Video: 'The Beatles - Something New FULL ALBUM'
(Monday, August 8, 1964) — Something New by The Beatles debuted on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart, the British band’s sixth appearance on the chart since Feb. 1, 1964. Continue reading ‘Something New’ studio album by The Beatles debuts at #125 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay (Aug 8 1964)
(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “A Hard Day’s Night” by The Beatles peaked today at #1 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutives weeks (Aug. 1/8, 1964). Continue reading ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964)
(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “You’re My World” by Cilla Black (production by The Beatles’ producer George Martin) peaked today at #26 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You’re My World’ by Cilla Black peaks at #26 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964)
(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “I Want to Hold Your Hand” by the Boston Pops Orchestra (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked today at #55 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ by Boston Pops Orchestra peaks at #55 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964)
(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “I’ll Cry Instead” by The Beatles debuted today at #62 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘I’ll Cry Instead’ by The Beatles debuts at #62 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay (Aug 1 1964)
(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “If I Fell” by The Beatles debuted today at #92 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘If I Fell’ by The Beatles debuts at #92 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay (Aug 1 1964)
(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “I’m Happy Just to Dance with You” by The Beatles debuted and peaked today at #95 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘I’m Happy Just to Dance with You’ by The Beatles debuts and peaks at #95 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay (Aug 1 1964)
Video: 'Interview with The Beatles for Swedish radio [part 4]'
(Wednesday, July 29, 1964) — As Ringo Starr and other guests enjoyed the festivities in the background, Paul McCartney, in an interview with Swedish radio producer and host Klas Burling today in Stockholm, shared his memories of working on A Hard Day’s Night, The Beatles’ first feature film.
McCartney revealed that “If I Fell” is his personal favorite track from the film. He also mentioned that “It’s for You,” a song written during the film’s production, was given to Cilla Black as it didn’t quite fit the Beatles’ style.
Additionally, Paul discussed the upcoming American tour and the excitement surrounding a ticker-tape parade set for their arrival in San Francisco.
Video: 'The Beatles Sweden Stockholm 1964-7-28.flv'
(Tuesday, July 28, 1964, shows scheduled to begin at 6:45 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Central European Time; also on the bill were The Kays, The Moonlighters, The Streaplers, Jimmy Justice, The Mascots, and The Shanes) — The Beatles performed the first of two shows tonight at Johanneshovs Isstadion in Stockholm, Sweden, as part of the second European leg of their 1964 world tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two shows at Johanneshovs Isstadion in Stockholm 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1964)
Video: 'Beatles Nonsense in Sweden'
(Tuesday, July 28, 1964, 3:15 p.m. Central European Time) — The Beatles held a press conference today at Hotel Foresta in Stockholm, Sweden, to promote four upcoming shows at Johanneshovs Isstadion. Continue reading The Beatles hold press conference, interviewed in Stockholm 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 28 1964)
