Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

The Beatles record George Harrison’s ‘Don’t Bother Me’ at EMI Studios in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1963)


Video: 'The Beatles in the recording studio (Sept. 12th, 1963) Don't Bother Me takes 10 13'

(Thursday, September 12, 1963, 7:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — After a half-hour break following their first recording session of the day, The Beatles returned to EMI Studio 2 in London tonight to record a remake of George Harrison’s first solo composition “Don’t Bother Me” for their second album With The Beatles. Continue reading The Beatles record George Harrison’s ‘Don’t Bother Me’ at EMI Studios in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1963)

The Beatles record ‘Messages to Australia’ and ‘Hold Me Tight’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1963)


Video: 'The Beatles - Message To Australia (Take 1, 2, 3, and 4)'

(Thursday, September 12, 1963, 2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — After recording a few special messages for broadcast on Australian radio, The Beatles this afternoon recorded “Hold Me Tight” at EMI Studio 2 in London for their second studio album With The Beatles. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Messages to Australia’ and ‘Hold Me Tight’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1963)

The Beatles record ‘Not a Second Time’ at EMI Recording Studio in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1963)


Video: 'Not A Second Time (Remastered 2009)'

(Wednesday, September 11, 1963, 7:00 p.m.-10:15 p.m. British Summer Time) — After a dinner break, The Beatles returned to EMI Studios in London tonight to record another John Lennon song, “Not a Second Time,” for their second album With The Beatles. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Not a Second Time’ at EMI Recording Studio in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1963)

The Beatles record ‘All I’ve Got to Do’ at EMI Recording Studio in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1963)


Video: 'All I've Got To Do (Remastered 2009)'

(Wednesday, September 11, 1963, 2:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — For the first time since July 30, The Beatles returned to EMI Recording Studio 2 today to work on their second studio album, With The Beatles. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘All I’ve Got to Do’ at EMI Recording Studio in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 1963)

The Beatles receive ‘Top Vocal Group of the Year’ award from Variety Club of Great Britain 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1963)


Video: 'Want A Fight? Liston's Here! Melody Maker Poll Awards 1963 (Featuring The Beatles) - 10 Sep 1963'

(Tuesday, September 10, 1963) — The Beatles attended a luncheon of the Variety Club of Great Britain today at the Savoy Hotel in London to pick up the award for Top Vocal Group of the Year. Continue reading The Beatles receive ‘Top Vocal Group of the Year’ award from Variety Club of Great Britain 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1963)

The Beatles record performance for BBC’s ‘Saturday Club’ radio series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1963)


Video: 'I Saw Her Standing There (Live At The BBC For "Saturday Club" / 5th October, 1963)'

(Saturday, September 7, 1963, 1:00-4:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles taped another appearance on the BBC Light Programme Saturday Club today at Playhouse Theatre in London. Continue reading The Beatles record performance for BBC’s ‘Saturday Club’ radio series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1963)

The Beatles tape 15th and final episode of ‘Pop Go The Beatles’ BBC radio series 60 years ago this hour (Sep 3 1963)


Video: 'Ask Me Why (Live At The BBC For "Pop Go The Beatles" / 24th September, 1963)'

(Tuesday September 3, 1963, 8:00-10:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles began recording the third of the final three episodes of the BBC Light Programme Pop Go The Beatles tonight at Studio 2, Aeolian Hall in London. Continue reading The Beatles tape 15th and final episode of ‘Pop Go The Beatles’ BBC radio series 60 years ago this hour (Sep 3 1963)

The Beatles tape episode 14 of ‘Pop Go The Beatles’ BBC radio series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1963)


Video: 'The Beatles - Misery (BBC, Pop Go The Beatles #14 - 17 September 1963)'

(Tuesday September 3, 1963, 5:00-7:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles began recording the second of the final three episodes of the BBC Light Programme Pop Go The Beatles today at Studio 2, Aeolian Hall in London. Continue reading The Beatles tape episode 14 of ‘Pop Go The Beatles’ BBC radio series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 1963)

The Beatles tape episode 13 of ‘Pop Go The Beatles’ BBC radio series 60 years ago this hour (Sep 3 1963)


Video: 'Too Much Monkey Business (Live At The BBC For "Pop Go The Beatles" / 10th September, 1963)'

(Tuesday September 3, 1963, 2:00-4:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles began recording the first of the final three episodes of the BBC Light Programme Pop Go The Beatles today at Studio 2, Aeolian Hall in London. Continue reading The Beatles tape episode 13 of ‘Pop Go The Beatles’ BBC radio series 60 years ago this hour (Sep 3 1963)

The Beatles mime three songs for ABC Television’s ‘Big Night Out’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 1 1963)


Video: 'The Beatles on Big Night Out (September 1, 1963) [High Quality]'

(Sunday, September 1, 1963) — The Beatles visited Didsbury Studio Centre in Manchester, England, tonight to record an appearance on ABC Television’s Big Night Out. Continue reading The Beatles mime three songs for ABC Television’s ‘Big Night Out’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 1 1963)