Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

The Beatles record ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ at EMI Studios in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1963)


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(Thursday, October 17, 1963, approximately 7:00-9:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles recorded “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney and the A-side to their fifth British single, tonight at EMI Studios in Studio 2 in London, completing the track in 17 takes. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ at EMI Studios in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1963)

‘The Beatles Christmas Record’ recorded for fan club members in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1963)

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(Thursday, October 17, 1963, 2:30 -5:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles’ first four-track recording session took place on this day at Studio Two, EMI Studios, with the group taping a Christmas message for their fan club members, and a single take of “You Really Got A Hold On Me,” and their fifth UK single: “I Want To Hold Your Hand” and “This Boy.” Continue reading ‘The Beatles Christmas Record’ recorded for fan club members in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1963)

The Beatles perform for BBC radio’s ‘Easy Beat’ at Playhouse Theatre in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1963)


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(Wednesday, October 16, 1963, 9:00-10:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles taped their fourth and final session for the BBC Light Programme Easy Beat tonight at Playhouse Theatre in London. Continue reading The Beatles perform for BBC radio’s ‘Easy Beat’ at Playhouse Theatre in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 16 1963)

The Beatles perform at Floral Hall in Southport, England 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 1963)


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(Tuesday, October 15, 1963, late evening British Summer Time) — The Beatles performed tonight at Floral Hall in Southport, England, on the day it was announced that the rock music band from Liverpool had been invited to appear on the Royal Command Performance. Continue reading The Beatles perform at Floral Hall in Southport, England 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 1963)

‘Beatlemania’ begins with band’s appearance on ‘Sunday Night At The London Palladium’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1963)


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(Sunday, October 13, 1963, 8:25-9:25 p.m. British Summer Time) — Although The Beatles’ popularity had been growing steadily and to increasingly frantic heights throughout 1963, their appearance tonight on ATV’s British television variety show Sunday Night At The London Palladium catapulted into the attentions of the mainstream media, who coined the term “Beatlemania” to describe the scenes of screaming fans. Continue reading ‘Beatlemania’ begins with band’s appearance on ‘Sunday Night At The London Palladium’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1963)

The Beatles perform ‘She Loves You’ on ‘The Ken Dodd Show’ radio show in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1963)


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(Wednesday, October 9, 1963, 10:00-11:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — On John Lennon’s 23rd birthday, The Beatles made their only appearance on the BBC radio programme The Ken Dodd Show tonight at the BBC’s Paris Studio in London, performing “She Loves You” for airing on Nov. 3, 1963, at 2:30 p.m. Continue reading The Beatles perform ‘She Loves You’ on ‘The Ken Dodd Show’ radio show in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1963)

The Beatles perform three songs for debut on ‘Ready, Steady, GO!’ TV show 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1963)


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(Friday, October 4, 1963, 6:15-7:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles performed live tonight in Studio Nine, Television House, Kingsway, London, in their first of three appearances on Associated-Rediffusion TV’s Ready, Steady, GO! television series. Continue reading The Beatles perform three songs for debut on ‘Ready, Steady, GO!’ TV show 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1963)

The Beatles interviewed for ‘The Public Ear’ BBC radio show years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1963)


Video: 'Beatles Greetings (Live At The BBC For "The Public Ear" / 3rd November, 1963)'

(Thursday, October 3, 1963, mid-afternoon British Summer Time) — All four of The Beatles, all back from a rare extended holiday (including George Harrison who arrived today from his visit to the U.S.), were interviewed this afternoon at in London by Michael Colley for the Nov. 3, 1963, edition of the BBC Light Programme The Public Ear. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed for ‘The Public Ear’ BBC radio show years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1963)

The Beatles complete recording of ‘Little Child’ in London for the band’s second studio album 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1963)


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(Thursday, October 3, 1963, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles, just back from their holiday, minus George Harrison who was still en route from his visit to the U.S., completed “Little Child” at EMI Studio 3 in London today for their second studio album With The Beatles. Continue reading The Beatles complete recording of ‘Little Child’ in London for the band’s second studio album 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1963)

Producer George Martin completes ‘Money (That’s What I Want)’ for The Beatles’ second studio album 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1963)


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(Monday, September 30, 1963, 10:00 a.m.-1:15 p.m. British Summer Time) — While The Beatles were on holiday abroad, the rock music band’s producer, George Martin, went back into EMI Studio Two today to work on seven tracks for their second album With The Beatles, completing the recording sessions for “Money (That’s What I Want).” Continue reading Producer George Martin completes ‘Money (That’s What I Want)’ for The Beatles’ second studio album 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1963)