Daily Archives: April 13, 2026

The Beatles begin recording ‘Paperback Writer’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 13 1966)


Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 1), April 6th - April 19th, 1966' (Paperback Writer (Take 1 at 19:45-20:43); Paperback Writer (Live Take 2 at 20:44-23:45))

(Wednesday, April 13, 1966, 8:00 p.m.-2:30 a.m. British Summer Time) — The English rock band The Beatles began recording their eleventh single this evening at EMI Studio 3 in London, starting on Paul McCartney’s “Paperback Writer.” Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘Paperback Writer’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 13 1966)

The Beach Boys complete ‘I’m Waiting for the Day’ and ‘I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times’ 60 years ago today (Apr 13 1966)


Video: 'I'm Waiting For The Day (Instrumental Stereo Mix)'

(Wednesday, April 13, 1966) — The Beach Boys today completed recording “I’m Waiting for the Day’” and “I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times” at Columbia studios in Los Angeles for release on the Pet Sounds album on May 16, 1966. Continue reading The Beach Boys complete ‘I’m Waiting for the Day’ and ‘I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times’ 60 years ago today (Apr 13 1966)

The Beatles complete ‘Love You To’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 13 1966)


Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 1), April 6th - April 19th, 1966' (Love You To (Take 7) [Reduction of Take 6] at 16:51-19:44))

(Wednesday, April 13, 1966, 2:30-6:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — The English rock band The Beatles resumed recording their seventh studio album Revolver this afternoon at EMI Studio 3 in London, completing George Harrison’s Indian-flavored “Love You To.” Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Love You To’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 13 1966)