January 7 - Today In Beatles History

1944
Michael McCartney is born.

1963
Concert at the Majestic Ballroom, Birkenhead.

1964
'Beatles Christmas Show', at the Astoria Cinema, Finsbury Park, London.

The Playhouse Theatre, London. 2.30-4.00pm. Recoding for BBC's 'Saturday Club': 'All My Loving'; 'Money (That's What I Want)'; 'The Hippy Hippy Shake'; 'I Want To Hold Your Hand'; 'Roll Over Beethoven'; 'Johnnie B. Goode'; 'I Wanna Be Your Man'.
Only known recording of 'Johnnie B. Goode'. 'I Want To Hold Your Hand' is the same version recorded 17 December 1963.

1965
'Another Beatles Christmas Show' at the Hammersmith Odeon, London (two performances).

The New Christy Minstrels arrive in the UK from America. 1st American act presented in the UK by Brian. Reception in their honour at the US Embassy in London. Brian attends.

1967
Epstein applies for a special license to show cinema films at the Saville Theatre at midnight on Sundays, after the concerts.

Newspapers report that Epstein, Robert Stigwood and Georgie Fame were spotted deep in conversation at the Bag O'Nails club, London, recently.

''Yesterday'... And Today', 29th week in the Top 200 (Billboard).

1968
George flies to India for 5 days of sessions for 'Wonderwall'.


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January 6 - Today in Beatles History

1962
Performance at the Cavern, with the Collegians.

1964
'Beatles Christmas Show', at the Astoria Cinema, Finsbury Park, London.

1965
'I Feel Fine' number 1, 6th and last week (UK New Musical Express chart).

'Another Beatles Christmas Show' at the Hammersmith Odeon, London (two performances).

1966
US Gold certification: 'Day Tripper'/'We Can Work It Out'.

1967
Studio 2. 7.00pm-1.00am. Recording: 'Penny Lane' (overdub onto take 7, tape reduction take 7 into take 8, overdub onto take 8, tape reduction take 8 into take 9). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Geoff Emerick; 2nd Engineer: Phil McDonald.

1968
'Hello, Goodbye' number 1, 2nd week (Billboard).


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January 5 - Today In Beatles History

1962
UK single release: 'My Bonnie'.

1963
In the 'Liverpool Echo', Tony Barrow announces and comments the release of the 2nd Beatles single.

End of tour of Scotland.

1965
'Another Beatles Christmas Show' at the Hammersmith Odeon, London (two performances).

1966
'Day Tripper'/'We Can Work It Out' number 1, 5th and last week (UK New Musical Express chart).
'Rubber Soul' number 1, 5th week (UK New Musical Express chart).

CTS Studios. The Beatles record overdubs onto the soundtrack of the film 'The Beatles At Shea Stadium'.

After night-clubbing together, John and P. J. Proby participate in a party at P. J. Proby's house, 5 Cheltenham Terrace, London.

1967
Studio 2. 7.00-12.15am. Recording: 'Penny Lane' (overdub onto take 7); 'Untitled' (take 1). Mono mixing: 'Untitled' (from take 1). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Geoff Emerick; 2nd Engineer: Phil McDonald.
Preparation of sound effects for 'Carnival Of Light'.

1968
George solo session at Abbey Road for 'Wonderwall'.

BBC-2 transmits 'Magical Mystery Tour', in color. 2nd transmision of the film.

1970
Studio 1, Olympic Sound Studios. Time unknown. Stereo mixing: 'I Me Mine' (from take 16); 'Across The Universe' (remix 3, from take 8). Master tape banding and compilation: 'Get Back' LP. Producer, Engineer and 2nd Engineer: Glyn Johns.



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January 4 - Today in Beatles History

1962
'Mersey Beat' front page: 'Beatles Top Poll!'. Issue almost completely dedicated to the Beatles

1964
'With The Beatles' number 1, 5th week (UK Record Retailer chart).

