Video: 'Octopus's Garden (Anthology 3 Version)' (take 2 with dialogue from take 8)
(Saturday, April 26, 1969, 4:30 p.m.-4:15 a.m. BST; during sessions for Abbey Road) — The Beatles began work today on Ringo Starr’s “Octopus’s Garden” at EMI Studio 2 in London, taping 32 takes of the basic rhythm track. Continue reading The Beatles record early versions of ‘Oh! Darling,’ ‘Octopus’s Garden’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 26 1969)
Video: 'The Monkees- Live At The Joey Bishop Show 1969 (Full Performance)'
(Thursday, April 24, 1969, 11:30 p.m.-1:05 a.m. EST) — The Monkees performed “I’m a Believer,” “Someday Man” and “Listen to the Band,” back by Sam & The Goodtimers on tonight’s The Joey Bishop Show on ABC-TV. Continue reading The Monkees perform on ‘The Joey Bishop Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 24 1969)
Video: 'The Beatles - Get Back (Promo Video, 1969) [2015 Remastered]'
(Thursday, April 24, 1969, 7:30-8:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles’ promotional video for their new single “Get Back” premiered tonight on the BBC1’s Top Of The Pops in black & white. Continue reading The Beatles promotional film for ‘Get Back’ premieres 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 24 1969)
(Saturday, April 19, 1969) — “Wishful Sinful” by The Doors peaked at #44 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Wishful Sinful’ by The Doors peaks at #44 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 19 1969)
Video: 'Old Brown Shoe (Remastered 2009)'
(Friday, April 18, 1969, 2:30-10:30 p.m. BST) — The Beatles completed George Harrison’s “Old Brown Shoe” today at EMI Studio 3 in London for release as the B-side to the single “The Ballad of John and Yoko” on May 30, 1969. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Old Brown Shoe’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 18 1969)
Video: '33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee [SirQ Restoration]'
(Monday, April 14, 1969, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee, a television special starring The Monkees, premiered tonight on NBC. Continue reading ’33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee’ premieres on NBC 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 14 1969)
Video: 'The Ballad Of John And Yoko (Remastered 2015)'
(Monday, April 14, 1969, 2:30-9:00 p.m. BST) — The Beatles recorded “The Ballad of John and Yoko” today at EMI Studio 3 in London for release as a single on May 30, 1969. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘The Ballad of John & Yoko’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 14 1969)
(Saturday, April 12, 1969) — “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” by The 5th Dimension peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six consecutive weeks (Apr. 12/19/26, May 3/10/17, 1969). Continue reading ‘Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In’ by The 5th Dimension peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 12 1969)
(Saturday, April 12, 1969) — “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy” by Blood, Sweat & Tears peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘You’ve Made Me So Very Happy’ by Blood, Sweat & Tears peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 12 1969)
(Saturday, April 12, 1969) — “Galveston” by Glen Campbell peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Galveston’ by Glen Campbell peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 12 1969)
