Video: 'The Beatles - Strawberry Fields Forever' (takes 5-7 at 11:26)
(Tuesday, November 29, 1966, 2:30-8:00 p.m. GMT) — The Beatles recorded two more takes of “Strawberry Fields Forever” (5-6) today at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record takes 5-7 of ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 1966)
Video: 'Strawberry Fields Forever [Take 2, 3, 4] // The Beatles'
(Monday, November 28, 1966, 7:00 p.m.-1:30 a.m. GMT) — The Beatles recorded three more takes of “Strawberry Fields Forever” (takes 2-4) tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London, lowering the key from C to A major. Continue reading The Beatles record takes 2-4 of ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1966)
Video: 'John Lennon - Not only ... but also'
(Sunday, November 27, 1966, early morning GMT) — Wearing the wire-framed granny glasses that would soon become his trademark, John Lennon of The Beatles filmed a second appearance on the BBC2’s comedy show Not Only… But Also today on London’s Broadwick Street, beside the entrance to the underground men’s toilet on the corner of Hopkins Street, for a Dec. 26, 1966 airing on BBC One.
Video: 'Let's Spend The Night Together (Stereo Version)'
(Saturday, November 26, 1966) — The Rolling Stones completed recording “Let’s Spend the Night Together” today at Olympic Sound Studios in London.
(Saturday, November 26, 1966) — “Devil with a Blue Dress On & Good Golly, Miss Molly” by Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four weeks. Continue reading ‘Devil with a Blue Dress On & Good Golly, Miss Molly’ by Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 26 1966)
(Saturday, November 26, 1966) — “I’m Your Puppet” by James & Bobby Purify peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
(Saturday, November 26, 1966) — “Who Am I” by Petula Clark peaked at #21 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, November 26, 1966) — “Look Through My Window” by The Mamas & the Papas peaked at #24 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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)
