Video: 'Ain't She Sweet'

(Monday, October 5, 1964) — Ain’t She Sweet, a compilation album featuring four tracks recorded in Hamburg in 1961 by The Beatles (with Pete Best on drums) and featuring Tony Sheridan on vocals (except for the title song with vocal by John Lennon), was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘Ain’t She Sweet’ compilation album by The Beatles and others released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1964) →

(Saturday, October 3, 1964) — “From a Window” by Billy J. Kramer with The Dakotas (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘From a Window’ by Billy J. Kramer with The Dakotas peaks at #23 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1964) →

Video: 'The Beatles vs the Four Seasons [1964]' (playlist excludes The Four Seasons' "I've Cried Before," which be sequenced between "Sherry" and "Marlena")

(Thursday, October 1, 1964) — The Beatles vs the Four Seasons by The Beatles and (separately) The Four Seasons, Vee Jay’s second-to-last attempt to cash in on their soon-to-be expired license agreements to release recordings by both bands, was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘The Beatles vs the Four Seasons’ album by The Beatles and (separately) The Four Seasons released in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 1 1964) →

Video: 'The Beatles - What You're Doing? (take 11 - rehearsal)'

(Tuesday, September 30, 1964, 6:30-10:30 p.m. BST; during sessions for Beatles For Sale) — The Beatles resumed production on their forthcoming album, Beatles For Sale, this evening, recording an early take of “What You’re Doing” and completing the track “No Reply” during an intense session at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record early take of ‘What You’re Doing’ and complete ‘No Reply’ in London studio 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1964) →

Video: 'Every Little Thing (Remastered 2009)'

(Tuesday, September 30, 1964, 2:30-5:30 p.m. BST; during sessions for Beatles For Sale) — The Beatles pressed forward in the production of their fourth studio album this afternoon, wrapping up work on the track “Every Little Thing” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Every Little Thing’ in London for fourth studio album 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1964) →

Video: 'I Don't Want To Spoil The Party (Remastered 2009)'

(Tuesday, September 29, 1964, 2:30-10:45 p.m. BST with a break between 6:30-7:00 p.m.; during sessions for Beatles For Sale) — Barely a week after returning from their historic North American tour, The Beatles wasted no time getting back to work, reconvening today at EMI Studios in London to continue recording sessions for their eagerly anticipated fourth studio album. Continue reading The Beatles return to EMI Studios in London to record ‘I Don’t Want To Spoil The Party’ for fourth studio album 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 29 1964) →

Video: 'Beatles Anthology Part 4 '64 August to '65 August' (Sept. 21, 1964, at 17:58-18:25)

(Monday, September 21, 1964, 9:35 p.m. BST; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles arrived back at London Airport (now Heathrow) this evening, concluding their groundbreaking first North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles return to London after triumphant North American tour, greeted by thousands of fans 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1964) →

Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Paramount Theatre, New York, USA (Sunday 20th September 1964)'

(Sunday, September 20, 1964, approximately 10:00 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles brought their first full North American tour to a close with a special charity concert tonight at the Paramount Theatre in New York City. Continue reading The Beatles wrap up North American tour with charity concert in New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1964) →

Video: 'Ozarks Life Vault: The Beatles visit the Ozarks'

(Saturday, September 19, 1964; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — After thrilling a crowd of 10,000 fans in Dallas, Texas, The Beatles retreated to a secluded ranch today in Missouri for a much-needed day of rest and relaxation before heading to New York for the final concert of their first full North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles escape to Missouri ranch for rest and recreation before final show on first full North American tour 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1964) →