performing two concerts at the Odeon Cinema in Glasgow, The Beatles were interviewed for two television Scottish shows today, including Six Ten at their hotel, the Roman Camp Hotel in Callander, for broadcast later today. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed for two Scottish TV shows in Glasgow 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1964)