Video: 'Una Sensazionale Intervista Dei Beatles'

(Thursday, June 6, 1968, 8:00 p.m. BST) — During the second recording session for “Don’t Pass Me By” at EMI Studios in London, The Beatles (mostly a nonsensical John Lennon) were interviewed this evening by Kenny Everett for the June 9, 1968, edition of “The Kenny Everett Show” on BBC1 radio. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed for ‘Everett Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1968) →

Video: 'John Lennon Talks About 'In His Own Write' At The National Theatre In 1968'

(Thursday, June 6, 1968, 5:00-7:00 p.m. BST) — While The Beatles were elsewhere in the studio working on “Don’t Pass Me By,” John Lennon was interviewed today at EMI Studios in London about the stage adaptation of his book In His Own Write. Continue reading Lennon, Spinetti interviewed for ‘Release’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1968) →

Video: 'The Beatles - White Album Outtakes Medley' (June 6, 1968, at 0:00-:15)

(Thursday, June 6, 1968, 2:45 p.m.-2:45 a.m. BST) — The Beatles continued work today at EMI Studio 2 in London on “Don’t Pass Me By,” the second song to be recorded (started the previous day, June 5, 1968) for The Beatles’ “White Album” and Ringo Starr’s first published composition. Continue reading The Beatles add overdubs to ‘Don’t Pass Me By’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1968) →

Video: 'Revolution (take your knickers off) - Beatles'

(Tuesday, June 4, 1968, 2:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m. BST) — In the earliest glimpse (currently available) of The Beatles’ “White Album” sessions that began just last Thursday (May 30, 1968), John Lennon re-recorded his lead vocals for “Revolution 1” while lying on his back in an attempt to alter the sound of his voice today at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading The Beatles add overdubs to ‘Revolution 1’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 4 1968) →

Video: 'The Making of The Beatles (White Album)'

(Thursday, May 30, 1968, 2:30 p.m.-2:40 a.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles began recording their ninth studio album, a double album simply titled The Beatles but more commonly known as “The White Album,” today at EMI Studios in London, recording 16 takes of John Lennon’s “Revolution 1.” Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘The White Album’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 30 1968) →

Video: 'The Beatles - Home Recordings, May 1968'

(Wednesday, May 29, 1968) — One day before starting work in the studio for their next album, which became known as “The White Album,” the English rock band The Beatles met today at George Harrison’s “Kinfauns” home in Esher, Surrey, for the second of two consecutive days of informal sessions to record demos of at least 27 songs. Continue reading The Beatles record more demos for next LP 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1968) →

Video: 'The Beatles - Home Recordings, May 1968'

(Tuesday, May 28, 1968) — Just before starting work in the studio for their next album, which became known as “The White Album,” the English rock band The Beatles met today at George Harrison’s “Kinfauns” home in Esher, Surrey, for the first of two consecutive days of informal sessions to record demos of at least 27 songs. Continue reading The Beatles convene to record demos for next LP 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 28 1968) →

Video: 'THE BEATLES APPLE AND BEYOND 1968 VOL.2' (May 16, 1968, at 4:09)

(Thursday, May 16, 1968, early morning BST) — John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles arrived today at Heathrow Airport in London, returning home from a promotional trip to the United States to launch Apple Corps. Continue reading Lennon, McCartney return to London from New York 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 16 1968) →