Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

The Beatles overdub lead vocals on ‘For No One’ 60 years ago this hour (May 16 1966)


Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 3), May 9th - June 3rd, 1966' 09:36 For No One (Take 10) [With Overdubs]'

(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’ 60 years ago this hour (May 9 1966)


Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 3), May 9th - June 3rd, 1966' 00:00 For No One (Take 1) [Monitor Mix]
01:24 For No One (Take 2) [Monitor Mix]
02:47 For No One (Unk. Take A) [Monitor Mix]
03:39 For No One (Unk. Take B) [Monitor Mix]
04:32 For No One (Unk. Take C) [Monitor Mix]
04:43 For No One (Unk. Take D) [Monitor Mix]
04:52 For No One (Live Take 10)
07:14 For No One (Take 10 Instrumental) [With Overdubs)'

(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.”

The Beatles complete ‘I’m Only Sleeping’ 60 years ago this hour (May 6 1966)


Video: 'Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 2), April 20th - May 5th, 1966' 1:31:51 I'm Only Sleeping (RM1)
1:34:56 I'm Only Sleeping (RM5) [US Mono]
1:37:55 I'm Only Sleeping (RM6) [UK Mono]
1:40:55 I'm Only Sleeping (RS1) [US Stereo]
1:43:55 I'm Only Sleeping (Single Vocal Mix]'

(Friday, May 6, 1966, 2:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles resumed production of their seventh studio album Revolver this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, as they completed John Lennon’s “I’m Only Sleeping.” Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘I’m Only Sleeping’ 60 years ago this hour (May 6 1966)

The Beatles add two guitar overdubs to ‘I’m Only Sleeping’ 60 years ago this hour (May 5 1966)


Video: 'I'm Only Sleeping (Take 11 with Overdubs) [Instrumental]' (May 5, 1966 at 38:56-41:53)

(Thursday, May 5, 1966, 9:30 p.m.-3:00 a.m. BST) — The Beatles resumed production of their seventh studio album Revolver this afternoon at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading The Beatles add two guitar overdubs to ‘I’m Only Sleeping’ 60 years ago this hour (May 5 1966)

Paul McCartney interviewed for BBC Radio’s ‘Pop Profile’ 60 years ago this hour (May 2 1966)


Video: 'Paul - Pop Profile (Live At The BBC / 2nd May, 1966)'

(Monday, May 2, 1966, 5:30 p.m. BST) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles was interviewed today by BBC presenter Brian Matthew for Pop Profile at Playhouse Theater in London for distribution overseas by the BBC Transcription Service on 7″ singles in May 1966.

Ringo Starr interviewed for BBC Radio’s ‘Pop Profile’ 60 years ago this hour (May 2 1966)


Video: 'Ringo - Pop Profile (Live At The BBC / 2nd May, 1966)'

(Monday, May 2, 1966, 5:00? p.m. BST) — Ringo Starr of The Beatles was interviewed today by BBC presenter Brian Matthew for Pop Profile at Playhouse Theater in London for distribution overseas by the BBC Transcription Service on 7″ singles in May 1966.

The Beatles interviewed for BBC Radio’s ‘Saturday Club’ 60 years ago this hour (May 2 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles Interview with Brian Matthew - 2nd May 1966' (interview with all four Beatles at 0:00-3:12)

(Monday, May 2, 1966, 5:00? p.m. BST) — The Beatles interviewed today by BBC presenter Brian Matthew for the 400th edition of Saturday Club, broadcast June 4, 1966, from 10 a.m.-midday on the BBC Light Programme service.

The Beatles perform final UK concert at Empire Pool in London 60 years ago this hour (May 1 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles - NME - 1966 - Presentation'

(Sunday, May 1, 1966, approximately 6:35 p.m. BST) — The rock musical band The Beatles today made what would turn out to be their final live concert in their native Britain, performing at the New Musical Express Annual Poll-Winners’ All-Star Concert before an audience of 10,000 at the Empire Pool in Wembley, London. Continue reading The Beatles perform final UK concert at Empire Pool in London 60 years ago this hour (May 1 1966)

The Beatles attempt another remake of ‘I’m Only Sleeping’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 29 1966)


Video: 'I’m Only Sleeping (Rehearsal Fragment)'

(Friday, April 29, 1966, approximately 7:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. British Summer Time) — The English rock band The Beatles continued production of their seventh studio album Revolver this afternoon at EMI Studio 3 in London, as they attempted to remake John Lennon’s “I’m Only Sleeping.” Continue reading The Beatles attempt another remake of ‘I’m Only Sleeping’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 29 1966)

The Beatles begin recording ‘Eleanor Rigby’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 28 1966)


Video: 'Eleanor Rigby (Speech Before Take 2)'

(Thursday, April 28, 1966, 5:00 p.m.-7:50 p.m. British Summer Time) — The English rock band The Beatles continued production of their seventh studio album Revolver this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, as they attempted to remake Paul McCartney’s “Eleanor Rigby.” Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘Eleanor Rigby’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 28 1966)