Video: 'Sie liebt dich (Remastered 2009)'
(Thursday, May 21, 1964) — “Sie Liebt Dich,” a German language version of the smash hit “She Loves You,” and “I’ll Get You” by The Beatles were released today in the U.S. as a single on the Swan label. Continue reading ‘Sie Liebt Dich’/’I’ll Get You’ single by The Beatles released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 21 1964)
Video: 'Roll Over Beethoven (2023 Mix)'
(Monday, May 11, 1964) — The Beatles today released Four by the Beatles, the second of three Beatles EPs released in the United States and the first of two by Capitol Records. Continue reading The Beatles release ‘Four by the Beatles’ EP 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 11 1964)
(Saturday, May 9, 1964) — “Do You Want to Know a Secret” by The Beatles peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Do You Want to Know a Secret’ by The Beatles peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)
(Saturday, May 9, 1964) — “Thank You Girl” by The Beatles peaked at #35 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Thank You Girl’ by The Beatles peaks at #35 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)
(Saturday, May 9, 1964) — “P.S. I Love You” by The Beatles debuted today at #64 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart, the group’s 16th appearance on the chart since Jan. 18, 1964. Continue reading ‘P.S. I Love You’ by The Beatles debuts at #64 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1964)
Video: 'John Lennon is swimming in the pool [Honolulu, Hawaii, United States]'
(Monday, May 4, 1964, 1:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time) — John Lennon (and his wife, Cynthia) and George Harrison (and his new girlfriend, Pattie Boyd) of The Beatles, on a month-long holiday, were filmed today departing the airport in Honolulu for Tahiti. Continue reading John Lennon, George Harrison depart Hawaii for Tahiti to continue holiday 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles’ Second Album' (Clips 2-12 constitute original album)
(Saturday, May 2, 1964) — The Beatles’ Second Album, the second U.S. album by the rock band from Liverpool, England, to be issued by Capitol Records, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Top LPs chart for five consecutive weeks (May 2/9/16/23/30, 1964). Continue reading ‘The Beatles’ Second Album’ peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 2 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles - Whit Monday (BBC, From Us To You #3 - 18 May 1964)'
(Friday, May 1, 1964, 6:30-9:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded a third editiion of the BBC Light Programme From Us To You today at the BBC Paris Studio in London, for airing on May 18, 1964, at 10 a.m. when the group was scheduled to be on holiday. Continue reading The Beatles record eight songs for third edition of BBC radio’s ‘From Us To You’ series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 1 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles Six Ten Interview In Scotland - 30 April 1964'
(Thursday, April 30, 1964, afternoon BST) — Before performing two concerts at the Odeon Cinema in Glasgow, The Beatles were interviewed for two television Scottish shows today, including Six Ten at their hotel, the Roman Camp Hotel in Callander, for broadcast later today. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed for two Scottish TV shows in Glasgow 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles Leaving Gatwick Airport For Glasgow - 29 April 1964'
(Wednesday, April 29, 1964, morning BST) — Following their visit to Madame Tussauds, The Beatles then went to Gatwick Airport today and boarded a charted plane taking them to Edinburgh for a quartet of shows in Scotland, two each night in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Continue reading The Beatles filmed departing London’s Gatwick Airport to perform four shows in Scotland 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1964)
