Archive for the ‘Beatles’ Category
Eleanor Rigby
By now, everyone who has ever listened to popular music from the ’60s has heard the Beatles tune, Eleanor Rigby. However, there is more to the story than just the song — a lot more. First, a little information via Wikipedia:
“Eleanor Rigby” is a song by The Beatles, originally released on the 1966 album Revolver. [...]
Beatles entire catalog has been remastered and will be released
This week, I learned that the Beatles catalog will be available on 09-09-09 (Beatles fans will get a kick out of the date). From the Beatles official web site comes this information:
Apple Corps Ltd. and EMI Music are delighted to announce the release of the original Beatles catalogue, which has been digitally re-mastered for the [...]
On this Date in Beatles History 11-20
On this date in 1963, the Beatles performed a show at the Ardwick Apollo in Manchester. The show was filmed by Britain’s ABC-TV.
On this date in 1964, John Lennon, Dudley Moore and Norman Rossington gathered at Winbledon Common to film “Deaf Ted, Danoota, (and me)”, a poem from John’s book, “In His Own Write“, for [...]
On this Date in Beatles History 11-19
On this date in 1962, the Beatles performed a lunchtime show at the Cavern Club.
On this date in 1965, Studio Two Records released George Martin’s album of his instrumental version of the album, “Help!“.
On this date in 1971, ABC Records released the B.B. King album, “B.B. King In London“, which featured Ringo Starr on three [...]
On this Date in Beatles History 11-18
On this date in 1962, the Beatles performed at the Cavern Club along with the Mersey Beats.
On this date in 1963, the press reported that Brian Epstein had asked fans not to throw things to the stage during Beatles’ performances.
On this date in 1973, Ringo Starr’s single, “Photograph“, co-written by Ringo and George Harrison, hit [...]
On this Date in Beatles History 11-17
On this date in 1962, the Beatles recorded a performance for Granada TV’s “People And Places” show.
On this date in 1965, the mono version of the album, “Rubber Soul” was cut by Harry Moss.
On this date in 1967, mixing for the “Magical Mystery Tour” sessions concluded.
On this date in 1974, John Lennon began mixing sessions [...]
On this Date in Beatles History 11-16
On this date in 1962, the Beatles went to EMI House in London to the ground floor studio, where they recorded a spot for the Radio Luxembourg program “The Friday Spectacular“.
On this date in 1963, a US-TV crew filmed the Beatles during a concert at the Winter Gardens in Bournemouth.
On this date in 1964, the [...]
On this Date in Beatles History 11-15
On this date in 1959, the Beatles were in Manchester, England in competition for an appearance on the British TV show, “Star Search“. However, they left dejected once they discovered that the last bus to Liverpool left before the finals.
On this date in 1962, the Beatles and Brian Epstein returned to Liverpool from Hamburg.
On [...]
On this Date in Beatles History 11-14
On this date in 1962, the Beatles performed their last show at the Star Club in Hamburg, Germany.
On this date in 1964, the Beatles went to Teddington TV Studios in Middlesex to film a spot for Britain’s ABC-TV show, “Thank Your Lucky Stars“.
On this date in 1967, the John Lennon and Yoko Ono [...]
On this Date in Beatles History 11-13
On this date in 1962, Brian Epstein signed a contract for the Beatles to perform at the Lewis’ 527 club in Liverpool for £25.
On this date in 1963, after getting wind of the Beatles postponing a concert the previous evening because Paul McCartney was ill, the press discovered that Paul had come down with the [...]
On this Date in Beatles History 11-12
On this date in 1963, the Beatles were forced to postpone a concert at the Guild Hall in Portsmouth due to Paul McCartney being ill.
On this date in 1965, the LP “Beatles in Italy” was released in Italy.
On this date in 1973, Apple Records released the Paul McCartney and Wings single, “Helen Wheels” / “Country [...]
On this Date in Beatles History 11-11
On this date in 1963, the Beatles escaped from a crowd in Birmingham, England, disguised as policemen. Also on this date, Brian Epstein met with Ed Sullivan in New York City, to negotiate both the Beatles and Gerry & the Pacemakers appearances on Sullivan’s show. Sullivan walked away with a one year exclusive for the [...]
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