Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

The Beatles arrive at Arlanda Airport in Stockholm 50 years ago this hour (July 28 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles in Sweden 1964' (July 28, 1964, airport arrival at 0:00-1:55)

(Tuesday, July 28, 1964, 12:30 p.m. CET) — The Beatles arrived today at Arlanda Airport in Stockholm, where more than 3,000 fans were waiting to welcome them to Sweden.

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


Audio: 'Four by The Beatles (EP)'

(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 filmed on flight to Hong Kong 50 years ago today (June 7 1964)


Video: 'Beatles Anthology (6/8) - Part 3' (June 7, 1964, at 5:27-6:09)

(Sunday, June 7, 1964, 11:15 a.m. BST) — The Beatles were filmed today on one or more of their flights between London and Hong Kong; Paul McCartney was interviewed today by Bob Rogers of Australia’s Channel 7.

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


Video: 'The Beatles In Holland, 1964' (press conference at :00-:15; TV interview at :31)

(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)


Video: 'Tony Sheridan & The Beatles - Sweet Georgia Brown (1964 Vocal) (2011 Remaster)'

(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)


Video: 'Bobby Rydell on The Ed Sullivan Show - "World Without Love"'

(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)

The Beatles release ‘Love Me Do/P.S. I Love You’ 50 years ago today (Apr 27 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - "Love Me Do" / "P.S. I Love You" (U.S. Mono Single - Tollie)'

(Monday, April 27, 1964) — The single “Love Me Do” and “P.S. I Love You” by The Beatles was released today in the U.S.on the Tollie label.

The Beatles interviewed during ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ recording session 50 years this evening (Apr 16 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Interview - April 1964'

(Thursday, April 16, 1964, evening) — The Beatles were interviewed tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London (via telephone) by Chicago disc jockeys Art Roberts and Ron Riley for WLS-AM during the recording session for A Hard Day’s Night. Paul McCartney revealed for the first time the title of the group’s first film A Hard Day’s Night.

The Beatles conclude filming Scala Theatre scenes 50 years ago today (Apr 1 1964)


Video: 'A Hard Day's Night (Full Movie) 1080p [HD] subtitulada' (Mar. 23-Apr. 1, 1964, at 31:08-36:49; 47:08-50:54; 52:49-56:08)

(Wednesday, April 1, 1964) — The Beatles today concluded six days (March 23/24/25/26/31, April 1) of filming at Scala Theatre in London for the group’s first film A Hard Day’s Night.

Beatle George Harrison interviews Paul McCartney 50 years ago today (Mar 19 1964)


Video: 'he Beatles - Public Ear (22nd March 1964)' (Mar. 19, 1964, at 2:23)

(Thursday, March 19, 1964, noon GMT) — George Harrison today interviewed Paul McCartney, both members of the rock band The Beatles, on the set of the group’s first film A Hard Day’s Night in a car traveling from Twickenham to Park Lane in London for broadcast on the Mar. 22, 1964, edition of the BBC’s The Public Ear radio program.