Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

The Beatles film Indian restaurant scenes for ‘Help!’ film 50 years ago today (Apr 5 1965)


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(Monday, April 5, 1965) — The Beatles began filming the Rajahama Indian restaurant scenes for Help! today (through Apr. 6, 1965) at Twickenham Film Studios. While making the scenes The Beatles had their first exposure to Indian music.

Peter and Gordon appear on ‘Ed Sullivan’ 50 years ago this hour (Nov 15 1964)


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(Sunday, November 15, 1964, 8 p.m. EST) — Peter and Gordon appeared on the live CBS television variety series The Ed Sullivan Show tonight, performing “I Don’t Want to See You Again” (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) and “500 Miles.” Continue reading Peter and Gordon appear on ‘Ed Sullivan’ 50 years ago this hour (Nov 15 1964)

‘Extracts from the Film A Hard Day’s Night’ EP by The Beatles released in UK 50 years ago today (Nov 4 1964)


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(Wednesday, November 4, 1964) — The Beatles today released Extracts from the Film A Hard Day’s Night, the band’s sixth official extended play release, featuring four tracks previously released on the A Hard Day’s Night album.

‘Four by the Beatles’ EP by The Beatles debuts at #97 on USA charts 50 years ago today (June 13 1964)


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(Saturday, June 13, 1964)“Four by the Beatles”, an extended play (EP) featuring four previously released songs by The Beatles, debuted today at #97 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for one week, the group’s 18th appearance on the chart since Jan. 18, 1964.

The Beatles hold press conference at Schiphol Airport 50 years ago this hour (June 5 1964)


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(Friday, June 5, 1964, 1:30 p.m. CET) — The Beatles held a press conference in the VIP Room at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, soon after their arrival from Copenhagen. Later in the afternoon at their hotel in Downtown Amsterdam, the group was interviewed by a TV reporter looking for autographs.

‘Sweet Georgia Brown/Take Out Some Insurance On Me, Baby’ by Tony Sheridan and The Beatles released 50 years ago today (June 1 1964)


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(Monday, June 1, 1964) — The single “Sweet Georgia Brown” and “Take Out Some Insurance On Me, Baby” by Tony Sheridan and The Beatles was released today in the U.S. on Atco. Continue reading ‘Sweet Georgia Brown/Take Out Some Insurance On Me, Baby’ by Tony Sheridan and The Beatles released 50 years ago today (June 1 1964)

Gerry and the Pacemakers, Bobby Rydell appear on ‘Ed Sullivan’ 50 years ago this hour (May 10 1964)


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(Sunday, May 10, 1964, 8 p.m. EDT) — Gerry and the Pacemakers and Bobby Rydell were among the performers on tonight’s edition of the CBS television variety show The Ed Sullivan Show, broadcast live from New York. Continue reading Gerry and the Pacemakers, Bobby Rydell appear on ‘Ed Sullivan’ 50 years ago this hour (May 10 1964)