Video: 'Good Night (Anthology 3 Version)'
(Monday, July 22, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-1:40 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed John Lennon’s “Good Night” tonight at EMI Studio 1 in London, adding an orchestral score, choir and a new lead vocal by Ringo Starr. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Good Night’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 22 1968)
Video: 'The Doors Feast Of Friends Encore PARTE 3 subtitulado en español' (July 20, 1968, at 3:34)
(Saturday, July 20, 1968, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. HST) — The Doors performed tonight at Honolulu International Center Arena in Hawaii, with approximately 10,000 fans in attendance. Continue reading The Doors perform in Honolulu 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1968)
(Saturday, July 20, 1968) — “Grazing in the Grass” by Hugh Masekela peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (July 20/27, 1968). Continue reading ‘Grazing in the Grass’ by Hugh Masekela peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1968)
(Saturday, July 20, 1968) — “Lady Willpower” by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Lady Willpower’ by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 20 1968)
Video: 'Sexy Sadie (Anthology 3 Version)' (take 6)
(Friday, July 19, 1968, 7:30 p.m.-4:00 a.m. BST) — The Beatles began recording “Sexy Sadie,” John Lennon’s barbed tribute to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording rehearsals and 21 proper takes. Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘Sexy Sadie’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 19 1968)
Video: 'Helter Skelter (Anthology 3 Version)' (take 2)
(Thursday, July 18, 1968, 10:30 p.m.-3:30 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles began work on Paul McCartney’s “Helter Skelter” at EMI Studio 2 in London tonight, recording three takes, including a legendary 27-minute version (take 3). Continue reading The Beatles record early version of ‘Helter Skelter’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 18 1968)
Video: 'Cry Baby Cry (Remastered 2009)'
(Thursday, July 18, 1968, 2:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed John Lennon’s “Cry Baby Cry” at EMI Studio 2 in London tonight, adding various vocal and instrumental overdubs. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Cry Baby Cry’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 18 1968)
Video: 'The Beatles Yellow Submarine'
(Tuesday, July 16, 1968, evening BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles attended the world premiere of their animated musical fantasy comedy film Yellow Submarine tonight at the London Pavilion on Piccadilly Circus. Continue reading The Beatles attend ‘Yellow Submarine’ premiere 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 17 1968)
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)
