Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

The Beatles interviewed for Granada TV’s ‘Scene at 6:30’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1964)

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Video: 'The Beatles Interview - July 07, 1964 (Improved Audio)'

(Tuesday, July 7, 1964, 5:30-6:00 p.m. BST) — After recording an appearance on the BBC television show Top Of The Pops at Lime Grove Studios in London was complete, The Beatles were driven to Television House, the central London studio run by the Rediffusion company, where they recorded an interview today for Scene At 6.30, which was shown at 6:30 p.m. BST. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed for Granada TV’s ‘Scene at 6:30’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1964) →

The Beatles mime to three songs for BBC-TV’s ‘Top of the Pops’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1964)

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Video: 'The Beatles 7 july 1964' (Lime Grove Studios in London at 0:00-0:21)

(Tuesday, July 7, 1964, 2:00-5:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded an appearance for the BBC television show Top Of The Pops today at Lime Grove Studios in London. Continue reading The Beatles mime to three songs for BBC-TV’s ‘Top of the Pops’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1964) →

The Beatles attend Royal Premiere of ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ film in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1964)

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Video: 'The Beatles Charm Princess Margaret at Premiere of A Hard Day's Night (1964)'

(Monday, July 6, 1964, 8:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles and a host of important guests, including Princess Margaret and her husband Lord Snowdon, attended the Royal Premiere of the rock band’s first feature film A Hard Day’s Night this evening at the London Pavilion. Continue reading The Beatles attend Royal Premiere of ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ film in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1964) →

‘All My Loving’ by Hollyridge Strings peaks at #93 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1964)

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(Saturday, July 4, 1964) — “All My Loving” by the Hollyridge Strings (and written by John Lennon-Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked today at #93 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘All My Loving’ by Hollyridge Strings peaks at #93 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1964) →

John Lennon, Paul McCartney attend Cilla Black recording session in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1964)

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Video: 'The Beatles - It's For You [Paul McCartney piano demo]'

(Thursday, July 2, 1964, evening BST) — Just hours after returning to London from a tour of Australia and New Zealand, John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles attended a studio session this evening at EMI Studio 1 in London for Cilla Black, who was recording their song “It’s For You.” Continue reading John Lennon, Paul McCartney attend Cilla Black recording session in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1964) →

The Beatles return to London following Oceania leg of world tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1964)

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Video: 'BEATLES AT THE STADIUM 1964 VOL.14' (July 2, 1964, at 8:52)

(Thursday, July 2, 1964, 11:10 a.m. British Summer Time; during The Beatles’ 1964 world tour) — The Beatles arrived at London Airport this morning following their flight back from Sydney, Australia (with refueling stops in Singapore and Frankfurt) following the Oceania leg of their 1964 world tour. Continue reading The Beatles return to London following Oceania leg of world tour 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1964) →

The Beatles arrive in Frankfurt for refueling stop between Singapore and London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1964)

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Video: 'The Beatles 1964 Frankfurt Germany'

(Thursday, July 2, 1964, morning Central European Time; during the Oceania leg of The Beatles’ 1964 world tour) — The Beatles flew into Frankfurt, Germany, today for a refueling stop between Singapore and London on their way home from Brisbane and Sydney, Australia. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in Frankfurt for refueling stop between Singapore and London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1964) →

The Beatles interviewed at Sydney’s Mascot Airport before heading back to London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1964)

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Video: 'The Beatles interview 1 july 1964'

(Wednesday, July 1, 1964, between their 9:35 a.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time arrival in Sydney and their noon departure for Singapore; during the Oceania leg of The Beatles’ 1964 world tour) — One day after what would be their last-ever performance in Australia, The Beatles submitted to one last round of interviews this morning with the press at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport as they prepared to board a flight to London (with refueling stops in Singapore and Frankfurt). Continue reading The Beatles interviewed at Sydney’s Mascot Airport before heading back to London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1964) →

Paul McCartney, George Harrison of The Beatles interviewed for 4BK Radio in Brisbane 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1964)

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Video: 'Interviews in Brisbane, Australia 1964 (Original)'

(Monday, June 29, 1964, morning) — Paul McCartney and George Harrison of The Beatles were interviewed this morning by 4BK Radio DJ Tony Macarthur at Lennons Hotel in Brisbane, Australia. Continue reading Paul McCartney, George Harrison of The Beatles interviewed for 4BK Radio in Brisbane 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1964) →

The Beatles hold a press conference in Brisbane 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1964)

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Video: '83 Dunedin (26-29 June 1964)' (June 29, 1964, at 21:04-21:49)

(Monday, June 29, 1964, morning) — The Beatles held a press conference this morning at Lennons Hotel in Brisbane, Australia. Continue reading The Beatles hold a press conference in Brisbane 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 29 1964) →