Video: 'The Beatles 7 july 1964' (Lime Grove Studios in London at 0:00-0:21)
(Tuesday, July 7, 1964, 2:00-5:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded an appearance for the BBC television show Top Of The Pops today at Lime Grove Studios in London. Continue reading The Beatles mime to three songs for BBC-TV’s ‘Top of the Pops’ in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1964)
Video: 'The Beatles Charm Princess Margaret at Premiere of A Hard Day's Night (1964)'
(Monday, July 6, 1964, 8:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles and a host of important guests, including Princess Margaret and her husband Lord Snowdon, attended the Royal Premiere of the rock band’s first feature film A Hard Day’s Night this evening at the London Pavilion. Continue reading The Beatles attend Royal Premiere of ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ film in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1964)
(Saturday, July 6, 1974) — “Rock the Boat” by Hues Corporation peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Rock the Boat’ by Hues Corporation peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1974)
(Saturday, July 6, 1974) — “Hollywood Swinging” by Kool & the Gang peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Hollywood Swinging’ by Kool & the Gang peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1974)
(Saturday, July 6, 1974) — “Mr. President” by Dickie Goodman peaked at #73 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Mr. President’ by Dickie Goodman peaks at #73 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1974)
Video: 'That's All Right (Remastered)'
(Monday, July 5, 1954, 7:00 p.m. CDT) — Elvis Presley’s first commercial recording session took place tonight at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee, as the 19-year-old trucker driver tracked “That’s All Right.” Continue reading 19-year-old truck driver Elvis Presley makes music history at Sun Records with first commercial recording session 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 5 1954)
(Saturday, July 4, 1964) — “I Get Around” by The Beach Boys peaked today at #1 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (July 4/11, 1964). Continue reading ‘I Get Around’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1964)
(Saturday, July 4, 1964) — “My Boy Lollipop” by Millie Small peaked today at #2 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘My Boy Lollipop’ by Millie Small peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1964)
(Saturday, July 4, 1964) — “Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying” by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaked today at #4 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying’ by Gerry and the Pacemakers peaks at #4 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1964)
(Saturday, July 4, 1964) — “What’s the Matter with You Baby” by Marvin Gaye and Mary Wells peaked today at #17 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘What’s the Matter with You Baby’ by Marvin Gaye and Mary Wells peaks at #17 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1964)
