Daily Archives: April 28, 2026

The Beatles begin recording ‘Eleanor Rigby’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 28 1966)


Video: 'Eleanor Rigby (Speech Before Take 2)'

(Thursday, April 28, 1966, 5:00 p.m.-7:50 p.m. British Summer Time) — The English rock band The Beatles continued production of their seventh studio album Revolver this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, as they attempted to remake Paul McCartney’s “Eleanor Rigby.” Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘Eleanor Rigby’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 28 1966)

‘Blue Suede Shoes’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #20 in USA 70 years ago today (Apr 28 1956)

(Saturday, April 28, 1956) — “Blue Suede Shoes” by Elvis Presley (written and originally recorded by Carl Perkins) peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #20 in USA 70 years ago today (Apr 28 1956)