The Beatles record early take of ‘What You’re Doing’ and complete ‘No Reply’ in London studio 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1964)

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Video: 'The Beatles - What You're Doing? (take 11 - rehearsal)'

(Tuesday, September 30, 1964, 6:30-10:30 p.m. BST; during sessions for Beatles For Sale) — The Beatles resumed production on their forthcoming album, Beatles For Sale, this evening, recording an early take of “What You’re Doing” and completing the track “No Reply” during an intense session at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record early take of ‘What You’re Doing’ and complete ‘No Reply’ in London studio 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1964) →

The Beatles record ‘Every Little Thing’ in London for fourth studio album 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1964)

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Video: 'Every Little Thing (Remastered 2009)'

(Tuesday, September 30, 1964, 2:30-5:30 p.m. BST; during sessions for Beatles For Sale) — The Beatles pressed forward in the production of their fourth studio album this afternoon, wrapping up work on the track “Every Little Thing” at EMI Studio 2 in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Every Little Thing’ in London for fourth studio album 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1964) →

The Beatles return to EMI Studios in London to record ‘I Don’t Want To Spoil The Party’ for fourth studio album 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 29 1964)

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Video: 'I Don't Want To Spoil The Party (Remastered 2009)'

(Tuesday, September 29, 1964, 2:30-10:45 p.m. BST with a break between 6:30-7:00 p.m.; during sessions for Beatles For Sale) — Barely a week after returning from their historic North American tour, The Beatles wasted no time getting back to work, reconvening today at EMI Studios in London to continue recording sessions for their eagerly anticipated fourth studio album. Continue reading The Beatles return to EMI Studios in London to record ‘I Don’t Want To Spoil The Party’ for fourth studio album 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 29 1964) →

‘Let’s Go Crazy’ by Prince and The Revolution peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (Sep 29 1984)

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(Saturday, September 29, 1984) — “Let’s Go Crazy” by Prince and The Revolution peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Sep. 29, Oct. 6, 1984). Continue reading ‘Let’s Go Crazy’ by Prince and The Revolution peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago today (Sep 29 1984) →

Overdubs for Ringo Starr’s ‘All by Myself’ recorded in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Sep 28 1974)

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Video: 'All By Myself'

(Saturday, September 28, 1974, 6:00-9:00 p.m. PDT) — Overdubs for Ringo Starr’s “All by Myself” were recorded tonight for the former Beatle’s second rock solo studio album, Goodnight Vienna. Continue reading Overdubs for Ringo Starr’s ‘All by Myself’ recorded in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Sep 28 1974) →

John Lennon visits WNEW-FM studios in New York City to promote ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 28 1974)

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Video: 'John Lennon interview with Dennis Elsas, 28 Sept 1974 Part 1 of 4'

(Saturday, September 28, 1974, approximately 4:00 p.m. EDT) — Two days after he released his fifth solo studio album Walls and Bridges, former Beatle John Lennon appeared today at the studios of WNEW-FM in New York City, joining a surprised music director/on-air personality Dennis Elsas. Continue reading John Lennon visits WNEW-FM studios in New York City to promote ‘Walls and Bridges’ studio album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 28 1974) →