Video: 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Anthology 3 Version)'

(Thursday, July 25, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-3:15 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles rehearsed George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording a solo acoustic version, onto which a harmonium, possibly played by Paul McCartney, was overdubbed. Continue reading The Beatles rehearse ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1968) →

Video: 'The Beatles Anthology - 8.' (July 24, 1968, at 5:05-5:23)

(Wednesday, July 24, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-2:30 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles attempted a remake of John Lennon’s “Sexy Sadie” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording 23 takes. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Sexy Sadie’ remake 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 24 1968) →

Video: 'The Beatles - Primal Colours 1968 (Full Album)' (July 23, 1968, at 21:04, RM5)

(Tuesday, July 23, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-2:30 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles finished recording John Lennon’s “Everybody’s Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London, adding two lead vocals by Lennon, along with background shouting, handclaps, an additional snare drum and a second bass guitar part. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Everybody’s Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 23 1968) →

Video: 'Good Night (Anthology 3 Version)'

(Monday, July 22, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-1:40 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed John Lennon’s “Good Night” tonight at EMI Studio 1 in London, adding an orchestral score, choir and a new lead vocal by Ringo Starr. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Good Night’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 22 1968) →

Video: 'Sexy Sadie (Anthology 3 Version)' (take 6)

(Friday, July 19, 1968, 7:30 p.m.-4:00 a.m. BST) — The Beatles began recording “Sexy Sadie,” John Lennon’s barbed tribute to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording rehearsals and 21 proper takes. Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘Sexy Sadie’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 19 1968) →

Video: 'Helter Skelter (Anthology 3 Version)' (take 2)

(Thursday, July 18, 1968, 10:30 p.m.-3:30 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles began work on Paul McCartney’s “Helter Skelter” at EMI Studio 2 in London tonight, recording three takes, including a legendary 27-minute version (take 3). Continue reading The Beatles record early version of ‘Helter Skelter’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 18 1968) →

Video: 'Cry Baby Cry (Remastered 2009)'

(Thursday, July 18, 1968, 2:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed John Lennon’s “Cry Baby Cry” at EMI Studio 2 in London tonight, adding various vocal and instrumental overdubs. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Cry Baby Cry’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 18 1968) →

Video: 'Cry Baby Cry (Anthology 3 Version)' (take 1)

(Tuesday, July 16, 1968, 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed an early version of John Lennon’s “Cry Baby Cry” at EMI Studio 2 in London tonight, recording 10 takes of the song. Continue reading The Beatles complete early version of ‘Cry Baby Cry’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 16 1968) →

Video: 'Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da (Remastered 2009)'

(Monday, July 15, 1968, 3:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles completed Paul McCartney’s “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” at EMI Studio 2 in London tonight, as McCartney re-recorded his lead vocals and the rest of the group added various background vocal contributions. Continue reading The Beatles complete ‘Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 15 1968) →