Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

‘I’ll Get You/Honey Don’t’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 50 years ago this hour (Nov 6 1965)


Video: 'Beatles Cartoon Episode 07'

(Saturday, November 6, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EST) — The Beatles go on an African safari in search of rest and relaxation and later attend a Texas rodeo on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

The Beatles record ‘What Goes On,’ ’12-Bar Original’ 50 years ago this hour (Nov 4 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - What Goes On'

(Thursday, November 4, 1965, 11:00 p.m.-3:30 a.m. GMT) — The Beatles resumed recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this evening at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Ringo Starr’s “What Goes On” and the group’s “12-Bar Original” instrumental. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘What Goes On,’ ’12-Bar Original’ 50 years ago this hour (Nov 4 1965)

The Beatles conclude taping ‘The Music of Lennon and McCartney’ 50 years ago today (Nov 2 1965)


Video: 'The Music of Lennon and McCartney'

(Tuesday, November 2, 1965) — The Beatles conclude taping the television special The Music Of Lennon & McCartney today at Granada TV Centre in Manchester for airing on Dec. 16, 1965.

The guests included Cilla Black, Peter and Gordon, Lulu, Henry Mancini, Esther Phillips, Fritz Spiegl, Billy J Kramer and the Dakotas, Alan Haven, the George Martin Orchestra, Dick Rivers, and Peter Sellers.

The Beatles begin taping ‘The Music of Lennon and McCartney’ 50 years ago today (Nov 1 1965)


Video: 'The Music of Lennon and McCartney'

(Monday, November 1, 1965) — The Beatles began taping the television special The Music Of Lennon & McCartney today at Granada TV Centre in Manchester for airing on Dec. 16, 1965.

The guests included Cilla Black, Peter and Gordon, Lulu, Henry Mancini, Esther Phillips, Fritz Spiegl, Billy J Kramer and the Dakotas, Alan Haven, the George Martin Orchestra, Dick Rivers, and Peter Sellers.

Filming continued on the following day.

‘You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me/Chains’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 50 years ago this hour (Oct 30 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles Cartoon Ep 6 of 39 You've Really Got a Hold on Me and Chains'

(Saturday, October 30, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EDT) — The Beatles go on safari in Africa hoping to photograph the local wildlife on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

The Beatles complete ‘We Can Work It Out’ 50 years ago this hour (Oct 29 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles We Can Work It Out studio takes' (take 2 with Oct. 29, 1965, overdubs at 2:38)

(Friday, October 29, 1965, 2:00-4:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles completed recording the A-side of their next single, Paul McCartney and John Lennon’s “We Can Work It Out,” this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, adding more vocals and a second harmonium part (recording began on Oct. 20, 1965). Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘We Can Work It Out’ 50 years ago this hour (Oct 29 1965)

The Beatles hold press conference after collecting MBEs 50 years ago this hour (Oct 26 1965)


Video: 'Beatles MBE Interview #4'

(Tuesday, October 26, 1965, 12:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles held a press conference today in the downstairs bar of the Savile Theatre after receiving their MBE medals (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) from Queen Elizabeth II at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London. Continue reading The Beatles hold press conference after collecting MBEs 50 years ago this hour (Oct 26 1965)

The Beatles collect their MBEs 50 years ago this hour (Oct 26 1965)


Video: 'Beatles at the Palace'

(Tuesday, October 26, 1965, 10:00 a.m. GMT) — 4,000 fans greeted The Beatles today as they were chauffeured (in John Lennon’s black Rolls Royce) into Buckingham Palace in London to collect their MBEs (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) from Queen Elizabeth II “for a significant achievement or outstanding service to the community.” Continue reading The Beatles collect their MBEs 50 years ago this hour (Oct 26 1965)

The Beatles attempt to record ‘I’m Looking Through You’ 50 years ago this hour (Oct 24 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles I'm Looking Through You Take 1'

(Sunday, October 24, 1965, 2:30-11:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles resumed recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, making the first of three attempts at Paul McCartney and John Lennon “I’m Looking Through You.”