Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

The Beatles complete recording ‘I Want to Tell You’ 60 years ago this hour (Jun 3 1966)


Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 3), May 9th - June 3rd, 1966'
30:29 I Want To Tell You (RS From Take 3 + 4)

(Friday, June 3, 1966, 7:00 p.m.-2:30 a.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles continued production of their seventh studio album Revolver this evening at EMI Studio 2 in London with the addition of Paul McCartney’s bass part on George Harrison’s “I Want to Tell You.” Continue reading The Beatles complete recording ‘I Want to Tell You’ 60 years ago this hour (Jun 3 1966)

The Beatles begin recording ‘I Want to Tell You’ 60 years ago this hour (June 2 1966)


Video: 'I Want To Tell You (Speech & Take 4)' (also includes Take 15 post chat)

(Thursday, June 2, 1966, 7:00 p.m.-3:30 a.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles continued production of their seventh studio album Revolver this evening at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording the bulk of George Harrison’s “I Want to Tell You.” Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘I Want to Tell You’ 60 years ago this hour (June 2 1966)

The Beatles complete recording ‘Yellow Submarine’ 60 years ago this hour (June 1 1966)


Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 3), May 9th - June 3rd, 1966'
20:38 Abbey Road Sound Effects Tape Vol. 46 (Le Reve Passe)
20:53 Yellow Submarine (Effects)

(Wednesday, June 1, 1966, 2:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles continued production of their seventh studio album Revolver this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London with the addition of sound effects and backing vocals on John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s “Yellow Submarine.” Continue reading The Beatles complete recording ‘Yellow Submarine’ 60 years ago this hour (June 1 1966)

‘Paperback Writer’/’Rain’ single by The Beatles released 60 years ago today (May 30 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles - The Beatles - Paperback Writer (Live Performance) [Remastered 2015]'

(Monday, May 30, 1966) — The single “Paperback Writer“/”Rain” by The Beatles was released today in the U.S. (June 10, 1966, in the UK, the group’s 11th single release). Continue reading ‘Paperback Writer’/’Rain’ single by The Beatles released 60 years ago today (May 30 1966)

John Lennon filmed riding with Bob Dylan 60 years ago this hour (May 27 1966)


Video: 'Bob Dylan and John Lennon, 1966 - remastered'

(Friday, May 27, 1966, 7:00 a.m. BST) — John Lennon of The Beatles and a possibly alcohol- or drug-impaired Bob Dylan were filmed this morning sharing a ride from Kenwood, Lennon’s home in Weybridge, to the May Fair Hotel in London for the unreleased documentary Eat the Document.

The Beatles begin recording ‘Yellow Submarine’ 60 years ago this hour (May 26 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles - Yellow Submarine (Songwriting Work Tape / Part 1)'

(Thursday, May 26, 1966, 7:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles continued production of their seventh studio album Revolver this evening at EMI Studio 3 in London recording the backing track of John Lennon-Paul McCartney’s “Yellow Submarine” along with Ringo Starr’s lead and backing vocals. Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘Yellow Submarine’ 60 years ago this hour (May 26 1966)

The Beatles film outdoor promo clips for new single 60 years ago today (May 20 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles - The Beatles - Paperback Writer (Live Performance) [Remastered 2015]'

(Friday, May 20, 1966, morning/afternoon BST) — The English rock band The Beatles gathered today at Chiswick House in London to film outdoor promotional videos for their new single “Paperback Writer“/”Rain.” Continue reading The Beatles film outdoor promo clips for new single 60 years ago today (May 20 1966)

The Beatles complete recording ‘For No One’ 60 years ago this hour (May 19 1966)


Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 3), May 9th - June 3rd, 1966' 14:47 For No One (Take 14) [Monitor Mix]

(Thursday, May 19, 1966, 7:00-11:00 p.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles continued production of their seventh studio album Revolver this evening at EMI Studio 3 in London with the addition of a French horn overdub played by Alan Civil for Paul McCartney’s “For No One.” Continue reading The Beatles complete recording ‘For No One’ 60 years ago this hour (May 19 1966)

The Beatles videotape promo clips for new single 60 years ago this hour (May 19 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles - Rain (Ed Sullivan Show Remote Appearance 6/5/1966) Remastered'

(Thursday, May 19, 1966, 10:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles assembled today at EMI Studio 1 in London to videotape promotional clips for their new single “Paperback Writer“/”Rain.” Continue reading The Beatles videotape promo clips for new single 60 years ago this hour (May 19 1966)

The Beatles overdub instruments and vocals on ‘Got To Get You Into My Life’ 60 years ago this hour (May 18 1966)


Video: '"Got To Get You Into My Life" (Second Version: Take 8)'

(Wednesday, May 18, 1966, 2:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles resumed production of their seventh studio album Revolver this evening at EMI Studio 2 in London, as Paul McCartney overdubbed various instruments and new vocals for his song “Got To Get You Into My Life.”