Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

The Beatles record ‘And I Love Her’ and ‘Tell Me Why’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 27 1964)


Video: 'And I Love Her (2023 Mix)'

(Thursday, February 27, 1964, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. GMT) — After two major attempts in as many days, The Beatles finally completed “And I Love Her” today, recording takes 20 and 21 at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘And I Love Her’ and ‘Tell Me Why’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 27 1964)

The Beatles filmed making another attempt at ‘And I Love Her’ in London studio 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 26 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Recording And I Love Her - EMI Recording Studios, London, England - 26 February 1964'

(Wednesday, February 26, 1964, 7:00-10:15 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles recorded a remake of Paul McCartney’s “And I Love Her” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London, but the recordings were deemed unsatisfactory. Continue reading The Beatles filmed making another attempt at ‘And I Love Her’ in London studio 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 26 1964)

‘Jolly What!’ album by The Beatles/Frank Ifield released in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 26 1964)


Video: 'SPOT THE FAKE Jolly What Beatles Frank Ifield Vee Jay'

(Wednesday, February 26, 1964)Jolly What! England’s Greatest Recording Stars: The Beatles & Frank Ifield on Stage, a compilation album released by Vee-Jay Records and featuring four tracks by English rock band The Beatles and other cuts by the Australian-English easy listening and country singer Frank Ifield, was released today in the U.S. Continue reading ‘Jolly What!’ album by The Beatles/Frank Ifield released in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 26 1964)

The Beatles record ‘I Should Have Known Better’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 26 1964)


Video: 'I Should Have Known Better (Remastered 2009)'

(Wednesday, February 26, 1964, 2:30-5:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles recorded a remake of John Lennon’s “I Should Have Known Better” today in London following their initial attempts on the previous day. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘I Should Have Known Better’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 26 1964)

The Beatles record first takes of ‘And I Love Her’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1964)


Video: 'And I Love Her (Anthology 1 Version)' (take 6, mono)

(Tuesday, February 25, 1964, 2:30-5:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles recorded two takes of “And I Love Herthis afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London for the band’s forthcoming film and album, A Hard Day’s Night. Continue reading The Beatles record first takes of ‘And I Love Her’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1964)

The Beatles record ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ and ‘You Can’t Do That’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - Can't Buy Me Love (2009 Mono Remaster)'

(Tuesday, February 25, 1964, approximately 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. GMT) — For the first time since October, The Beatles returned to EMI Studio 2 in London today to complete “Can’t Buy Me Love” and record “You Can’t Do That,” the band’s sixth British single. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ and ‘You Can’t Do That’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1964)

Beatle George Harrison celebrates 21st birthday in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1964)


Video: 'George Harrison's 21st Birthday Interview - ITN News - 25 February 1964'

(Tuesday, February 25, 1964, morning GMT) — Mail poured in from all corners of the globe today to congratulate George Harrison of The Beatles on his twenty-first birthday, some fifteen thousand cards in all, plus countless gifts. Continue reading Beatle George Harrison celebrates 21st birthday in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1964)

The Beatles perform for ABC’s ‘Big Night Out’ television show in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1964)


Video: 'The beatles - At Television's "Big Night Out" 1964'

(Sunday, February 23, 1964, evening-10:30 p.m. GMT) — Despite having returned to England just the day before from their first trip to the U.S., The Beatles continued work tonight with an appearance on the ABC Television show Big Night Out before a studio audience in London. Continue reading The Beatles perform for ABC’s ‘Big Night Out’ television show in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1964)

Nearly 10,000 fans greet The Beatles’ return to London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 22 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Day By Day 1964' (Feb. 22, 1964, videos 83-92)

(Saturday, February 22, 1964, 8:10 a.m. GMT) — After their successful first tour of America, The Beatles returned to London Airport this morning to be greeted by nearly 10,000 screaming fans. They had flown from Miami to New York, and from there back to London Airport, where they arrived half an hour later than scheduled. Continue reading Nearly 10,000 fans greet The Beatles’ return to London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 22 1964)

The Beatles board flight from New York to London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 21 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Leaving New York To Return To London - Maysles Brothers Footage - 21 February 1964'

(Friday, February 21, 1964, evening EST) — The Beatles were filmed tonight at Kennedy International Airport in New York City boarding their flight to London and concluding their first trip to the U.S. Continue reading The Beatles board flight from New York to London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 21 1964)