Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

The Beatles record fourth appearance on BBC radio program ‘From Us To You’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 17 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - From Us To You (BBC, From Us To You #4 - 3 August 1964)'

(Friday, July 17, 1964, 2:15-6:15 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded a fourth (and it would turn out to be, final) appearance for the BBC Light Programme From Us To You this afternoon at the BBC Paris Studio in London, for airing on Aug. 3, 1964, at 10:00 a.m. Continue reading The Beatles record fourth appearance on BBC radio program ‘From Us To You’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 17 1964)

The Beatles record appearance for debut of BBC radio program ‘Top Gear’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 14 1964)


Video: 'Long Tall Sally (Live At The BBC For "Top Gear" / 16th July, 1964)'

(Tuesday, July 14, 1964, 7:00-11:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded an appearance for the first edition of the BBC Light Programme Top Gear tonight at Studio S2, Broadcasting House in London, for airing on July 16, 1964, at 10:00 p.m. BST. Continue reading The Beatles record appearance for debut of BBC radio program ‘Top Gear’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 14 1964)

The Beatles filmed standing at stage door in Brighton 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles in Brighton'

(Sunday, July 12, 1964) — The Beatles were filmed today appearing at the stage door of the Hippodrome Theatre in Brighton, England, at the beginning of the band’s 1964 summer seaside resort tour, part of the European leg of their world tour. Continue reading The Beatles filmed standing at stage door in Brighton 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1964)

The Beatles record promos for radio appearance, film in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - Top Gear Spot'

(Saturday, July 11, 1964, morning BST) — Back in London from last night’s northern premiere of A Hard Day’s Night in their hometown of Liverpool, three of the four Beatles (John Lennon was absent) recorded an audio promotion today for BBC’s brand-new pop radio program Top Gear. Continue reading The Beatles record promos for radio appearance, film in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 11 1964)

200,000 welcome The Beatles back to Liverpool for northern premiere of hometown band’s debut feature film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles at Liverpool Town Hall 10th July 1964: A Hard Day's Night Premiere' (July 10, 1964, Liverpool reception at 3:39)

(Friday, July 10, 1964, 6:55 p.m. BST) — The Beatles were driven to Liverpool Town Hall this evening in a police cavalcade, with an estimated 200,000 people – roughly a quarter of the city’s population – lining the route. Continue reading 200,000 welcome The Beatles back to Liverpool for northern premiere of hometown band’s debut feature film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964)

The Beatles arrive in hometown of Liverpool for northern premiere of band’s debut feature film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964)


Video: The Beatles at Liverpool Town Hall 10th July 1964: A Hard Day's Night Premiere' (July 10, 1964, airport at 0:00-3:38)

(Friday, July 10, 1964, 5:25 p.m. BST) — Four days after the world premiere of A Hard Day’s Night in London, The Beatles arrived in their hometown of Liverpool, England, this afternoon for the film’s first northern England screening. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in hometown of Liverpool for northern premiere of band’s debut feature film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964)

The Beatles release third British studio album ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles: A Hard Day's Night - 1964 (Full Album. 2009 Stereo Remaster)'

(Friday, July 10, 1964)A Hard Day’s Night the third studio album by British rock group the Beatles, was released today with side one containing songs from the soundtrack to their film A Hard Day’s Night. Continue reading The Beatles release third British studio album ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964)

‘A Hard Day’s Night’/’Things We Said’ single by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964)


Video: 'A Hard Day's Night (2023 Mix)'

(Friday, July 10, 1964) — “A Hard Day’s Night and “Things We Said Today” by The Beatles was released today in the UK as a single. Continue reading ‘A Hard Day’s Night’/’Things We Said’ single by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1964)