Video: 'George Harrison & Ravi Shankar - Raga - Big Sur, CA, US (11.06.1968)'
(Tuesday, June 11, 1968) — George Harrison of The Beatles, on a break from the band’s “White Album” sessions in London, was filmed for a second consecutive day today for Ravi Shankar’s feature documentary Raga at a country retreat overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Big Sur, California. Continue reading Harrison films another scene for Shankar’s ‘Raga’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 11 1968)
Video: 'Paul McCartney - Blackbird - Abbey Road Studios, London, England (11.06.1968)'
(Tuesday, June 11, 1968, 3:30 p.m.-12:15 a.m. BST) — Paul McCartney, with John Lennon present (George Harrison and Ringo Starr were in California to film Harrison’s appearances in Ravi Shankar’s documentary Raga) recorded his song “Blackbird” for The Beatles’ “White Album” today at EMI Studio in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Blackbird’ in London 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 11 1968)
Video: 'John Lennon & Paul McCartney - Wigmore St., London, England (08 - 18.06.1968)'
(Tuesday, June 11, 1968) — John Lennon and Paul McCartney were filmed for an in-house promotional feature presenting The Beatles’ new company, Apple, today at the company’s headquarters, 95 Wigmore Street in London.
Video: 'John Lennon & Paul McCartney - Wigmore St., London, England (08 - 18.06.1968)'
Also during this period, McCartney was filmed with Apple Records’ new signing Mary Hopkin, as part of the promotional film for the label.
Video: 'Apple Promo Film #1 - Mary Hopkin, Beatles (08.06 - 18.06.1968)'
Video: 'George Harrison & Ravi Shankar - Raga - Big Sur, CA, US (10.06.1968)'
(Monday, June 10, 1968) — George Harrison of The Beatles, on a break from the band’s “White Album” sessions in London, was filmed for Ravi Shankar’s feature documentary Raga today at a country retreat overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Big Sur, California. Continue reading George Harrison filmed for Ravi Shankar’s ‘Raga’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 10 1968)
Video: 'John Lennon Talks About 'In His Own Write' At The National Theatre In 1968' (4 videos)
(Sunday, June 9, 1968) — John Lennon and Yoko Ono collaborated on their first films, Smile and Two Virgins, today at Kenwood, Lennon’s home in Weybridge, Surrey, England.
Video: 'Yoko Ono - John Lennon - Two Virgins Parte 1/2
Video: 'Yoko Ono - John Lennon - Two Virgins Parte 2/2'
Video: 'The Doors - ''Bakersfield Civic Auditorium'' California, Junio 8 de 1968.'
(Saturday, June 8, 1968) — The Doors performed tonight at Bakersfield Civic Auditorium in Bakersfield, California. Continue reading The Doors perform at Bakersfield Civic Auditorium 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1968)
(Saturday, June 8, 1968) — “D. W. Washburn”/“It’s Nice to Be With You” by The Monkees, the made-for-television rock group’s eighth single, was released today. Continue reading ‘D. W. Washburn’/’It’s Nice to Be With You’ by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1968)
(Saturday, June 8, 1968) — “Delilah” by Tom Jones peaks at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Delilah’ by Tom Jones peaks at #15 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1968)
(Saturday, June 8, 1968) — “Like to Get to Know You” by Spanky and Our Gang peaks at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Like to Get to Know You’ by Spanky and Our Gang peaks at #17 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1968)
Video: 'Una Sensazionale Intervista Dei Beatles'
(Thursday, June 6, 1968, 8:00 p.m. BST) — During the second recording session for “Don’t Pass Me By” at EMI Studios in London, The Beatles (mostly a nonsensical John Lennon) were interviewed this evening by Kenny Everett for the June 9, 1968, edition of “The Kenny Everett Show” on BBC1 radio. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed for ‘Everett Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1968)
