Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

The Beatles film outdoor promo clips for new single 60 years ago today (May 20 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles - The Beatles - Paperback Writer (Live Performance) [Remastered 2015]'

(Friday, May 20, 1966, morning/afternoon BST) — The English rock band The Beatles gathered today at Chiswick House in London to film outdoor promotional videos for their new single “Paperback Writer“/”Rain.” Continue reading The Beatles film outdoor promo clips for new single 60 years ago today (May 20 1966)

The Beatles complete recording ‘For No One’ 60 years ago this hour (May 19 1966)


Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 3), May 9th - June 3rd, 1966' 14:47 For No One (Take 14) [Monitor Mix]

(Thursday, May 19, 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 3 in London with the addition of a French horn overdub played by Alan Civil for Paul McCartney’s “For No One.” Continue reading The Beatles complete recording ‘For No One’ 60 years ago this hour (May 19 1966)

The Beatles videotape promo clips for new single 60 years ago this hour (May 19 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles - Rain (Ed Sullivan Show Remote Appearance 6/5/1966) Remastered'

(Thursday, May 19, 1966, 10:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles assembled today at EMI Studio 1 in London to videotape promotional clips for their new single “Paperback Writer“/”Rain.” Continue reading The Beatles videotape promo clips for new single 60 years ago this hour (May 19 1966)

The Beatles overdub instruments and vocals on ‘Got To Get You Into My Life’ 60 years ago this hour (May 18 1966)


Video: '"Got To Get You Into My Life" (Second Version: Take 8)'

(Wednesday, May 18, 1966, 2:30 p.m.-2:30 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 various instruments and new vocals for his song “Got To Get You Into My Life.”

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.