(Saturday, March 15, 1969) — “Maybe Tomorrow” by The Iveys, released on The Beatles’ label Apple Records, peaked at #67 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Maybe Tomorrow’ by The Iveys peaks at #67 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1969) →

Video: 'The Beatles Anthology - 8.' (Mar. 12, 1969, at 54:42)

(Wednesday, March 12, 1969) — Beatle George Harrison and his wife Patti were arrested today in a raid by the notorious Sgt Norman Pilcher of the Drugs Squad on their home at Esher, Surrey, on charges of possession of marijuana

Pilcher’s squad took a large piece of hashish with them, to make sure they were able to make a charge. They claimed to have found the piece in one of Harrison’s shoes during the raid.

The Harrisons posted bond and were released.

Pilcher had previously busted Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton and Beatle John Lennon, and had particularly focused on The Rolling Stones’ Brian Jones.

He became infamous for vigorously targeting pop musicians, and it was widely believed that he framed a number of celebrities or zealously carried out raids in order to become famous in the tabloid press.

Video: 'Paul McCartney's marriage to Linda Eastman 1969 HD'

(Wednesday, March 12, 1969, morning BST) — Paul McCartney, 26, became the last member of The Beatles to get married as he and American photographer Linda Eastman, 27, participated in a civil ceremony today at the registrar’s office in London’s Marylebone district. Continue reading Beatle Paul McCartney marries Linda Eastman 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 12 1969) →

Video: 'Thumbin' A Ride (Remastered 2010 / Bonus Track)'

(Tuesday, March 11, 1969) — Paul McCartney and George Harrison of The Beatles produced Jackie Lomax’s second single for Apple tonight at Apple’s basement studio in the band’s Savile Row headquarters in London, with McCartney playing drums/playing guitar parts and Harrison on guitar on a cover version of The Coasters’ “Thumbin’ A Ride.” Continue reading McCartney, Harrison produce next Jackie Lomax single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 11 1969) →

Video: 'The Beatles Tapes - George Harrison Interview Pt. 2 March 1969 David Wigg' (Mar. 4, 1969 at 1:48-4:32)

(Tuesday, March 4, 1969; 1:00-2:00 p.m. BST) — George Harrison of The Beatles was interviewed today by David Wigg at The Beatles’ Apple headquarters in London’s Savile Row for the Mar. 8 and Apr. 12, 1969, editions of the BBC radio show Scene And Heard. Continue reading George Harrison interviewed for BBC Radio 1’s ‘Scene and Heard’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1969) →

Video: 'Cambridge 1969'

(Sunday, March 2, 1969, approximately 3:05 p.m. BST) — John Lennon of The Beatles and his girlfriend, avant-garde artist Yoko Ono, performed “Cambridge 1969,” a 26-minute free-form melange of feedback and screaming, today at Cambridge University’s Lady Mitchell Hall. Continue reading Lennon, Ono perform ‘Cambridge 1969’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1969) →

Video: 'Mary Hopkin - "Goodbye" (With Paul McCartney) 1969'

(Saturday, March 1, 1969) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles produced a session for Mary Hopkin today at Morgan Studios in London, including “Goodbye,” the follow-up single to Hopkin’s debut “Those Were The Days,” and the b-side Sparrow. Continue reading McCartney produces ‘Goodbye’ for Mary Hopkin in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1969) →

Video: 'Old Brown Shoe (Anthology 3 Version)'

(Tuesday, February 25, 1969, morning to 8:00 p.m. BST) — On his 26th birthday, George Harrison of The Beatles went alone today to EMI Studios on Abbey Road, where he recorded solo versions of three songs, including “Old Brown Shoe,” “All Things Must Pass” and “Something,” as references for future recordings by the band. Continue reading Beatle George Harrison records three songs on birthday 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1969) →