Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

The Beatles record ‘The Word’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Nov 10 1965)


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(Wednesday, November 10, 1965, 9:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. GMT) — The Beatles resumed recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this evening at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s “The Word.” Continue reading The Beatles record ‘The Word’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Nov 10 1965)

The Beatles record speech, ‘Think For Yourself,’ ‘The Beatles’ Third Christmas Record’ 60 years ago this hour (Nov 8 1965)


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(Monday, November 8, 1965, 9:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. GMT) — The Beatles resumed recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this evening at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking George Harrison’s “Think for Yourself.” Continue reading The Beatles record speech, ‘Think For Yourself,’ ‘The Beatles’ Third Christmas Record’ 60 years ago this hour (Nov 8 1965)

‘I’ll Get You’/’Honey Don’t’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon TV series 60 years ago this hour (Nov 6 1965)


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(Saturday, November 6, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EST) — The Beatles go on an African safari in search of rest and relaxation and later attend a Texas rodeo on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

The Beatles record ‘What Goes On’ and ’12-Bar Original’ 60 years ago this hour (Nov 4 1965)


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(Thursday, November 4, 1965, 11:00 p.m.-3:30 a.m. GMT) — The Beatles resumed recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this evening at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Ringo Starr’s “What Goes On” and the group’s “12-Bar Original” instrumental. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘What Goes On’ and ’12-Bar Original’ 60 years ago this hour (Nov 4 1965)

The Beatles record ‘Michelle’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Nov 3 1965)


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(Wednesday, November 3, 1965, 2:30-11:30 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles resumed recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking Paul McCartney and John Lennon “Michelle.” Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Michelle’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Nov 3 1965)

The Beatles conclude taping ‘The Music of Lennon and McCartney’ TV special 60 years ago today (Nov 2 1965)


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(Tuesday, November 2, 1965) — The Beatles conclude taping the television special The Music Of Lennon & McCartney today at Granada TV Centre in Manchester for airing on Dec. 16, 1965. Continue reading The Beatles conclude taping ‘The Music of Lennon and McCartney’ TV special 60 years ago today (Nov 2 1965)

The Beatles begin taping ‘The Music of Lennon and McCartney’ TV special 60 years ago today (Nov 1 1965)


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(Monday, November 1, 1965) — The Beatles began taping the television special The Music Of Lennon & McCartney today at Granada TV Centre in Manchester for airing on Dec. 16, 1965. Continue reading The Beatles begin taping ‘The Music of Lennon and McCartney’ TV special 60 years ago today (Nov 1 1965)

‘You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me’/’Chains’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Oct 30 1965)


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(Saturday, October 30, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EDT) — The Beatles go on safari in Africa hoping to photograph the local wildlife on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

The Beatles complete ‘We Can Work It Out’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 29 1965)


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(Friday, October 29, 1965, 2:00-4:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles completed recording the A-side of their next single, Paul McCartney and John Lennon’s “We Can Work It Out,” this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, adding more vocals and a second harmonium part (recording began on Oct. 20, 1965). Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘We Can Work It Out’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 29 1965)

The Beatles hold press conference after collecting MBEs 60 years ago this hour (Oct 26 1965)


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(Tuesday, October 26, 1965, 12:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles held a press conference today in the downstairs bar of the Savile Theatre after receiving their MBE medals (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) from Queen Elizabeth II at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London. Continue reading The Beatles hold press conference after collecting MBEs 60 years ago this hour (Oct 26 1965)