Category Archives: The Beatles 1960s

Beatle Paul McCartney marries Linda Eastman 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 12 1969)


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)

McCartney, Harrison produce next Jackie Lomax single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 11 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)

George Harrison interviewed for BBC Radio 1’s ‘Scene and Heard’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 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)

Lennon, Ono perform ‘Cambridge 1969’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 2 1969)


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(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)

McCartney produces ‘Goodbye’ for Mary Hopkin in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 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)

‘Yellow Submarine’ soundtrack LP by The Beatles peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1969)


Video: '10-The beatles - Yellow Submarine (full album)' (13 videos)

(Saturday, March 1, 1969)Yellow Submarine, the tenth studio album by English rock band The Beatles, the soundtrack to the animated film of the same name, peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Yellow Submarine’ soundtrack LP by The Beatles peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1969)

‘Wonderwall Music’ by George Harrison peaks at #49 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1969)


Video: 'Wonderwall Music (Remastered)' (22 videos)

(Saturday, March 1, 1969) — The first solo album by a member of The Beatles, George Harrison’s Wonderwall Music, the soundtrack LP of the film Wonderwall, peaked at #49 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Wonderwall Music’ by George Harrison peaks at #49 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 1 1969)

Beatle George Harrison records three songs on birthday 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 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)

‘Yellow Submarine’ soundtrack LP by The Beatles debuts at #86 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 8 1969)


Video: '10-The beatles - Yellow Submarine (full album)' (13 videos)

(Saturday, February 8, 1969)Yellow Submarine, the tenth studio album by English rock band The Beatles, the soundtrack to the animated film of the same name, debuted at #86 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘Yellow Submarine’ soundtrack LP by The Beatles debuts at #86 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 8 1969)

‘Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins’ by John Lennon & Yoko Ono debuts at #158 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 8 1969)


Video: 'John lennon & Yoko Ono - Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins' (first two videos constitute original album)

(Saturday, February 8, 1969)Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins  by John Lennon of The Beatles and his girlfriend, avant-garde artist Yoko Ono, the couple’s first of three experimental albums, debuted at #158 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins’ by John Lennon & Yoko Ono debuts at #158 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 8 1969)