Video: 'Honey Pie (Remastered 2009)'

(Friday, October, 4, 1968, 4:00 p.m.-4:30 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed Paul McCartney’s “Honey Pie” at Trident Studios in London today with additional overdubs, including performances by five saxophonists and two clarinetists. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Honey Pie’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1968) →

Video: 'The Beatles, a book by Hunter Davies [Revolution Home Recording]'

(Monday, September 30, 1968; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles: The Authorised Biography, an authorized biography of the English rock band by prolific Scottish writer and broadcaster Hunter Davies, was published today in the United Kingdom by William Heinemann Limited. Continue reading Hunter Davies’ authorized biography of The Beatles published 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1968) →

(Saturday, September 28, 1968) — “Hey Jude” by The Beatles peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for nine consecutive weeks (Sep. 28, Oct. 5/12/19/26, Nov. 2/9/16/23, 1968). Continue reading ‘Hey Jude’ by The Beatles peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 28 1968) →

(Saturday, September 28, 1968) — “The Fool on the Hill” by Sérgio Mendes & Brasil ’66 (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Fool on the Hill’ by Sérgio Mendes & Brasil ’66 peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 28 1968) →

Video: 'Glass Onion (Take 33 / Anthology 3 Version)'

(Thursday, September 26, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-1:30 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed an early version of John Lennon’s “Glass Onion” at EMI Studio 2 in London tonight with the production of 10 mono mixes. Continue reading The Beatles complete early version of ‘Glass Onion’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1968) →

Video: 'Happiness Is A Warm Gun (Remastered 2009)'

(Wednesday, September 25, 1968, 7:30 p.m.-5:00 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed John Lennon’s “Happiness Is a Warm Gun” at EMI Studio 2 in London tonight, adding various overdubs. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Happiness Is a Warm Gun’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 25 1968) →

(Saturday, September 21, 1968) — “Revolution” by The Beatles, released as the B-side of the “Hey Jude” single, peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Revolution’ by The Beatles peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1968) →

Video: 'The Beatles - White Album Outtakes Medley' (Sept. 19, 1968, at 8:39-8:51)

(Thursday, September 19, 1968, 7:15 p.m.-5:30 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles began recording George Harrison’s “Piggies” at EMI Studio 1 in London tonight, recording 11 takes. Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘Piggies’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1968) →

Video: 'The Beatles - Primal Colours 1968 (Full Album)' (RM1 - Sep. 18, 1968, at 11:29)

(Wednesday, September 18, 1968, 5:00 p.m.-4:30 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles recorded Paul McCartney’s “Birthday” at EMI Studio 2 in London tonight, recording 20 takes and adding overdubs. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Birthday’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1968) →

Video: 'I Will (Remastered 2009)'

(Tuesday, September 17, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-5:00 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed Paul McCartney’s “I Will” at EMI Studio 2 in London tonight, adding various overdubs. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘I Will’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1968) →