Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

The Beatles interviewed during rehearsals in London 50 years ago today (July 30 1965)


Video: 'Interview with Dibbs Mather The Beatles BBC unreleased Interview'

(Friday, July 30, 1965) — The Beatles were interviewed today by Dibbs Mather today for a BBC Transcription Service disc titled The Beatles during rehearsals for a live TV broadcast scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 1, 1965, from Saville Theatre in London.

The Beatles attend world premiere of ‘Help!’ in London 50 years ago tonight (July 29 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles movie Help! premiers in London'

(Thursday, July 29, 1965, evening BST) — Ten thousand fans gathered outside the London Pavilion tonight to see The Beatles arrive in a black Rolls-Royce for the royal premiere of their second film Help!.

Inside, they met Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon, who had delayed their summer holiday for the event.

Directed by Richard Lester, the film also starred Leo McKern, Eleanor Bron, John Bluthal, Patrick Cargill, Victor Spinetti, Roy Kinnear and Mal Evans.

‘Help!/I’m Down’ single by The Beatles released in USA 50 years ago today (July 19 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - "Help!" Stereo Remaster'

(Monday, July 19, 1965) — The single “Help!”/“I’m Down” by The Beatles, the title song for both the 1965 film and its soundtrack album, was released today in the U.S. (July 23, 1965, in the UK). Continue reading ‘Help!/I’m Down’ single by The Beatles released in USA 50 years ago today (July 19 1965)

‘Beatles VI’ album by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (July 10 1965)


Video: 'Kansas City - Beatles VI - The Beatles'

(Saturday, July 10, 1965)Beatles VI, by The Beatles peaked at #1 on Billboard‘s 200 album chart. (click here to listen to the full album). It was the group’s fifth of an all-time record 19 number one albums on the chart (1964-2000).

The Beatles perform at Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas in Madrid 50 this hour today (July 2 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles in Madrid, ESP in 1965'

(Friday, July 2, 1965, 8:30 p.m. CEST) — The Beatles performed tonight at Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas, the band’s 14th of 15 concerts of their 1965 European Tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform at Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas in Madrid 50 this hour today (July 2 1965)

The Beatles attend reception at Hotel Phoenix in Madrid 50 years ago today (July 2 1965)


Video: 'THE BEATLES EN MADRID (1965)' (July 2, 1965, at 0:45-1:23)

(Friday, July 2, 1965) — The Beatles attended a reception today at Hotel Phoenix in Madried in which they each autographed a cask of sherry just hours before the band’s 14th of 15 concerts of their 1965 European Tour at Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas. Continue reading The Beatles attend reception at Hotel Phoenix in Madrid 50 years ago today (July 2 1965)