Video: 'Beatles Vinyl Collection: A Collection of Beatles Oldies (But Goldies)'
(Friday, December 9, 1966) — With no new material by The Beatles available for the 1966 Christmas shopping season, EMI released the compilation album A Collection of Beatles Oldies today in the United Kingdom, featuring hit singles and other songs released by the group between 1963 and 1966.
Video: 'The Beatles (1965 - 1967) - Anthology 2 album' (Dec. 8, 1966, at 1:10:55)
(Thursday, December 8, 1966, 7:00 p.m.-3:40 a.m. GMT) — The Beatles began recording another version of “Strawberry Fields Forever” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London for a brass and strings score written by producer George Martin. Continue reading The Beatles record new rhythm track for ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 8 1966)
(Tuesday, December 6, 1966, 6:45 p.m.-1:50 a.m. GMT) — The Beatles recorded a Christmas message today at EMI Studio 2 in London for pirate stations Radio London and Radio Caroline (click here and here to listen; be sure to right click on the links and choose “Open link in incognido window”). Continue reading The Beatles record Christmas messages, first song for ‘Sgt. Pepper’ album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1966)
Video: 'Beatlemania In Portland Oregon' (backstage at 6:10)
(Sunday, August 22, 1965) — George Harrison and John Lennon of The Beatles were interviewed separately today backstage in Portland, Oregon, between two performances at Memorial Coliseum, the tenth and eleventh of 16 concerts on the band’s ten-city 1965 North American tour.
Video: 'Peter & Gordon I Don't Want To See You Again' (click here to watch)
(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)
Video: 'The Beatles - "Long Tall Sally" (2009 Remastered EP)'
(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.
Video: 'The Beatles swedish interviews (1963) Part 2' (July 29, 1964, at 1:56)
(Wednesday, July 29, 1964) — The Beatles were interviewed again today by Klas Burling for Swedish radio during a party in Stockholm.
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.
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.
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.
