Ed Sullivan sees Beatlemania at Heathrow
Ed Sullivan, at London Heathrow on October 31, 1963, saw screaming fans greet the Beatles home from Sweden, per This Day in Music.
He decided to look into booking them for his American television show, and the clip below is She Loves You.
1969 in 1960s music: the full year guide
Apple releases the Beatles' Something / Come Together in the UK
Apple released the Beatles' double A-side single Something / Come Together (Apple R 5814) in the UK on October 31, 1969, per the Beatles Bible.
It peaked at No. 4 on the UK chart, and the clip below is Something.
1968 in 1960s music: the full year guide
MC5 record the second night of Kick Out the Jams in Detroit
MC5 recorded the second night of their live debut album Kick Out the Jams at the Grande Ballroom in Detroit on October 31, 1968, per Wikipedia.
Elektra released the album in February 1969 with Jac Holzman and Bruce Botnick producing, and the clip below is the title track.
1967 in 1960s music: the full year guide
The Stooges play their first show at a Halloween party
The Stooges, then billed as the Psychedelic Stooges, made their live debut at a Halloween party in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on October 31, 1967, per Wikipedia.
Their next live gig did not come until January 1968, and the clip below is I Wanna Be Your Dog from their 1969 debut album.
Brian Jones is freed from prison on bail
Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones was released from Wormwood Scrubs on bail pending appeal on October 31, 1967, a day after his nine-month sentence for drug possession, per This Day in Music.
A London appeals court overturned the sentence on December 12, 1967, and the clip below is the Stones' 1967 single We Love You.
1966 in 1960s music: the full year guide
Adam Horovitz of the Beastie Boys is born
Adam Horovitz, who performs as Ad-Rock in the Beastie Boys, was born in South Orange, New Jersey, on October 31, 1966, per Apple TV.
The Beastie Boys were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012, and the clip below is their single Sabotage.
1964 in 1960s music: the full year guide
The Supremes hit No. 1 with Baby Love
The Supremes' Baby Love reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on the chart dated October 31, 1964, per Wikipedia.
It held the top spot for four chart weeks as the second of five straight Supremes No. 1s, and the clip below is the single.
Barbra Streisand hits No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with People
Barbra Streisand's album People reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 on the chart dated October 31, 1964, per Wikipedia.
It ended the Beatles' 14-week run at the top with A Hard Day's Night and stayed No. 1 for five weeks, and the clip below is the title song.
The Beatles play the Gaumont in Ipswich
The Beatles played the Gaumont Cinema in Ipswich on October 31, 1964, the 18th date of their 1964 British tour, per the Beatles Bible.
It was their second and final visit to Ipswich, and the clip below is their 1964 single A Hard Day's Night.
1963 in 1960s music: the full year guide
Ed Sullivan sees Beatlemania at Heathrow
Ed Sullivan, at London Heathrow on October 31, 1963, saw screaming fans greet the Beatles home from Sweden, per This Day in Music.
He decided to look into booking them for his American television show, and the clip below is She Loves You.
Gerry and the Pacemakers hit UK No. 1 with You'll Never Walk Alone
Gerry and the Pacemakers' You'll Never Walk Alone reached No. 1 on the UK singles chart on October 31, 1963, per This Day in Music.
It was the Liverpool group's third and final UK No. 1, and the clip below is the single.
1961 in 1960s music: the full year guide
Larry Mullen Jr. of U2 is born in Dublin
Larry Mullen Jr., the drummer of U2, was born in Artane, Dublin, on October 31, 1961, per Wikipedia.
He would be a founding member of U2, and the clip below is the band's 1980 single I Will Follow.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in 1960s music on October 31?
October 31 saw 11 verified music events across seven years, including the Beatles' Something / Come Together single in 1969, the Supremes' Baby Love hitting No. 1 in 1964, and the Stooges' first show in 1967.
When was the Beatles' Something / Come Together released?
Apple released the Beatles' double A-side single Something / Come Together (Apple R 5814) in the UK on October 31, 1969, and it peaked at No. 4 on the UK chart.
When did Baby Love by the Supremes hit No. 1?
Baby Love reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on the chart dated October 31, 1964, and stayed there for four chart weeks.
Who ended the Beatles' run at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in 1964?
Barbra Streisand's album People reached No. 1 on the chart dated October 31, 1964, ending the Beatles' 14-week run with A Hard Day's Night.
When did the Stooges play their first show?
The Stooges, then billed as the Psychedelic Stooges, made their live debut at a Halloween party in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on October 31, 1967.
Where did Ed Sullivan see Beatlemania in 1963?
Ed Sullivan saw screaming fans greet the Beatles at London Heathrow on October 31, 1963, and decided to look into booking them for his American television show.