Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

The Beatles shoot promotional videos for five songs 60 years ago this hour (Nov 23 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Day Tripper (Version 2)' (click here to watch the colorized version 3)

(Tuesday, November 23, 1965, 4:00 p.m.-early morning GMT) — The Beatles returned to Twickenham Film Studios today in London to produce ten promotional videos for their forthcoming single “We Can Work It Out”/”Day Tripper,” as well as older songs “Help!,” “Ticket To Ride” and “I Feel Fine.” Continue reading The Beatles shoot promotional videos for five songs 60 years ago this hour (Nov 23 1965)

‘Little Child’/’I’ll Be Back’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Nov 20 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles Cartoon TV Series - Episode 9'

(Saturday, November 20, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EST) — The Beatles visit an Indian reservation and perform a concert in Texas on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

‘Any Time At All’/’Twist And Shout’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Nov 13 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles Cartoon TV Series - Episode 8'

(Saturday, November 13, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EST) — The Beatles visit a French museum and admire a portrait of the Three Musketeers and later attend an art show in Paris on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

The Beatles complete recording ‘Rubber Soul’ studio album in 13-hour London session 60 years ago this hour (Nov 11 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles : You Won't See Me (Mono)'

(Thursday, November 11, 1965, 6:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. GMT) — The Beatles completed recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this evening at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s “You Won’t See Me,” (6-11 p.m. GMT) “Girl,” 11:00 p.m.-4:00 a.m. GMT) “Wait,” (4:00-5:00 a.m. GMT) and “I’m Looking Through You” (5:00-7:00 a.m. GMT) Continue reading The Beatles complete recording ‘Rubber Soul’ studio album in 13-hour London session 60 years ago this hour (Nov 11 1965)

The Beatles record ‘The Word’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Nov 10 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles : The Word (Mono)'

(Wednesday, November 10, 1965, 9:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. GMT) — The Beatles resumed recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this evening at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s “The Word.” Continue reading The Beatles record ‘The Word’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Nov 10 1965)

The Beatles record speech, ‘Think For Yourself,’ ‘The Beatles’ Third Christmas Record’ 60 years ago this hour (Nov 8 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles Think For Yourself (Session chat) (mono)'

(Monday, November 8, 1965, 9:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. GMT) — The Beatles resumed recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this evening at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking George Harrison’s “Think for Yourself.” Continue reading The Beatles record speech, ‘Think For Yourself,’ ‘The Beatles’ Third Christmas Record’ 60 years ago this hour (Nov 8 1965)

‘I’ll Get You’/’Honey Don’t’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon TV series 60 years ago this hour (Nov 6 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles Cartoons TV Series - Episode 7'

(Saturday, November 6, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EST) — The Beatles go on an African safari in search of rest and relaxation and later attend a Texas rodeo on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

The Beatles record ‘What Goes On’ and ’12-Bar Original’ 60 years ago this hour (Nov 4 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles : What Goes On (Mono)'

(Thursday, November 4, 1965, 11:00 p.m.-3:30 a.m. GMT) — The Beatles resumed recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this evening at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Ringo Starr’s “What Goes On” and the group’s “12-Bar Original” instrumental. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘What Goes On’ and ’12-Bar Original’ 60 years ago this hour (Nov 4 1965)

The Beatles record ‘Michelle’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Nov 3 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles : Michelle (Mono)'

(Wednesday, November 3, 1965, 2:30-11:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles resumed recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking Paul McCartney and John Lennon “Michelle.” Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Michelle’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Nov 3 1965)

The Beatles conclude taping ‘The Music of Lennon and McCartney’ TV special 60 years ago today (Nov 2 1965)


Video: 'The Music Of Lennon and McCartney (Full TV Special 12/16/1965)'

(Tuesday, November 2, 1965) — The Beatles conclude taping the television special The Music Of Lennon & McCartney today at Granada TV Centre in Manchester for airing on Dec. 16, 1965. Continue reading The Beatles conclude taping ‘The Music of Lennon and McCartney’ TV special 60 years ago today (Nov 2 1965)