Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

‘Introducing… The Beatles’ becomes first studio album released in USA by English rock band 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 10 1964)


Video: 'Rare Record: Introducing the Beatles (1964)'

(Tuesday, January 7, 1964, 2:30-4:00 p.m. GMT)Introducing… The Beatles today became the first studio album released by the English rock band The Beatles in the United States. Continue reading ‘Introducing… The Beatles’ becomes first studio album released in USA by English rock band 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 10 1964)

The Beatles perform six-song set for BBC Radio program ‘Saturday Club’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 7 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - Money (That's What I Want) (BBC, Saturday Club - 15 February 1964)'

(Tuesday, January 7, 1964, 2:30-4:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles recorded another contribution to the BBC Light Programme Saturday Club today at the Playhouse Theatre in London, for airing on Feb. 15, 1964, at 10 a.m. when the group was scheduled to be on their first trip to America. Continue reading The Beatles perform six-song set for BBC Radio program ‘Saturday Club’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 7 1964)

George Harrison, Ringo Starr of The Beatles interviewed for BBC’s ‘The Public Ear’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 5 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles - Radio blooper "The Public Ear" 1964 (George Harrison & Ringo Starr)'

(Sunday, January 5, 1964) — During a well-earned day off from The Beatles’ Christmas Show season, George Harrison and Ringo Starr were interviewed today in London for the Jan. 12, 1964, edition of the BBC Light Programme The Public Ear. Continue reading George Harrison, Ringo Starr of The Beatles interviewed for BBC’s ‘The Public Ear’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 5 1964)

The Beatles record a series of ‘open-ended’ answers for use by US disc jockeys 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 4 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles-Open Ended Interview-1964'

(Saturday, January 4, 1964) — The Beatles recorded a series of ‘open-ended’ answers for use by US disc jockeys today at EMI’s Manchester Square headquarters. Continue reading The Beatles record a series of ‘open-ended’ answers for use by US disc jockeys 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 4 1964)

The Beatles debut on American prime time TV 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 3 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles On The Jack Paar Show (Bournemouth Footage) - 3 January 1964'

(Friday, January 3, 1964, 10:00 p.m. EST) — The Beatles debuted on American prime time television tonight when The Jack Paar Program showed a clip of the group performing at Bournemouth’s Winter Gardens Theatre in England on Nov. 16, 1963. Continue reading The Beatles debut on American prime time TV 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 3 1964)

Capitol Records rush-releases The Beatles’ ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’ in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 1963)


Video: 'I Want To Hold Your Hand (2023 Mix)'

(Thursday, December 26, 1963) — Capitol Records today rush-released the single “I Want to Hold Your Hand“/”I Saw Her Standing There” by The Beatles, which would become the first number one hit in the U.S. for the rock band from Liverpool, England (“I Saw Her Standing There” would peak at #14). Continue reading Capitol Records rush-releases The Beatles’ ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’ in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 1963)

The Beatles interviewed for ITV’s ‘Day By Day’ in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 24 1963)


Video: 'The Beatles Interview For Day By Day - Astoria Cinema, London - 24 December 1963'

(Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, 1963) — The Beatles were interviewed today for the Dec. 24 edition ITV program Day By Day during rehearsals for “The Beatles Christmas Show,” a 16-night live extravaganza beginning tonight at Astoria Cinema in Finsbury Park, London. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed for ITV’s ‘Day By Day’ in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 24 1963)

The Beatles interviewed by ‘ITN News’ during rehearsals for Christmas show 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1963)


Video: 'The Beatles Christmas Greetings - Interview - ITN News - 25 December 1963'

(Thursday, December 19, 1963) — During rehearsals of The Beatles Christmas Show at the Astoria in Finsbury Park in London, photo calls and press interviews were held today, including a short interview for “ITN News” for airing on Dec. 25, 1963. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed by ‘ITN News’ during rehearsals for Christmas show 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1963)

The Beatles record a two-hour BBC radio special for Boxing Day 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1963)


Video: 'The Beatles - From Us To You (BBC, From Us To You #1 - 26 Dec 1963)'

(Wednesday, December 18, 1963, 7:00-10:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles recorded a two-hour radio special tonight at the BBC Paris Studio in London, titled From Us To You for broadcast on the BBC Light Programme service on Boxing Day 1963. Continue reading The Beatles record a two-hour BBC radio special for Boxing Day 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1963)

The Beatles perform four songs for BBC’s ‘Saturday Club’ radio show 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1963)


Video: 'Brian Bathtubes (Live At The BBC For "Saturday Club" / 21st December, 1963)'

(Tuesday, December 17, 1963, 3:00-6:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles performed six songs for the 1963 Christmas edition of the BBC radio show Saturday Club today at the Playhouse Theatre in London, for airing on Dec. 21, 1963, at 10 a.m. Continue reading The Beatles perform four songs for BBC’s ‘Saturday Club’ radio show 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 17 1963)