Video: 'Dig A Pony (Anthology 3 Version)'
(Wednesday, January 22, 1969) — Billy Preston joined The Beatles today on the band’s 11th day of the Get Back/Let It Be sessions at the group’s Apple Studios in London. Continue reading Billy Preston joins The Beatles for ‘Get Back/Let It Be sessions’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 22 1969)
Video: 'She Came In Through The Bathroom Window (Anthology 3 Version)'
(Tuesday, January 21, 1969, morning-7:30 p.m. BST) — Following a week’s break, The Beatles resumed work the Get Back/Let It Be sessions today with the film crew present. Continue reading The Beatles resume ‘Get Back/Let It Be sessions’ at Apple Studios 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 21 1969)
Video: 'Richard Nixon inaugural address: Jan. 20, 1969'
(Monday, January 20, 1969, 12:15 p.m. EST) — Richard Nixon, 56, was inaugurated as the 37th President of the United States today on the East Portico of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., with Chief Justice Earl Warren administering the oath of office. Continue reading Nixon sworn in as 37th POTUS, Agnew as 39th VP 50 years ago this hour (Jan 20 1969)
(Saturday, January 18, 1969) — “Soulful Strut” by Young-Holt Unlimited peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Soulful Strut’ by Young-Holt Unlimited peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 18 1969)
(Saturday, January 18, 1969) — “Son of a Preacher Man” by Dusty Springfield peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Son of a Preacher Man’ by Dusty Springfield peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 18 1969)
(Saturday, January 18, 1969) — “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” by Arthur Conley (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #51 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da’ by Arthur Conley peaks at #51 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 18 1969)
Video: 'President Lyndon Johnson's final State of the Union Address 1969'
(Tuesday, January 14, 1969, 9:05 p.m. EST; during the Vietnam War) — U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson said farewell to the nation tonight by urging it to press “the quest for peace” in Vietnam and the Middle East and to commit itself at home to the fulfillment of his social programs in his final State of the Union Address. Continue reading LBJ calls on nation to continue peace quest and his social programs 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 1969)
Video: 'The Beatles - Twickenham Sessions Vol. 7' (Jan. 14, 1969, at 52:48)
(Tuesday, January 14, 1969) — The Beatles, minus George Harrison for the second full day, gathered this morning at Twickenham Film Studios in London for the ninth day of rehearsals for the Get Back/Let It Be sessions, intended to form the basis for both a television documentary and a new album. Continue reading The Beatles begin ninth day of ‘Get Back/Let It Be sessions’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 1969)
Video: '10-The beatles - Yellow Submarine (full album)' (13 videos)
(Monday, January 13, 1969) — Yellow Submarine, the tenth studio album by English rock band The Beatles, was issued today in the U.S. (Jan. 17, 1969, in the UK) as the soundtrack to the animated film of the same name, which had premiered in London in July 1968. Continue reading The Beatles release ‘Yellow Submarine’ soundtrack LP 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1969)
Video: 'The Beatles - Twickenham Sessions Vol. 7' (Jan. 13, 1969, at 28:40-52:47)
(Monday, January 13, 1969, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles, minus George Harrison, gathered this morning at Twickenham Film Studios in London for the eighth day of rehearsals for the Get Back/Let It Be sessions, intended to form the basis for both a television documentary and a new album. Continue reading The Beatles begin eighth day of ‘Get Back/Let It Be sessions’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1969)
