Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

The Beatles record ‘Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 21 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) (Take 1, Take 2, Take 3, Take 4) (Remastered)' (Oct. 21, 1965, at 2:13)

(Thursday, October 21, 1965, 2:30-7:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles resumed recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, completing John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s “Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown),” starting with take two. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 21 1965)

The Beatles begin recording ‘We Can Work It Out’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 20 1965)


Video: '"We Can Work It Out"- The Beatles. Takes 1 and 2.' (Oct. 20, 1965, at 0:00-2:03)

(Wednesday, October 20, 1965, 2:30-6:30 p.m./7:00-11:45 p.m. BST) — The Beatles began recording the A-side of their next single, Paul McCartney and John Lennon’s “We Can Work It Out,” this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London (the recording would be completed on Oct. 29, 1965).

The Beatles record unused Christmas messages 60 years ago today (Oct 19 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles: 1965 Christmas Message Recording Session Out-Take'

(Tuesday, October 19, 1965) — The Beatles made the first of two attempts to record a Christmas message for members of their fan club (as they had in 1963 and 1964) today at Marquee Studio in London, produced by the group’s press officer Tony Barrow.

The Beatles complete ‘If I Needed Someone’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 18 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles : If I Needed Someone (Mono)'

(Monday, October 18, 1965, 2:30-4:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles resumed recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, completing George Harrison’s “If I Needed Someone,” having recorded the backing track Oct. 16, 1965. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘If I Needed Someone’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 18 1965)

The Beatles record ‘Day Tripper’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 16 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Day Tripper (Takes 1, 2 & 3) | Beatles Sessions'

(Saturday, October 16, 1965, 2:30-11:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles recorded the B-side to their next single, John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s “Day Tripper” this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Day Tripper’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 16 1965)

‘Not A Second Time’/’Slow Down’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Oct 16 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles Cartoon TV Series - Episode 4'

(Saturday, October 16, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EDT) — The Beatles abandon their flight and land in Africa while trying to get away from their fans on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

The Beatles record ‘Drive My Car’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 13 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles : Drive My Car (Mono)'

(Wednesday, October 13, 1965, 7:00 p.m.-12:15 a.m. BST) — The Beatles resumed recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this evening at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking Paul McCartney and John Lennon’s “Drive My Car.” Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Drive My Car’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 13 1965)

The Beatles record first take of ‘Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 12 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) (Take 1, Take 2, Take 3, Take 4) (Remastered)' (Oct. 12, 1965, at 0:00-2:07)

(Tuesday, October 12, 1965, 7:00-11:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles resumed recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this evening at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking the first take of John Lennon’s “Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown).” Continue reading The Beatles record first take of ‘Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 12 1965)

The Beatles begin recording sixth studio album 60 years ago this hour (Oct 12 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Run For Your Life (Take 1, chat RS82).'

(Tuesday, October 12, 1965, 2:30-7:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles began recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording five takes of John Lennon’s “Run For Your Life.” Continue reading The Beatles begin recording sixth studio album 60 years ago this hour (Oct 12 1965)

‘Yesterday’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 9 1965)

(Saturday, October 9, 1965) — “Yesterday” by The Beatles, one of the most recorded songs in the history of popular music, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Oct. 9/16/23/30, 1965). Continue reading ‘Yesterday’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 9 1965)