Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

John Lennon interviewed by Merv Griffin in Cannes 60 years ago today (May 24 1965)


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(Monday, May 24, 1965) — Beatle John Lennon and film director Dick Lester were interviewed today at the Cannes Film Festival in France by Merv Griffin for airing on his American syndicated television talk show on June 1, 1965. Continue reading John Lennon interviewed by Merv Griffin in Cannes 60 years ago today (May 24 1965)

‘Ticket to Ride’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (May 22 1965)

(Saturday, May 22, 1965) — “Ticket to Ride” by The Beatles peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Ticket to Ride’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (May 22 1965)

The Beatles record post-sync work for ‘Help!’ film 60 years ago today (May 18 1965)


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(Tuesday, May 18, 1965) — One week after wrapping up filming for their second feature Help!, The Beatles returned to Twickenham Film Studios today to record post-sync work for the audio track. Continue reading The Beatles record post-sync work for ‘Help!’ film 60 years ago today (May 18 1965)

The Beatles wrap up filming for ‘Help!’ 60 years ago today (May 11 1965)


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(Tuesday, May 11, 1965) — The Beatles today concluded filming for their second feature film Help! with a second day of filming at Cliveden House, a 19th century stately home in Maidenhead, Berkshire. Continue reading The Beatles wrap up filming for ‘Help!’ 60 years ago today (May 11 1965)

The Beatles record ‘Dizzy Miss Lizzy’ and ‘Bad Boy’ 60 years ago this hour (May 10 1965)


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(Monday, May 10, 1965, 8:00-11:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded two Larry Williams songs tonight, “Dizzy Miss Lizzy” and “Bad Boy,” initially intended for the June 14, 1965, release of the Capitol album Beatles VI. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Dizzy Miss Lizzy’ and ‘Bad Boy’ 60 years ago this hour (May 10 1965)

The Beatles begin filming Buckingham Palace scenes for ‘Help!’ film 60 years ago today (May 10 1965)


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(Monday, May 10, 1965) — The Beatles today began a two-day shoot at Cliveden House, a 19th century stately home in Maidenhead, Berkshire, for the Buckingham Palace scenes in the group’s second feature film Help!. Continue reading The Beatles begin filming Buckingham Palace scenes for ‘Help!’ film 60 years ago today (May 10 1965)

The Beatles film four exterior scenes for ‘Help!’ film 60 years ago today (May 9 1965)


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(Sunday, May 9, 1965) — The Beatles filmed a number of scenes for their second feature film Help! today in London and St Margaret’s, Twickenham. Continue reading The Beatles film four exterior scenes for ‘Help!’ film 60 years ago today (May 9 1965)

The Beatles film ‘Paul on the floor’ scene for ‘Help!’ film 60 years ago today (May 7 1965)


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(Friday, May 7, 1965) — Following their three-day shoot on Salisbury Plain for Help!, The Beatles today returned to Twickenham Film Studios to film the ‘exciting adventure of Paul on the floor’ scene in which Paul McCartney is accidentally injected with reducing fluid, loses his clothes, and misses out on much of the action while various people make a play for Ringo Starr’s ring.

The Beatles begin three-day Salisbury Plain shoot for ‘Help!’ film 60 years ago today (May 3 1965)


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(Monday, May 3, 1965) — The Beatles began a three-day location shoot today for the military scenes in their second feature film Help! on Salisbury Plain at Knighton Down in Larkhill, Wiltshire. Continue reading The Beatles begin three-day Salisbury Plain shoot for ‘Help!’ film 60 years ago today (May 3 1965)