Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

The Beatles record ‘Day Tripper’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 16 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Day Tripper (Takes 1, 2 & 3) | Beatles Sessions'

(Saturday, October 16, 1965, 2:30-11:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles recorded the B-side to their next single, John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s “Day Tripper” this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Day Tripper’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 16 1965)

‘Not A Second Time’/’Slow Down’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Oct 16 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles Cartoon TV Series - Episode 4'

(Saturday, October 16, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EDT) — The Beatles abandon their flight and land in Africa while trying to get away from their fans on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

The Beatles record ‘Drive My Car’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 13 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles : Drive My Car (Mono)'

(Wednesday, October 13, 1965, 7:00 p.m.-12:15 a.m. BST) — The Beatles resumed recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this evening at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking Paul McCartney and John Lennon’s “Drive My Car.” Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Drive My Car’ in London 60 years ago this hour (Oct 13 1965)

The Beatles record first take of ‘Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 12 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) (Take 1, Take 2, Take 3, Take 4) (Remastered)' (Oct. 12, 1965, at 0:00-2:07)

(Tuesday, October 12, 1965, 7:00-11:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles resumed recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this evening at EMI Studio 2 in London, tracking the first take of John Lennon’s “Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown).” Continue reading The Beatles record first take of ‘Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)’ 60 years ago this hour (Oct 12 1965)

The Beatles begin recording sixth studio album 60 years ago this hour (Oct 12 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - Run For Your Life (Take 1, chat RS82).'

(Tuesday, October 12, 1965, 2:30-7:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles began recording their sixth studio album Rubber Soul this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording five takes of John Lennon’s “Run For Your Life.” Continue reading The Beatles begin recording sixth studio album 60 years ago this hour (Oct 12 1965)

‘Yesterday’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 9 1965)

(Saturday, October 9, 1965) — “Yesterday” by The Beatles, one of the most recorded songs in the history of popular music, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Oct. 9/16/23/30, 1965). Continue reading ‘Yesterday’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Oct 9 1965)

‘Please Mr. Postman’/’Devil In Her Heart’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Oct 9 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles Episode 3 : Please Mr Postman'

(Saturday, October 9, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EDT) — Ringo loses 15 rings he bought with all of the Beatles’ spendings and they are expecting a telegram from manager Brian Epstein for more money on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

‘Do You Want To Know A Secret’/’If I Fell’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Oct 2 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles Cartoon TV Series - Episode 2'

(Saturday, October 2, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EDT) — The Beatles take a much needed vacation to Dublin, Ireland, on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.

‘The Beatles’ animated television series debuts on ABC 60 years ago this hour (Sep 25 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles Cartoon Episode 1'

(Saturday, September 25, 1965, 10:30 a.m. EDT) — The Beatles are in Transylvania rehearsing in a haunted house with “monstrous” visitors on the debut episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC that featured recordings by The Beatles but not their voices.

Beatle Ringo Starr, wife Maureen take newborn baby son home 60 years ago today (Sep 22 1965)


Video: 'Ringo's All Right, Zak (1965)'

(Wednesday, September 22, 1965) — The Beatles’ drummer Ringo Starr and his wife, Maureen, were filmed today leaving Queen Charlotte’s Maternity Hospital in London with their nine-day-old son Zak, accompanied by nanny Marion Bramwell, en route to the Starkey’s home at 34 Montagu Square. Continue reading Beatle Ringo Starr, wife Maureen take newborn baby son home 60 years ago today (Sep 22 1965)