Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

Lennon, McCartney filmed for Apple promo film 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 11 1968)

Video: 'John Lennon & Paul McCartney - Wigmore St., London, England (08 - 18.06.1968)'

(Tuesday, June 11, 1968) — John Lennon and Paul McCartney were filmed for an in-house promotional feature presenting The Beatles’ new company, Apple, today at the company’s headquarters, 95 Wigmore Street in London.

Video: 'John Lennon & Paul McCartney - Wigmore St., London, England (08 - 18.06.1968)'

Also during this period, McCartney was filmed with Apple Records’ new signing Mary Hopkin, as part of the promotional film for the label.


Video: 'Apple Promo Film #1 - Mary Hopkin, Beatles (08.06 - 18.06.1968)'

George Harrison filmed for Ravi Shankar’s ‘Raga’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 10 1968)

Video: 'George Harrison & Ravi Shankar - Raga - Big Sur, CA, US (10.06.1968)'

(Monday, June 10, 1968) — George Harrison of The Beatles, on a break from the band’s “White Album” sessions in London, was filmed for Ravi Shankar’s feature documentary Raga today at a country retreat overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Big Sur, California. Continue reading George Harrison filmed for Ravi Shankar’s ‘Raga’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 10 1968)

Lennon, Ono collaborate on their first films 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 9 1968)

Video: 'John Lennon Talks About 'In His Own Write' At The National Theatre In 1968' (4 videos)

(Sunday, June 9, 1968) — John Lennon and Yoko Ono collaborated on their first films, Smile and Two Virgins, today at Kenwood, Lennon’s home in Weybridge, Surrey, England.

Video: 'Yoko Ono - John Lennon - Two Virgins Parte 1/2

Video: 'Yoko Ono - John Lennon - Two Virgins Parte 2/2'

The Beatles interviewed for ‘Everett Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1968)


Video: 'Una Sensazionale Intervista Dei Beatles'

(Thursday, June 6, 1968, 8:00 p.m. BST) — During the second recording session for “Don’t Pass Me By” at EMI Studios in London, The Beatles (mostly a nonsensical John Lennon) were interviewed this evening by Kenny Everett for the June 9, 1968, edition of “The Kenny Everett Show” on BBC1 radio. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed for ‘Everett Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1968)

Lennon, Spinetti interviewed for ‘Release’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1968)

Video: 'John Lennon Talks About 'In His Own Write' At The National Theatre In 1968'

(Thursday, June 6, 1968, 5:00-7:00 p.m. BST) — While The Beatles were elsewhere in the studio working on “Don’t Pass Me By,” John Lennon was interviewed today at EMI Studios in London about the stage adaptation of his book In His Own Write. Continue reading Lennon, Spinetti interviewed for ‘Release’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1968)

The Beatles add overdubs to ‘Don’t Pass Me By’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1968)


Video: 'The Beatles - White Album Outtakes Medley' (June 6, 1968, at 0:00-:15)

(Thursday, June 6, 1968, 2:45 p.m.-2:45 a.m. BST) — The Beatles continued work today at EMI Studio 2 in London on “Don’t Pass Me By,” the second song to be recorded (started the previous day, June 5, 1968) for The Beatles’ “White Album” and Ringo Starr’s first published composition. Continue reading The Beatles add overdubs to ‘Don’t Pass Me By’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1968)

The Beatles add overdubs to ‘Revolution 1’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1968)


Video: 'Revolution (take your knickers off) - Beatles'

(Tuesday, June 4, 1968, 2:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m. BST) — In the earliest glimpse (currently available) of The Beatles’ “White Album” sessions that began just last Thursday (May 30, 1968), John Lennon re-recorded his lead vocals for “Revolution 1” while lying on his back in an attempt to alter the sound of his voice today at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading The Beatles add overdubs to ‘Revolution 1’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1968)

The Beatles begin recording ‘The White Album’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1968)


Video: 'The Making of The Beatles (White Album)'

(Thursday, May 30, 1968, 2:30 p.m.-2:40 a.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles began recording their ninth studio album, a double album simply titled The Beatles but more commonly known as “The White Album,” today at EMI Studios in London, recording 16 takes of John Lennon’s “Revolution 1.” Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘The White Album’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1968)

The Beatles record more demos for next LP 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1968)


Video: 'The Beatles - Home Recordings, May 1968'

(Wednesday, May 29, 1968) — One day before starting work in the studio for their next album, which became known as “The White Album,” the English rock band The Beatles met today at George Harrison’s “Kinfauns” home in Esher, Surrey, for the second of two consecutive days of informal sessions to record demos of at least 27 songs. Continue reading The Beatles record more demos for next LP 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1968)

The Beatles convene to record demos for next LP 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 28 1968)


Video: 'The Beatles - Home Recordings, May 1968'

(Tuesday, May 28, 1968) — Just before starting work in the studio for their next album, which became known as “The White Album,” the English rock band The Beatles met today at George Harrison’s “Kinfauns” home in Esher, Surrey, for the first of two consecutive days of informal sessions to record demos of at least 27 songs. Continue reading The Beatles convene to record demos for next LP 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 28 1968)