The Beatles record Please Please Me and George Martin predicts a No. 1
The Beatles recorded Please Please Me in 18 takes in Studio Two at Abbey Road on November 26, 1962, and George Martin told them over the talkback, "You've just made your first number one," per the Beatles Bible.
They finished the B-side Ask Me Why in six takes, and the clip below is Please Please Me.
1969 in 1960s music: the full year guide
The Rolling Stones play the Baltimore Civic Center
The Rolling Stones played the Civic Center in Baltimore, Maryland, on November 26, 1969, a stop on their 1969 American tour, per Wikipedia.
It was Mick Taylor's first full tour with the band, per Rolling Stones Data, and the clip below is Jumpin' Jack Flash.
1968 in 1960s music: the full year guide
Cream play their farewell concert at the Royal Albert Hall
Cream played the second of two farewell nights at London's Royal Albert Hall on November 26, 1968, with Yes and Taste on the bill, per Wikipedia.
Director Tony Palmer filmed the show for the BBC, per uDiscover Music, and the clip below is White Room.
1967 in 1960s music: the full year guide
Hendrix and Pink Floyd play two shows at Manchester's Palace Theatre
The Jimi Hendrix Experience and Pink Floyd played two shows at the Palace Theatre in Manchester on November 26, 1967, the tenth date of a 16-date UK package tour, per This Day in Music.
Hendrix headlined the package tour, and the clip below is Purple Haze.
The Beatles' Hello, Goodbye film airs on The Ed Sullivan Show
A promo film for the Beatles' Hello, Goodbye aired in the US on The Ed Sullivan Show on November 26, 1967, per the Paul McCartney Project.
The UK Musicians' Union ban on miming kept the film off British television, and the clip below is the song.
John Stirratt is born
John Stirratt, later the bassist of Wilco, was born on November 26, 1967, per Wikipedia.
He is a founding member of the band, and the clip below is their song Jesus, Etc.
1966 in 1960s music: the full year guide
The Supremes hold No. 1 with You Keep Me Hangin' On
The Supremes' You Keep Me Hangin' On was No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 dated November 26, 1966, its second week on top, per Wikipedia.
The New Vaudeville Band's Winchester Cathedral replaced it the next week, and the clip below is the Motown single.
1965 in 1960s music: the full year guide
Arlo Guthrie is arrested for littering
Arlo Guthrie, then 18, was arrested for illegally dumping garbage in Massachusetts on November 26, 1965, the day after Thanksgiving, per Wikipedia.
He was convicted two days later, per Mass Moments, and the case became the story of Alice's Restaurant Massacree, the clip below.
1964 in 1960s music: the full year guide
The BBC airs The Beatles' Top Gear session
The BBC Light Programme broadcast the Beatles' Top Gear session on November 26, 1964, after they taped it on November 17 at the Playhouse Theatre in London, per the Beatles Bible.
It featured both sides of their new single, which came out the next day, and the clip below is I Feel Fine.
1963 in 1960s music: the full year guide
The Beatles play the Regal Cinema in Cambridge
The Beatles played the Regal Cinema in Cambridge on November 26, 1963, the 21st date of their 1963 autumn tour, per the Beatles Bible.
They were touring behind She Loves You, released that August, and the clip below is that single.
1962 in 1960s music: the full year guide
The Beatles record Please Please Me and George Martin predicts a No. 1
The Beatles recorded Please Please Me in 18 takes in Studio Two at Abbey Road on November 26, 1962, and George Martin told them over the talkback, "You've just made your first number one," per the Beatles Bible.
They finished the B-side Ask Me Why in six takes, and the clip below is Please Please Me.
1961 in 1960s music: the full year guide
The Beatles play Hambleton Hall in Huyton
The Beatles played Hambleton Hall in Huyton, Liverpool, on November 26, 1961, their 14th performance at the venue, per the Beatles Bible.
Their debut single Love Me Do was still almost a year away, and the clip below is that song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in 1960s music on November 26?
November 26 saw 11 verified music events across nine years, including The Beatles recording Please Please Me in 1962, Cream's farewell concert at the Royal Albert Hall in 1968, and Arlo Guthrie's arrest in 1965.
What did George Martin say after The Beatles recorded Please Please Me?
George Martin told the group over the talkback on November 26, 1962, "You've just made your first number one," per the Beatles Bible. The single topped Melody Maker, NME and Disc but peaked at No. 2 on the Record Retailer chart.
When was Cream's farewell concert?
Cream played the second of two farewell nights at London's Royal Albert Hall on November 26, 1968, with Yes and Taste on the bill, per Wikipedia. Director Tony Palmer filmed the show for the BBC.
Who was No. 1 on the Hot 100 on November 26, 1966?
The Supremes' You Keep Me Hangin' On was No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 dated November 26, 1966, its second week on top, before Winchester Cathedral replaced it.
When was Arlo Guthrie arrested for littering?
Arlo Guthrie was arrested for illegally dumping garbage in Massachusetts on November 26, 1965, the day after Thanksgiving, per Wikipedia. He was convicted two days later, per Mass Moments.
When did The Beatles' Hello, Goodbye film air on The Ed Sullivan Show?
A promo film for Hello, Goodbye aired in the US on The Ed Sullivan Show on November 26, 1967, per the Paul McCartney Project. The UK Musicians' Union ban on miming kept it off British television.