History Highlight:

Today in 1965, working at Abbey Road studios in London, The Beatles recorded a new John Lennon song, "You're Going To Lose That Girl," in two takes. The track was released on the Help! album.

Also, Today In:

1958 - Carl Perkins, whose rockabilly classic "Blue Suede Shoes" had been one of the biggest hits of 1957, followed the example of Elvis and Johnny Cash and split Sun Records to sign with a major label.

1972 - Harry Nilsson started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with his version of the Badfinger song, "Without You."

1977 - Stevie Wonder won the Grammy for Album Of The Year for Songs In The Key Of Life.

1998 - The Stray Cats reunited for a single performance at L.A.'s House Of Blues to benefit the Carl Perkins Foundation.

2004 - Johnny Cash's family blocked an attempt by advertisers to use his hit song "Ring of Fire" to promote hemorrhoid-relief products

Birthdays:

Dave Wakeling, of The English Beat, is 57 today.

Smokey Robinson is 73 today.