Video: 'I'm A Loser Recording Sessions (August 14, 1964)'
(Friday, August 14, 1964, 7:00-9:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded two songs for their next album tonight, Lennon-McCartney’s “I’m a Loser” and a cover of “Mr. Moonlight” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘I’m a Loser,’ early version of ‘Mr. Moonlight’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Aug 14 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night (Original 1964 Theatrical Trailer, 4K Restored 16mm Scan)'
(Tuesday, August 11, 1964, 7:00 p.m. EDT) — A Hard Day’s Night, a comedy film about the hectic lives of the English rock group The Beatles, opened in the U.S. tonight, including the Astor, the Trans-Lux East (both in Manhattan), and other theaters in the New York City area. Continue reading The Beatles’ ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ feature film opens in U.S. 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Aug 11 1964)
Video: 'Baby's In Black (Remastered 2009)'
(Tuesday, August 11, 1964, 7:00-11:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles began sessions for a follow-up album to A Hard Day’s Night tonight, recording Lennon-McCartney’s “Baby’s in Black” in 14 takes at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles begin recording new studio album with ‘Baby’s in Black’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Aug 11 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles - Something New FULL ALBUM'
(Monday, August 8, 1964) — Something New by The Beatles debuted on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart, the British band’s sixth appearance on the chart since Feb. 1, 1964. Continue reading ‘Something New’ studio album by The Beatles debuts at #125 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay (Aug 8 1964)
(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “A Hard Day’s Night” by The Beatles peaked today at #1 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutives weeks (Aug. 1/8, 1964). Continue reading ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964)
(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “You’re My World” by Cilla Black (production by The Beatles’ producer George Martin) peaked today at #26 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You’re My World’ by Cilla Black peaks at #26 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964)
(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “I Want to Hold Your Hand” by the Boston Pops Orchestra (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked today at #55 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ by Boston Pops Orchestra peaks at #55 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 1 1964)
(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “I’ll Cry Instead” by The Beatles debuted today at #62 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘I’ll Cry Instead’ by The Beatles debuts at #62 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay (Aug 1 1964)
(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “If I Fell” by The Beatles debuted today at #92 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘If I Fell’ by The Beatles debuts at #92 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay (Aug 1 1964)
(Saturday, August 1, 1964) — “I’m Happy Just to Dance with You” by The Beatles debuted and peaked today at #95 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘I’m Happy Just to Dance with You’ by The Beatles debuts and peaks at #95 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay (Aug 1 1964)
