Video: 'Eight Days A Week (2023 Mix)'

(Sunday, October 18, 1964, 2:30-11:30 p.m. BST; during Beatles For Sale sessions) — The Beatles embarked on an intense nine-hour studio session today at Abbey Road Studios in London, completing the recording eight tracks for both their forthcoming single and the highly anticipated fourth studio album, Beatles For Sale. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording eight tracks for new single, studio album in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1964) →

(Saturday, October 17, 1964) — “Matchbox” by The Beatles (written by Carl Perkins with Ringo Starr on lead vocals) peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Matchbox’ by The Beatles peaks at #17 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1964) →

Video: 'The Beatles - I Should Have Known Better (Scene At 6:30 Rehearsals, Restored, October 14th, 1964)'

(Wednesday, October 14, 1964, afternoon BST; during the fifth stop of The Beatles’ 1964 Autumn UK Tour) — Prior to their evening concerts at ABC Cinema, The Beatles recorded an appearance for Granada Television’s program Scene at 6:30 this afternoon at Granada TV Centre in Manchester, England. Continue reading The Beatles perform for ‘Scene at 6:30’ at Granada TV Centre in Manchester 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1964) →

Video: 'SPOT THE FAKE Introducing Songs Pictures And Stories Of The Fabulous Beatles'

(Monday, October 12, 1964) — Songs, Pictures and Stories of the Fabulous Beatles by The Beatles, Vee Jay’s final attempt to cash in on their soon-to-be expired license agreement to release recordings by the band, was released in the U.S. today. Continue reading ‘Songs, Pictures and Stories of the Fabulous Beatles’ album by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 12 1964) →

(Saturday, October 10, 1964) — “Slow Down” by The Beatles peaked at #25 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Slow Down’ by The Beatles peaks at #25 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1964) →

Video: 'THE BEATLES AT BRADFORD'S GAUMONT ~ FRIDAY 9th OCTOBER 1964 (Podcast 2)'

(Friday, October 9, 1964, 6:15 p.m. BST; during The Beatles’ 1964 Autumn UK Tour) — The Beatles celebrated John Lennon’s 24th birthday in style tonight, launching their 1964 Autumn UK Tour with a thrilling performance at the Gaumont Cinema in central Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. Continue reading The Beatles kick off 1964 Autumn UK Tour on John Lennon’s birthday in Bradford 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1964) →

Video: 'She's A Woman (Remastered 2009)'

(Thursday, October 8, 1964, 7:00-10:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles completed what would become the B-side of their next single this evening, recording overdubs onto take six of “She’s A Woman” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording of ‘She’s A Woman’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 1964) →

Video: 'The Beatles She's A Woman (Take 1)'

(Thursday, October 8, 1964, 3:30-5:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles returned to London’s EMI Studios today to work on what would become the B-side of their forthcoming Christmas single. Continue reading The Beatles record early takes of ‘She’s A Woman’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 1964) →

Video: 'Eight Days A Week (Anthology 1 Version / False Starts)' (Takes 3 & 4)

(Tuesday, October 6, 1964, 3:00-6:45 p.m. BST; during Beatles For Sale sessions) — The Beatles continued production of their fourth album Beatles For Sale today, recording early takes of “Eight Days A Week” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record early takes of ‘Eight Days A Week’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1964) →