Video: 'Julia (Anthology 3 Version)' (take 2 in fake stereo)

(Sunday, October 13, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles recorded John Lennon’s “Julia” at EMI Studio 2 today in London, recording three takes. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Julia’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 13 1968) →

Video: 'Piggies (Remastered 2009)'

(Thursday, October 10, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-7:15 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed George Harrison’s “Piggies” and John Lennon’s “Glass Onion” at EMI Studio 2 today in London, adding string overdubs performed by eight players to both songs. Continue reading The Beatles complete three tracks 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1968) →

Video: 'Long, Long, Long (Remastered 2009)'

(Wednesday, October 9, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-5:30 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed George Harrison’s “Long, Long, Long” at EMI Studio 2 today in London. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Long, Long, Long,’ early take of ‘Why Don’t We Do It in the Road?’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1968) →

Video: 'I'm So Tired (Anthology 3 Version)' (edit of takes 3,6 and 9 in stereo)

(Tuesday, October 8, 1968, 4:00 p.m.-8:00 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles recorded John Lennon’s “I’m So Tired” in 14 takes and “The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill” three takes today at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘I’m So Tired,’ ‘The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 8 1968) →

Video: 'Martha My Dear (Remastered 2009)'

(Saturday, October 5, 1968, 6:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed Paul McCartney’s “Martha My Dear” at Trident Studios in London today as McCartney overdubbed electric guitar and bass. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Martha My Dear’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1968) →

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) →