Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

The Beatles (via tape) perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour (June 5 1966)


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(Sunday, June 5, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles performed “Paperback Writer” and “Rain” (videotaped May 19, 1966, in London) on tonight’s edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show.

The Beatles complete recording ‘I Want to Tell You’ 50 years ago this hour (June 3 1966)


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(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’ 50 years ago this hour (June 3 1966)

The Beatles complete recording ‘Yellow Submarine’ 50 years ago this hour (June 1 1966)


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(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 Paul McCartney’s “Yellow Submarine.”

‘Paperback Writer/Rain’ single by The Beatles released 50 years ago today (May 30 1966)


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(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). Continue reading ‘Paperback Writer/Rain’ single by The Beatles released 50 years ago today (May 30 1966)

John Lennon filmed riding with Bob Dylan 50 years ago this hour (May 27 1966)


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(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 film outdoor promo clips for new single 50 years ago today (May 20 1966)


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(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 50 years ago today (May 20 1966)

The Beatles complete recording ‘For No One’ 50 years ago this hour (May 19 1966)


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(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.”

The Beatles videotape promo clips for new single 50 years ago this hour (May 19 1966)


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(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 50 years ago this hour (May 19 1966)

The Beatles overdub lead vocals on ‘For No One’ 50 years ago this hour (May 16 1966)


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(Monday, May 16, 1966, 2:30 p.m.-1:30 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 lead vocals for his song “For No One.”

The Beatles begin recording ‘For No One’ 50 years ago this hour (May 9 1966)


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(Monday, May 9, 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 2 in London, as they worked on the backing track for Paul McCartney’s “For No One.”