Video: 'I'll Be Back (Anthology 1 Version / Demo)' (take 2)

(Monday, June 1, 1964, 8:00-11:15 p.m. BST) — In the second of two recording sessions today at EMI Studio Two in London, The Beatles recorded “I’ll Be Back” for their next studio album A Hard Day’s Night. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘I’ll Be Back’ at EMI Studios in London 60 years this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 1 1964) →

Video: 'Matchbox (Remastered 2009)'

(Monday, June 1, 1964, 2:30-7:15 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded “Matchbox” and “I’ll Cry Instead” for their next studio album A Hard Day’s Night, during the first of two recording sessions today at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Matchbox,’ ‘I’ll Cry Instead’ at EMI Studios in London 60 years this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (June 1 1964) →

Video: 'The Beatles Press Conference At The Prince of Wales Theatre, London - 31 May 1964'

(Sunday, May 31, 1964) — Prior to tonight’s concert at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London, The Beatles held a press conference today and clowned around behind the theater bar for the benefit of cameras. Continue reading The Beatles hold press conference at Prince of Wales Theatre in London 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 31 1964) →

Video: 'The Beatles At NEMS Offices - Press Gathering - Home Movie - 30 May 1964' (audio includes WBZ-AM Boston interview conducted on this day)

(Saturday, May 30, 1964) — The Beatles held a press conference today at the NEMS Enterprises Ltd offices at Sutherland House, 5-6 Argyll Street, London, their first public appearance as a foursome since leaving for a rare, lengthy holiday on May 2, 1964. Continue reading The Beatles hold press conference in London following extended holiday 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1964) →

(Saturday, May 30, 1964) — “Love Me Do” by The Beatles peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Love Me Do’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1964) →