Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

The Beatles complete early version of ‘Glass Onion’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 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)

The Beatles complete ‘Happiness Is a Warm Gun’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 25 1968)


Video: 'Happiness Is A Warm Gun (Remastered 2009)'

(Wednesday, September 25, 1968, 7:30 p.m.-5:00 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed John Lennon’s “Happiness Is a Warm Gun” at EMI Studio 2 in London tonight, adding various overdubs. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Happiness Is a Warm Gun’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 25 1968)

‘Revolution’ by The Beatles peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1968)

(Saturday, September 21, 1968)“Revolution” by The Beatles, released as the B-side of the “Hey Jude” single, peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Revolution’ by The Beatles peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 21 1968)

The Beatles begin recording ‘Piggies’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1968)


Video: 'The Beatles - White Album Outtakes Medley' (Sept. 19, 1968, at 8:39-8:51)

(Thursday, September 19, 1968, 7:15 p.m.-5:30 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles began recording George Harrison’s “Piggies” at EMI Studio 1 in London tonight, recording 11 takes. Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘Piggies’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1968)

The Beatles record ‘Birthday’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1968)


Video: 'The Beatles - Primal Colours 1968 (Full Album)' (RM1 - Sep. 18, 1968, at 11:29)

(Wednesday, September 18, 1968, 5:00 p.m.-4:30 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles recorded Paul McCartney’s “Birthday” at EMI Studio 2 in London tonight, recording 20 takes and adding overdubs. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Birthday’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1968)

The Beatles complete ‘I Will’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1968)


Video: 'I Will (Remastered 2009)'

(Tuesday, September 17, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-5:00 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed Paul McCartney’s “I Will” at EMI Studio 2 in London tonight, adding various overdubs. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘I Will’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1968)

The Beatles begin recording ‘I Will’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1968)


Video: 'The Beatles - White Album Outtakes Medley' (take 1 (stereo fragment) at 7:50-7:56)

(Monday, September 16, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles began recording Paul McCartney’s “I Will” at EMI Studio 2 in London tonight, tracking 67 takes. Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘I Will’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1968)

‘Revolution’ by The Beatles debuts at #38 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1968)

(Saturday, September 14, 1968)“Revolution” by The Beatles, released as the B-side of the “Hey Jude” single, debuted at #38 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Revolution’ by The Beatles debuts at #38 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1968)

The Beatles complete ‘Helter Skelter’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1968)


Video: 'Helter Skelter (Remastered 2009)'

(Tuesday, September 10, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. BST) — The Beatles completed recording Paul McCartney’s “Helter Skelter” at EMI Studio 2 in London tonight, adding numerous overdubs. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Helter Skelter’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1968)