The Chris Barber Band records McCartney’s ‘Catcall’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 20 1967)


Video: 'The Chris Barber Band - Cat Call'

(Thursday, July 20, 1967) — The Chris Barber Band recorded Paul McCartney’s composition “Catcall” today at Chappell Recording Studios in London with the Beatle contributing vocals and likely played organ for release in the UK Oct. 20, 1967.

Also on this day, George Harrison and Ringo Starr of The Beatles flew to Athens, one day after the group had discussed plans to purchase an island hideaway in Greece.