(Saturday, September 14, 1968) — “Revolution” by The Beatles, released as the B-side of the “Hey Jude” single, debuted at #38 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Revolution’ by The Beatles debuts at #38 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1968) →

Video: 'Helter Skelter (Remastered 2009)'

(Tuesday, September 10, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. BST) — The Beatles completed recording Paul McCartney’s “Helter Skelter” at EMI Studio 2 in London tonight, adding numerous overdubs. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Helter Skelter’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1968) →

(Saturday, September 7, 1968) — “Lady Madonna” by Fats Domino (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaks at #100 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Lady Madonna’ by Fats Domino peaks at #100 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1968) →

Video: 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Remastered 2009)'

(Friday, September 6, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. BST) — The Beatles completed recording George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” at EMI Studio 2 in London tonight, adding numerous overdubs including Eric Clapton’s guitar solo. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1968) →

Video: 'The Beatles - Recording Session, September 5 1968'

(Thursday, September 5, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-3:45 a.m. BST) — The Beatles worked on two versions of George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” at EMI Studio 2 in London tonight. Continue reading The Beatles work on ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1968) →

Video: 'The Beatles: Revolution... more Outtakes' (Aug. 29, 1968, 18:53-23:04)

(Thursday, August 29, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed John Lennon’s “Dear Prudence” tonight at Trident Studios in London, recording various overdubs. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Dear Prudence’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 29 1968) →

Video: 'Hey Jude (Remastered 2015)'

(Monday, August 26, 1968) — The single “Hey Jude”/“Revolution” by The Beatles was released today in the U.S. (Aug. 30, 1968, in the UK). Continue reading The Beatles release ‘Hey Jude’/’Revolution’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 26 1968) →

Video: 'Back In The U.S.S.R. (Remastered 2009)'

(Friday, August 23, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The day after Ringo Starr temporarily quit The Beatles, the rest of the group completed Paul McCartney’s “Back in the U.S.S.R.” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording various overdubs. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Back in the U.S.S.R.’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 23 1968) →