Video: 'The Beatles - Something (2019 Mix / Audio)'
(Monday, October 6, 1969) — The double A-side single “Something”/“Come Together” by The Beatles was released today in the U.S. (Oct. 31, 1969, in the UK), lifted from the band’s just released studio album Abbey Road. Continue reading ‘Something’/’Come Together’ single by The Beatles released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1969)
Video: 'Cold Turkey - John Lennon Plastic Ono Band [Original video]'
(Sunday, October 5, 1969, 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. BST) — John Lennon, who privately informed his fellow Beatles on Sept. 20, 1969, that he was leaving the group, completed his first studio recording as a solo artist today, overdubbing a pair of new lead vocals (harmonizing with himself on the chorus) and adding more electric guitar on “Cold Turkey” today at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading John Lennon completes recording ‘Cold Turkey’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 1969)
Video: 'Plastic Ono Band - Cold Turkey (Rough Mix from Acetate) (13/23)'
(Sunday, September 28, 1969) — Eight days after privately informing his fellow Beatles that he was leaving the group, three days after entering a recording studio as a solo artist for the first time and two days after the British release of band’s Abbey Road studio album, John Lennon recorded an early version of “Cold Turkey” today at Trident Studios in London, with fellow Beatle Ringo Starr on drums. Continue reading John Lennon records early version of ‘Cold Turkey’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 28 1969)
Video: 'The Beatles - Abbey Road (full album)' (17 videos)
(Friday, September 26, 1969) — Abbey Road, the eleventh studio album by English rock band The Beatles, the last in which all four members participated, was released today in Britain (Oct. 1, 1969 in the U.S.) by Apple Records. Continue reading The Beatles release ‘Abbey Road’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 1969)
Video: 'John Lennon gives his side of the story of telling Paul he was leaving The Beatles & Paul's response'
(Saturday, September 20, 1969) — At a meeting between The Beatles (minus George Harrison, who was visiting his mother in Cheshire) ostensibly to sign a new recording contract with EMI/Capitol negotiated by business manager Allen Klein, John Lennon announced his intention to quit the group today, effectively bringing an end to the “Fab Four.” Continue reading John Lennon privately reveals he is leaving The Beatles 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1969)
Video: 'Beatles Tapes' (McCartney's Sept. 19, 1969, interview on videos 3, 4 & 5 in playlist)
(Friday, September 19, 1969) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles was interviewed today at the Apple Corps building in London by David Wigg for the Sept. 21 and Sept. 28 editions of the BBC Radio 1 series Scene And Heard. Continue reading Paul McCartney is interviewed for BBC’s ‘Scene And Heard’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1969)
(Monday, September 15, 1969) — On the day they returned from the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival festival, John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, gave an interview to a camera crew from ITV News today at Apple Corps in London for broadcast the following evening (click here to watch a 1:04 video clip). Continue reading John Lennon, Yoko Ono interviewed by ITV News 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1969)
Video: 'john lennon and the plastic ono band sweet toronto 1969' (Lennon's performance begins at 16:43)
(Saturday, September 13, 1969, 11:45 p.m. EDT) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, performed tonight at the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival festival at Varsity Stadium. Continue reading John Lennon performs at Toronto Rock and Roll Revival 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1969)
Video: 'John Lennon Sweet Toronto 1969' (documentary featuring performances by Bo Diddley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard and John Lennon)
(Saturday, September 13, 1969, 1:00 p.m. EDT) — The thirteen-hour Toronto Rock and Roll Revival music festival opened this afternoon at Varsity Stadium at the University of Toronto. Continue reading Toronto Rock and Roll Revival opens at Varsity Stadium 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1969)
Video: 'John Lennon: Kaleidoscope Eyes' (Sept. 12, 1969, interview begins on first video at 3:26 and ends on fifth video at 5:01)
(Friday, September 12, 1969) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, gave a series of interviews to print reporters today at the Apple Corps building at 3 Savile Row in London. Continue reading Lennon, Ono interviewed in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1969)
