Video: 'George Harrison & Ravi Shankar - Raga - Big Sur, CA, US (11.06.1968)'
(Tuesday, June 11, 1968) — George Harrison of The Beatles, on a break from the band’s “White Album” sessions in London, was filmed for a second consecutive day today for Ravi Shankar’s feature documentary Raga at a country retreat overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Big Sur, California. Continue reading Harrison films another scene for Shankar’s ‘Raga’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 11 1968)
Video: 'Paul McCartney - Blackbird - Abbey Road Studios, London, England (11.06.1968)'
(Tuesday, June 11, 1968, 3:30 p.m.-12:15 a.m. BST) — Paul McCartney, with John Lennon present (George Harrison and Ringo Starr were in California to film Harrison’s appearances in Ravi Shankar’s documentary Raga) recorded his song “Blackbird” for The Beatles’ “White Album” today at EMI Studio in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Blackbird’ in London 50 years ago this hour #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)'
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)
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'
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
