Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

‘Eight Days a Week’/’I Don’t Want to Spoil the Party’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 15 1965)


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(Monday, February 15, 1965) — The single ““Eight Days a Week“/”I Don’t Want to Spoil the Party” by The Beatles was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘Eight Days a Week’/’I Don’t Want to Spoil the Party’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 15 1965)

The Beatles begin taping songs for their second film ‘Help!’ and its soundtrack LP 60 years ago this hour (Feb 15 1965)


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(Monday, February 15, 1965, 2:30-5:45 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles today began recording their fifth sudio album Help!, the soundtrack to their second feature film which would eventually be titled Help!, this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking “Ticket to Ride.” Continue reading The Beatles begin taping songs for their second film ‘Help!’ and its soundtrack LP 60 years ago this hour (Feb 15 1965)

Beatle Ringo Starr discusses previous day’s wedding to Maureen Cox 60 years ago today (Feb 12 1965)


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(Friday, February 12, 1965) — Ringo Starr, 24, of The Beatles and his new wife, 19-year-old Maureen Cox, met with reporters today at the Princes Crescent home of The Beatles’ solicitor David Jacobs in Hove, Sussex, England, to discuss their surprise wedding in London the previous day. Continue reading Beatle Ringo Starr discusses previous day’s wedding to Maureen Cox 60 years ago today (Feb 12 1965)

Beatle Ringo Starr weds Maureen Cox 60 years ago today (Feb 11 1965)


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(Thursday, February 11, 1965) — Drummer Ringo Starr of The Beatles married 18-year-old Maureen Cox, a hairdresser from Starr’s hometown of Liverpool, England, today at the Caxton Hall Register Office in London. Continue reading Beatle Ringo Starr weds Maureen Cox 60 years ago today (Feb 11 1965)

‘Beatles ’65’ album by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 9 1965)


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(Saturday, January 9, 1965)Beatles ’65, by The Beatles peaked at #1 on Billboard‘s 200 album chart. Continue reading ‘Beatles ’65’ album by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 9 1965)

‘The Beatles’ Story’ documentary album peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 2 1965)

(Saturday, January 2, 1965)The Beatles’ Story, a documentary double album featuring interviews, press conferences, and song snippets with voice-overs documenting the band’s history, peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard 200 album chart. It was the group’s sixth of 30 appearances in the top ten of the chart (1964-2006). Continue reading ‘The Beatles’ Story’ documentary album peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 2 1965)

‘Beatles ’65’ album by The Beatles debuts at #98 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 2 1965)


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(Saturday, January 2, 1965)Beatles ’65, by The Beatles debuted at #98 on Billboard‘s 200 album chart. It was the group’s 11th appearance on the chart since Feb. 1, 1964. Continue reading ‘Beatles ’65’ album by The Beatles debuts at #98 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 2 1965)

‘I Feel Fine’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 1964)

(Saturday, December 26, 1964) — “I Feel Fine” by The Beatles peaked today at #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Dec. 26, 1964, January 2, 1965). Continue reading ‘I Feel Fine’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 1964)