Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

Beatle Paul McCartney interviewed for ‘David Frost At The Phonograph’ 60 years ago this hour (Aug 1 1966)


Video: 'Paul McCartney on David Frost At The Phonograph, 1966'

(Monday, August 1, 1966, 8:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles was interviewed tonight for the David Frost At The Phonograph radio show, pre-recorded “as live” in Studio B15 in London’s Broadcasting House for broadcast on Aug. 6, 1966, at noon-1:30 p.m. on the BBC Light Programme.

Alabama DJs call for ‘Beatle burning’ over John Lennon’s ‘more popular than Jesus’ remarks 60 years ago today (Jul 30 1966)


Video: 'John Lennon, The Beatles, and Jesus?' (Lennon video shot Aug. 11, 1966)

(Saturday, July 30, 1966) — Two Birmingham disc jockeys said today they plan to organize a public “Beatle burning” after expressing outrage over reported remarks attributed to singer-songwriter-musician John Lennon of The Beatles regarding Christianity. Continue reading Alabama DJs call for ‘Beatle burning’ over John Lennon’s ‘more popular than Jesus’ remarks 60 years ago today (Jul 30 1966) →

‘Drive My Car’ by Bob Kuban and The In-Men peaks at #93 in USA 60 years ago today (Jul 30 1966)

(Saturday, July 30, 1966) — “Drive My Car” by Bob Kuban and The In-Men (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #93 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.

Datebook republishes John Lennon’s ‘More popular than Jesus’ comments 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 29 1966)


Video: THE BEATLES USA SEPT. & OCT. 1966 DATEBOOK MAGAZINES WITH CONTROVERSIAL STATEMENT FROM JOHN LENNON

(Friday, July 29, 1966) — The American teen magazine Datebook today republished John Lennon’s remarks that “The Beatles are more popular than Jesus,” which had first appeared in England on March 4, 1966, in an interview for the Evening Standard newspaper by journalist Maureen Cleave. Continue reading Datebook republishes John Lennon’s ‘More popular than Jesus’ comments 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 29 1966) →

‘Rain’ by The Beatles peaks at #23 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1966)

(Saturday, July 9, 1966) — “Rain” by The Beatles peaked at #23 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Rain’ by The Beatles peaks at #23 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1966) →

‘Yesterday and Today’ studio album by The Beatles debuts at #120 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1966)


Video: 'The BEATLES - Yesterday And Today - U.S. butcher stereo version'

(Saturday, July 9, 1966) — Yesterday and Today by The Beatles debuted at #120 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. It was the group’s 17th appearance on the chart since Feb. 1, 1964. Continue reading ‘Yesterday and Today’ studio album by The Beatles debuts at #120 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1966) →

‘Nowhere Man’ EP by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 8 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles : Nowhere Man E.P. (Mono)'

(Friday, July 8, 1966) — Nowhere Man, an extended play (EP) by The Beatles, was released today in Britain only, featuring four songs from the British version of the album Rubber Soul: “Nowhere Man,” “Drive My Car,” “Michelle” and “You Won’t See Me.” Continue reading ‘Nowhere Man’ EP by The Beatles released in UK 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 8 1966) →

The Beatles return to London, slam treatment while in Manila 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 8 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles - London Airport Interview 1966' (6 clips)

(Friday, July 8, 1966, 6:00 a.m. BST) — After a few days of rest on their first trip to India, The Beatles arrived this morning at London Airport, eager to complain about the abusive treatment they had received in Manila earlier in the week, with John Lennon declaring: “We’ll just never go to any nuthouses again.”

The Beatles greeted by screaming fans on first visit to India after Manila ordeal 60 years ago this hour (Jul 6 1966)


Video: '"Beatles" pop singing group arrive in Delhi to warm welcome'

(Wednesday, July 6, 1966, approximately 12:30 a.m. India Standard Time) — Hoping to escape the turmoil of their controversial departure from the Philippines, the members of The Beatles arrived in India early today expecting a quiet stopover before returning to London. Continue reading The Beatles greeted by screaming fans on first visit to India after Manila ordeal 60 years ago this hour (Jul 6 1966) →

The Beatles jostled by angry Filipinos as they depart Manila 60 years ago this hour (Jul 5 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles’ Most Dangerous Tour Stop'

(Tuesday, July 5, 1966, 4:45 p.m. PHST) — The Beatles finally took off from Manila for New Delhi this afternoon after they had found themselves not only ostracized, but threatened with physical violence from all sides as they made their way to the airport and onto a plane. Continue reading The Beatles jostled by angry Filipinos as they depart Manila 60 years ago this hour (Jul 5 1966) →