Video: 'The Beatles - White Album Outtakes Medley' (take 1 (stereo fragment) at 7:50-7:56)
(Monday, September 16, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles began recording Paul McCartney’s “I Will” at EMI Studio 2 in London tonight, tracking 67 takes. Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘I Will’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1968)
Video: 'Monkees Arrival in Sydney and Press Conference 9-16-68 RARE Far East Tour!' (Melbourne arrival at 15:52)
(Monday, September 16, 1968, just before 8:00 a.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time) — 500 fans with fireworks and sparkers greeted The Monkees as they arrived this morning in Sydney, Australia, for a tour of the Far East. Continue reading The Monkees arrive in Sydney for Far East tour 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1968)
Video: 'The Doors Live in Amsterdam'
(Sunday, September 15, 1968) — The Doors, without lead singer Jim Morrison, performed tonight at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam during the band’s 1968 European Tour. Continue reading Jim Morrison of The Doors hospitalized in Amsterdam 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1968)
(Saturday, September 14, 1968) — “You’re All I Need to Get By” by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You’re All I Need to Get By’ by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1968)
(Saturday, September 14, 1968) — “Hey Jude” by The Beatles debuted at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Hey Jude’ by The Beatles debuts at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1968)
(Saturday, September 14, 1968) — “Do It Again” by The Beach Boys peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Do It Again’ by The Beach Boys peaks at #20 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1968)
Video: 'The Doors - Light My Fire. [Live Frankfurt, Germany ''Kongresshalle'' Septiembre 14 de 1968.]'
(Saturday, September 14, 1968, 6:00 p.m. CEST scheduled start time; second show scheduled for 9:00 p.m. CEST) — The Doors performed the first of two shows tonight at the Kongresshalle in Frankfurt, West Germany, during the band’s 1968 European Tour. Continue reading The Doors perform in Frankfurt 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1968)
(Saturday, September 14, 1968) — “Revolution” by The Beatles, released as the B-side of the “Hey Jude” single, debuted at #38 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Revolution’ by The Beatles debuts at #38 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1968)
Video: 'Hammered Crowd Goin' Wild to The Doors' Live Performance in Frankfurt, Germany (1968)'
(Friday, September 13, 1968, 1:00 p.m. CEST) — The Doors performed today at Romer Square in Frankfurt, West Germany, lip-synching to “Hello, I Love You” for ZDF-TV’s 4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet during the band’s 1968 European Tour. Continue reading The Doors perform for TV show in Frankfurt 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1968)
Video: 'Helter Skelter (Remastered 2009)'
(Tuesday, September 10, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. BST) — The Beatles completed recording Paul McCartney’s “Helter Skelter” at EMI Studio 2 in London tonight, adding numerous overdubs. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Helter Skelter’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1968)
