(Saturday, December 2, 1967) — “Yesterday” by Ray Charles (written by John Lennon-Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #25 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Yesterday’ by Ray Charles peaks at #25 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1967)
Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s
‘Hello, Goodbye’ by The Beatles debuts at #45 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1967)
(Saturday, December 2, 1967) — “Hello, Goodbye” by The Beatles debuted at #45 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Hello, Goodbye’ by The Beatles debuts at #45 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1967)
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The Beatles record ‘Christmas Time Is Here Again!’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1967)
Video: 'The Beatles - Christmas Time Is Here Again (1967)'
(Tuesday, November 28, 1967, 6:00 p.m.-2:45 a.m. GMT) — “Christmas Time Is Here Again!,” a holiday musical/spoken performance by The Beatles for their fan club, was recorded today at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Christmas Time Is Here Again!’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1967)
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The Beatles release ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1967)
Video: 'Magical Mystery Tour (Full Album Remastered 2009) - The Beatles'
(Monday, November 27, 1967) — The English rock band The Beatles today released Magical Mystery Tour, an album featuring six songs from their Dec. 26, 1967, television special Magical Mystery Tour with the addition of five songs from the band’s 1967 singles. Continue reading The Beatles release ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1967)
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Lennon, McCartney appear on BBC Radio 1’s ‘Where It’s At’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 25 1967)
Video: 'John Lennon - BBC Wireless Programme 1967'
(Saturday, November 25, 1967, 2:00-3:00 p.m. GMT) — John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles appeared separately on today‘s BBC Radio 1’s Where It’s At program. Continue reading Lennon, McCartney appear on BBC Radio 1’s ‘Where It’s At’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 25 1967)
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‘Hello, Goodbye’/’I Am the Walrus’ single by The Beatles released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1967)
Video: 'The Beatles - Hello, Goodbye'
(Friday, November 24, 1967) — The single “Hello, Goodbye”/“I Am the Walrus” by The Beatles was released today in the UK (Nov. 27, 1967, in the U.S.). Continue reading ‘Hello, Goodbye’/’I Am the Walrus’ single by The Beatles released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 24 1967)
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Harrison begins recording first solo Beatle album 50 years ago #OTD #OnThisDay (Nov 22 1967)
Video: 'Wonderwall Music (Remastered)' (22 videos)
(Wednesday, November 22, 1967) — George Harrison began recording Wonderwall Music, the soundtrack to the film Wonderwall and the first solo album by a member of The Beatles, today at EMI Studios (now Abbey Road Studios) in London for release on May 17, 1968 (the film) and Nov. 1, 1968 (the album). Continue reading Harrison begins recording first solo Beatle album 50 years ago #OTD #OnThisDay (Nov 22 1967)
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McCartney filmed recording ‘Step Inside Love’ demo with Cilla Black 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 21 1967)
Video: 'Step Inside Love - Paul McCartney and Cilla Black making song and George Martin'
(Tuesday, November 21, 1967) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles joined singer Cilla Black and Beatle producer George Martin today at Chappell Recording Studios in London to rehearse and record demos of McCartney’s song “Step Inside Love.” Continue reading McCartney filmed recording ‘Step Inside Love’ demo with Cilla Black 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 21 1967)
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The Beatles film three promos for ‘Hello Goodbye’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1967)
Video: 'The Beatles - Hello, Goodbye'
(Friday, November 10, 1967) — The Beatles filmed three promotional videos for their forthcoming single “Hello, Goodbye” today at London’s Saville Theatre. Continue reading The Beatles film three promos for ‘Hello Goodbye’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 10 1967)
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The Beatles filmed to publicize forthcoming animated film 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 6 1967)
Video: 'The Beatles - Mod Odyssey [TVC Studios, London, United Kingdom]' (today's clips are intercut with shots from Jan. 25, 1968, when The Beatles wore dark gray shirts and George Harrison no longer has a mustache)
(Monday, November 6, 1967) — The Beatles held a photo session today at TVC Studios in London, posing with a cut-out submarine as advance publicity for the Yellow Submarine film. Continue reading The Beatles filmed to publicize forthcoming animated film 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 6 1967)
