Video: 'The Beatles - The Beatles Fourth Christmas Record - Pantomime: Everywhere It's Christmas'
(Friday, November 25, 1966, 3:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles’ fourth Christmas record, “Pantomime: Everywhere It’s Christmas,” was recorded today in London at the first floor demo studio owned by their publisher, Dick James.
A number of songs and skits were recorded, which were edited into a 10-part, six-minute piece.
Video: 'The Beatles - Strawberry Fields Forever [Take 1]'
(Thursday, November 24, 1966, 7:00 p.m.-2:30 a.m. GMT) — With their touring years behind them, The Beatles retreated from public view today to begin work on their eighth studio album at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording the first take of “Strawberry Fields Forever” (which would end up on the B-side of their next single, released before and separately from their next album). Continue reading The Beatles begin ‘studio years,’ record take 1 of ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1966)
Video: 'The Day We Fall In Love [Original Stereo Version]'
(Wednesday, November 23, 1966, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. EST) — The Monkees completed recording “The Day We Fall In Love” today at RCA Victor Studio B, in New York in the last known session for the Jan. 9, 1967, release of the group’s second album More of the Monkees. Continue reading The Monkees complete second studio album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1966)
Video: 'The Girl I Left Behind Me [First Recorded Version]'
(Wednesday, November 23, 1966, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. EST) — The Monkees recorded “The Girl I Left Behind Me” (first recorded version) and “When Love Comes Knockin’ (At Your Door)” today at RCA Victor Studio A in New York. Continue reading The Monkees complete two tracks 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1966)
Video: 'I'm a Believer'
(Monday, November 21, 1966) — The Monkees released “I’m a Believer”/“(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone” today, the group’s second and most successful single. Continue reading The Monkees release ‘I’m a Believer’/'(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 21 1966)
Video: 'PAUL McCARTNEY EN KENYA (NOVIEMBRE DE 1966)'
(Saturday, November 19, 1966) — Paul McCartney (and Beatles tour manager Mal Evans) returned to London today from their African safari having come up with an idea for a song that eventually formed the impetus of the Sgt. Pepper concept.
(Saturday, November 19, 1966) — “You Keep Me Hangin’ On” by The Supremes peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Nov. 19/26, 1966). Continue reading ‘You Keep Me Hangin’ On’ by The Supremes peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 19 1966)
(Saturday, November 19, 1966) — “Rain on the Roof” by The Lovin’ Spoonful peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Video: 'I'll Spend My Life With You [First Recorded Version]'
(Saturday, November 12, 1966, 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. PST) — The Monkees completed recording “I’ll Spend My Life With You” (first recorded version) today at RCA Victor Studio B in Hollywood (it would not be released until 1991).
(Saturday, November 12, 1966) — “Poor Side of Town” by Johnny Rivers peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
