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) →

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) →

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) →

(Saturday, September 14, 1968) — “Hey Jude” by The Beatles debuted at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Hey Jude’ by The Beatles debuts at #10 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) →

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) →

(Saturday, September 7, 1968) — “Lady Madonna” by Fats Domino (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaks at #100 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Lady Madonna’ by Fats Domino peaks at #100 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 7 1968) →

Video: 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Remastered 2009)'

(Friday, September 6, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. BST) — The Beatles completed recording George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” at EMI Studio 2 in London tonight, adding numerous overdubs including Eric Clapton’s guitar solo. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1968) →

Video: 'The Beatles - Recording Session, September 5 1968'

(Thursday, September 5, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-3:45 a.m. BST) — The Beatles worked on two versions of George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” at EMI Studio 2 in London tonight. Continue reading The Beatles work on ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1968) →