Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

John Lennon films appearance for ‘Not Only…But Also…’ premiere 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1964)


Video: 'John Lennon on "Not Only...But Also"' (Nov. 20, 1964 at 0:32-2:58)

(Friday, November 20, 1964, early morning GMT) — John Lennon of The Beatles filmed part of a sequence today for a Nov. 29, 1964, appearance on the BBC2’s premiere episode of Dudley Moore’s sketch/variety series Not Only…But Also…. Continue reading John Lennon films appearance for ‘Not Only…But Also…’ premiere 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1964)

The Beatles record performances for BBC ‘Top Gear’ radio series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1964)


Video: 'I Feel Fine (Studio Out-take) (Live At The BBC For "Top Gear" / 17th November, 1964)'

(Tuesday, November 17, 1964, 7:30-11:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles recorded an appearance tonight for the BBC Light Programme Top Gear at Playhouse Theatre in London, for airing on Nov. 26, 1964, at 10 p.m. Continue reading The Beatles record performances for BBC ‘Top Gear’ radio series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 17 1964)

The Beatles tape performances for ‘Thank Your Lucky Stars’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles | "Thank Your Lucky Stars" ITV-UK Special | 1964'

(Saturday, November 14, 1964, 1:00-5:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles rehearsed and recorded their seventh contribution to the television show Thank Your Lucky Stars this afternoon at Teddington Studio Centre in Teddington, miming to four songs. Continue reading The Beatles tape performances for ‘Thank Your Lucky Stars’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 14 1964)

The Beatles filmed at Capitol Cinema in Cardiff, Wales 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1964)


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(Saturday, November 7, 1964, first show scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. GMT; during The Beatles’ 1964 Autumn UK Tour) — The Beatles were filmed today at Capitol Cinema in Cardiff, Wales, during the band’s 24th stop of their 1964 Autumn UK Tour. Continue reading The Beatles filmed at Capitol Cinema in Cardiff, Wales 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1964)

‘I Don’t Want to See You Again’ by Peter and Gordon peaks at #16 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1964)

(Saturday, November 7, 1964)“I Don’t Want to See You Again” by Peter and Gordon (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Don’t Want to See You Again’ by Peter and Gordon peaks at #16 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1964)

‘Extracts from the Album A Hard Day’s Night’ EP by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 6 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles ?- Extracts From The Album A Hard Day's Night - EP Vinyl Unboxing'

(Friday, November 6, 1964) — The Beatles today released Extracts from the Album A Hard Day’s Night, the band’s seventh official extended play release, featuring four previously released tracks from the album that were not featured in the film. Continue reading ‘Extracts from the Album A Hard Day’s Night’ EP by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 6 1964)

The Beatles perform first of two shows at Gaumont Cinema in Ipswitch, England 60 years ago hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Gaumont Cinema, Ipswich, UK (Saturday 31st October 1964)'

(Halloween, Saturday, October 31, 1964, shows started at 6:00 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. GMT; during The Beatles’ 1964 Autumn UK Tour) — The Beatles performed the first of two shows tonight at Gaumont Cinema in Ipswitch, England, during the band’s 18th stop of their 1964 Autumn UK Tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two shows at Gaumont Cinema in Ipswitch, England 60 years ago hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1964)

The Beatles interviewed in Plymouth, England 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 29 1964)


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(Thursday, October 29, 1964; during The Beatles’ 1964 Autumn UK Tour) — The Beatles were interviewed today at ABC Cinema in Plymouth during the band’s 16th stop of their 1964 Autumn UK Tour. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed in Plymouth, England 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 29 1964)

The Beatles complete recording of fourth studio album and annual Christmas message 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1964)


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(Monday, October 26, 1964, 7:30-10:00 p.m. GMT; during Beatles For Sale sessions) — The Beatles completed recording sessions for their fourth album Beatles For Sale tonight, finishing “What You’re Doing” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording of fourth studio album and annual Christmas message 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1964)

The Beatles record ‘Honey Don’t’ for fourth studio album in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1964)


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(Monday, October 26, 1964, 4:30-6:30 p.m. GMT; during Beatles For Sale sessions) — The Beatles resumed production of their fourth studio album Beatles For Sale this afternoon, completing the recording of Carl Perkins’ “Honey Don’t” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Honey Don’t’ for fourth studio album in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 1964)