Video: 'Cry Baby Cry (Anthology 3 Version)' (take 1)
(Tuesday, July 16, 1968, 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed an early version of John Lennon’s “Cry Baby Cry” at EMI Studio 2 in London tonight, recording 10 takes of the song. Continue reading The Beatles complete early version of ‘Cry Baby Cry’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 16 1968)
Video: 'Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da (Remastered 2009)'
(Monday, July 15, 1968, 3:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed Paul McCartney’s “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” at EMI Studio 2 in London tonight, as McCartney re-recorded his lead vocals and the rest of the group added various background vocal contributions. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 15 1968)
Video: 'The DOORS - SEATTLE'
(Friday, July 12, 1968) — The Doors performed tonight at Seattle Center Arena in Seattle, Washington, with approximately 5,000 fans in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform at Seattle Center Arena 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1968)
Video: 'Casualties The Beatles' ('Revolution' mono mix at 34:41)
(Saturday, July 13, 1968, midnight-4:00 a.m. BST) — The Beatles completed a remake of John Lennon’s “Revolution” for the group’s next single tonight at EMI Studio 3 in London, overdubbing bass guitar and some additional lead guitar. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Revolution’ remake 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 13 1968)
Video: 'THE DOORS - WAITING FOR THE SUN (1968) FULL ALBUM (+ BONUS 40th Anniversary) - WITH LYRICS' (16 videos)
(Friday, July 12, 1968) — Waiting for the Sun, the third studio album by the American rock band The Doors, featuring the hit singles “The Unknown Soldier” and “Hello, I Love You,” was released today. Continue reading The Doors release ‘Waiting for the Sun’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1968)
Video: 'Don't Pass Me By (Remastered 2009)'
(Friday, July 12, 1968, 3:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles completed Ringo Starr’s “Don’t Pass Me By,” overdubbing a bass guitar part, a piano part and violin (in the form of a country fiddle) by Jack Fallon, tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Don’t Pass Me By’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1968)
Video: 'The Doors Backstage Houston 1968'
(Wednesday, July 10, 1968, 8:00 p.m CDT scheduled start time) — The Doors performed tonight at Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston, Texas, with approximately 9,000 fans in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform at Sam Houston Coliseum 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1968)
Video: 'The Beatles: Revolution... more Outtakes' (July 10, 1968, at 11:35)
(Wednesday, July 10, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-1:30 a.m. BST) — The Beatles began work tonight on a remake of John Lennon’s “Revolution” for the group’s next single, recording ten takes and several overdubs at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘Revolution’ remake 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1968)
Video: 'The Doors » 1968 07 09 Dallas, Texas, USA'
(Tuesday, July 9, 1968, 8:00 p.m CDT scheduled start time) — The Doors performed tonight at Dallas Memorial Auditorium in Dallas, Texas, with approximately 9,000 fans in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform in Dallas, Texas 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1968)
Video: 'The Beatles - White Album Outtakes Medley' (July 9, 1968, at 1:41-2:07)
(Tuesday, July 9, 1968, 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles worked on a third version of Paul McCartney’s “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da,” recording two takes tonight at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading The Beatles attempt third version of ‘Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 9 1968)
