Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

The Beatles stroll through Paris park during ‘day off’ 60 years ago today (June 21 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles at Bois de Boulogne strolling in a Paris park 1965'

(Monday, June 21, 1965; during The Beatles’ 1965 European tour) — Taking a break from their European tour, the Beatles spent a quiet day in the French capital today, enjoying a stroll through the Bois de Boulogne on the city’s western edge. Continue reading The Beatles stroll through Paris park during ‘day off’ 60 years ago today (June 21 1965)

The Beatles perform evening show at Palais des Sports in Paris 60 years ago this hour (June 20 1965)

Video: 'The Beatles - bootleg Paris, Palais des Sports 06-20-1965 late show'

(Sunday, June 20, 1965, 9:00 p.m. Central European Time; during The Beatles’ 1965 European tour) — The Beatles’ performed at Palais des Sports tonight in Paris, France, the second show of their 1965 European Tour which began this afternoon at this same venue (click here to watch the video on Facebook). Continue reading The Beatles perform evening show at Palais des Sports in Paris 60 years ago this hour (June 20 1965)

The Beatles launch European tour at Palais des Sports in Paris 60 years ago this hour (June 20 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Live at the Palais des Sports, Paris June 20th 1965 Afternoon Show [Remastered 2025]'

(Sunday, June 20, 1965, 3:00 p.m. Central European Time; during The Beatles’ 1965 European tour) — The Beatles launched their 1965 European Tour this afternoon with the first of two shows at the Palais des Sports in Paris, France. Continue reading The Beatles launch European tour at Palais des Sports in Paris 60 years ago this hour (June 20 1965)

John Lennon appears live on ‘Tonight’ to promote new book 60 years ago this hour (June 18 1965)


Video: 'John Lennon reads from and talks about "A Spaniard In The Works"'

(Friday, June 18, 1965, 7:00-7:35 p.m. BST) –John Lennon of The Beatles appeared live tonight from Lime Grove Studios in London on the BBC television show Tonight reading extracts from his forthcoming second book A Spaniard In The Works.

The Beatles track ‘Act Naturally,’ completing ‘Help!’ studio album recording sessions 60 years ago this hour (June 17 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles : Act Naturally (Mono)'

(Thursday June 17, 1965, 4:00-5:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles continued production of their fifth studio album Help! this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording “Act Naturally.”. Continue reading The Beatles track ‘Act Naturally,’ completing ‘Help!’ studio album recording sessions 60 years ago this hour (June 17 1965)

The Beatles complete ‘Yesterday’ 60 years ago this hour (June 17 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles : Yesterday (Mono)'

(Thursday June 17, 1965, 2:00-4:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles continued production of their fifth studio album Help! this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording a vocal and string quartet overdub onto the June 14, 1965, session for “Yesterday,” a song that would become one of the most covered songs in the history of recorded music. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Yesterday’ 60 years ago this hour (June 17 1965)

Beatle John Lennon discusses new book in rare BBC literary interview 60 years ago this hour (June 16 1965)

Video: 'John Lennon In His Own Words by John Lennon · Audiobook preview' (June 16, 1965 at 3:27)

(Wednesday, June 16, 1965, 8:00-8:30 p.m. BST) — With his second book, A Spaniard in the Works, hitting British shelves today, Beatle John Lennon took a rare turn away from music tonight to promote his growing literary voice. Continue reading Beatle John Lennon discusses new book in rare BBC literary interview 60 years ago this hour (June 16 1965)

The Beatles complete work on ‘Help!’ film 60 years ago today (June 16 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Help! Movie 1965 1080p BluRay HD'

(Wednesday, June 16, 1965) — The Beatles’ work on their second feature film Help! ended today, with some extra audio recording at Twickenham Film Studios. Continue reading The Beatles complete work on ‘Help!’ film 60 years ago today (June 16 1965)

The Beatles record ‘It’s Only Love’ 60 years ago this hour (June 15 1965)


Video: 'It's Only Love (Anthology 2 Version)' (takes 3 and 2)

(Tuesday, June 15, 1965, 2:30-5:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles continued production of their fifth studio album Help! this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording “It’s Only Love.” Continue reading The Beatles record ‘It’s Only Love’ 60 years ago this hour (June 15 1965)

The Beatles record first two takes of ‘Yesterday’ 60 years ago this hour (June 14 1965)


Video: 'Yesterday (Anthology 2 Version)'

(Monday, June 14, 1965, 7:00-10:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles continued production of their fifth studio album Help! this evening at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording two takes of “Yesterday,” what would become one of the most covered songs in the history of recorded music (an additional vocal track by McCartney and a string quartet were overdubbed onto take 2 on June 17, 1965).