Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

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)

The Beatles attempt remake of ‘I’m Only Sleeping’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 27 1966)


Video: 'I'm Only Sleeping (Take 1 - Remastered)'

(Wednesday, April 27, 1966, 11:30 p.m.-3:00 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 remake of ‘I’m Only Sleeping’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 27 1966)

The Beatles record ‘And Your Bird Can Sing’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 26 1966)


Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 2), April 20th - May 5th, 1966' 12:58 And Your Bird Can Sing (Take 3)
13:27 And Your Bird Can Sing (Take 5)
15:43 And Your Bird Can Sing (Take 6 End)
15:52 And Your Bird Can Sing (Take 10) [Isolation Mix A]
17:21 And Your Bird Can Sing (Take 10) [Isolation Mix B]
18:44 And Your Bird Can Sing (Take 10 + 6) [Instrumental]

(Tuesday, April 26, 1966, 2:30 p.m.-2:44 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 recorded John Lennon’s “And Your Bird Can Sing.” Continue reading The Beatles record ‘And Your Bird Can Sing’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 26 1966)

The Beatles complete ‘Taxman’ and ‘Tomorrow Never Knows’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 22 1966)


Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 2), April 20th - May 5th, 1966' 51:54 Taxman (RM1) [Emidisc Acetate]
54:33 Taxman (Edit RM5-RM6) [UK Mono]
57:11 Taxman (Without Count-In) [French Mono]
59:43 Taxman (Take 11 with ADT Vocals)
1:02:11 Taxman (Take 12) [Tape Reduction of Take 11]
1:04:39 Taxman (Tape Process Multitracks)
1:07:00 Taxman (Backing Track)

(Friday, April 22, 1966, 2:30 p.m.-11:30 p.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 George Harrison’s “Taxman” and John Lennon’s “Tomorrow Never Knows.” Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Taxman’ and ‘Tomorrow Never Knows’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 22 1966)