Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

Paul McCartney of The Beatles interviewed in New York 50 years ago this hour (Aug 15 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles' Interviews America '64-'65 by Larry Kane Part 5' (Aug. 15, 1965, at 0:56-2:30)

(Sunday, August 15, 1965, 5:00 p.m. EDT) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles was interviewed this afternoon by Larry Kane of WFUN-AM in Miami at the Warwick Hotel in New York City ahead of the group’s record breaking concert at Shea Stadium to start their 1965 North American tour.

The Beatles tape performance for ‘Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour (Aug 14 1965)


Video: 'Paul McCartney (The Beatles) - Yesterday 1965'

(Saturday, August 14, 1965, 8:30 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles performed six songs tonight on tape for the Sep. 12, 1965, (and final black and white) edition of the CBS variety television series The Ed Sullivan Show at CBS Studio 50 in New York City. It was the group’s fourth and final appearance on the show (1964-1965). Continue reading The Beatles tape performance for ‘Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour (Aug 14 1965)

The Beatles hold press conference at Warwick Hotel in New York 50 years ago today (Aug 13 1965)


Video: 'Beatles Arrive in NYC (1965)' (Warwick arrival, press conference at 2:31)

(Friday, August 13, 1965, afternoon) — The Beatles held a press conference today at the Warwick Hotel just hours after their arrival in New York City to promote the group’s second North American tour, sixteen concerts in ten cities beginning Aug. 15, 1965. Continue reading The Beatles hold press conference at Warwick Hotel in New York 50 years ago today (Aug 13 1965)

The Beatles arrive at JFK Airport in New York for North American tour 50 years ago this hour (Aug 13 1965)


Video: 'Beatles Arrive in NYC (1965)' (JFK arrival at 0:02-2:10)

(Friday, August 13, 1965, around 2:30 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles arrived at JFK Airport in New York City (from London) this afternoon for the group’s second North American tour, sixteen concerts in ten cities.

The Beatles depart London for North American tour 50 years ago this hour (Aug 13 1965)


Video: 'Reflections On Love (1966 film)' (London departure at 2:07-2:39)

(Friday, August 13, 1965, noon BST) — The Beatles departed London Airport today to New York for the group’s second North American tour, sixteen concerts in ten cities. Continue reading The Beatles depart London for North American tour 50 years ago this hour (Aug 13 1965)

Three Beatles attend recording session by The Silkie in London 50 years ago today (Aug 9 1965)


Video: 'THE SILKIE YOUVE GOT TO HIDE YOUR LOVE AWAY'

(Monday, August 9, 1965) — Three of the four Beatles (John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison) attended a recording session of Lennon-McCartney’s “You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away” by the folk group The Silkie today at IBC Studios in central London, with McCartney (on guitar) and Harrison (on tambourine) performing on the track and Lennon in the control room.

The Beatles release fifth British album ‘Help!’ 50 years ago today (Aug 6 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles | Help Full Album'

(Friday, August 6, 1965)Help!, the fifth studio album by British rock group the Beatles, was released today with side one containing songs from the soundtrack to their new film Help! Continue reading The Beatles release fifth British album ‘Help!’ 50 years ago today (Aug 6 1965)