'Beatles Christmas Show', at the Astoria Cinema, Finsbury Park, London.

Indifferent reaction of US critics after 'The Jack Paar Show' transmision of a fragment of a Beatles concert.

1965
'Another Beatles Christmas Show' at the Hammersmith Odeon, London (two performances).

1966
Brian flies to New York to negotiate the next tour.

1967
Studio 2. 7.00pm-2.45am. Recording: 'Penny Lane' (overdub onto take 7). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Geoff Emerick; 2nd Engineer: Phil McDonald.

The club Speakeasy opens at 48 Margaret Street, London.

1970
Studio 2. 2.30pm-4.00am. Recording: 'Let It Be' (overdub onto take 27, tape reduction edit of take 27 into takes 28-30 with simultaneous overdub, overdub onto take 30). Stereo mixing: 'Let It Be' (remixes 1, 2, from take 30). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Phil McDonald; 2nd Engineer: Richard Langham.
Recording of brasses and second guitar solo for 'Let It Be' (included on the LP version).
Last recording session of Paul, George and George Martin.
Last recording session of the Beatles as a band.

1976
Mal Evans dies in Los Angeles, in an unfortunate incident. The Los Angeles Police, mistaking his air pistol for a real gun, shoots him in self defense.

1978
Start of sessions for 'London Town' at Abbey Road Studios (second period).


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January 3 - Today In Beatles History

1926
George Martin is born, in London.

1963
End of Christmas pantomime 'Babes In The Wood', with Gerry and the Pacemakers. [?]

1964
'Beatles Christmas Show', at the Astoria Cinema, Finsbury Park, London.

'The Jack Paar Show' transmits a fragment of a Beatles' concert at the Winters Garden, Bournemouth. It includes 'She Loves You'. 1st important exposure of the Beatles in American television.

1968
'Hello, Goodbye' number 1, 5th week (UK New Musical Express chart).

1969
30 000 copies of 'Two Virgins' are confiscated in New Jersey, on a judge's order, accused of pornographic cover.

1970
Studio 2. 2.30pm-12.15am. Recording: 'I Me Mine' (takes 1-16). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Phil McDonald; 2nd Engineer: Richard Langham.
Last song recorded by the Beatles.
During the session, George improvises a version of 'Peggy Sue Got Married'.



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January 2 - Today in Beatles History

1964
'Beatles Christmas Show', at the Astoria Cinema, Finsbury Park, London.

1965
'Beatles For Sale' number 1, 3rd week (UK Record Retailer chart).
'I Feel Fine' number 1, 2nd week (Billboard).

'Another Beatles Christmas Show' at the Hammersmith Odeon, London (two performances).

1967
Studio 2 (control room only). 2.30-4.00pm. Tape copying: 'When I'm Sixty-Four' (of remix mono 8); 'Strawberry Fields Forever' (of remix mono 12). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Geoff Emerick; 2nd Engineer: Phil McDonald. Copies of 'When I'm Sixty-Four' and 'Strawberry Fields Forever' for the US.

1969
Meeting at Twickenham Film Studios to begin rehearsals of new songs for an (eventual) TV live show, for worldwide transmision. The rehearsals are filmed. Start of 'Let It Be' shooting. 1st session of Glyn Johns as Beatles engineer.

Ray Coleman interviews John about problems in Apple.

1975
Judge Richard Owen, of the US District Court, allows John and his lawyer access to the process of deportation against him, under certain conditions.

1990
Paul's concert in Birmingham ('Get Back Tour').


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January 1 - Today In Beatles Hist

1962
Test session for Decca due to start at 11.00am. Decca Studios, at West Hampstead. Recording: 'Like Dreamers Do'; 'Money (That's What I Want)'; 'Till There Was You'; 'The Sheik Of Araby'; 'To Know Her Is To Love Her'; 'Take Good Care Of My Baby'; 'Memphis, Tennessee'; 'Sure To Fall'; 'Hello Little Girl'; 'Three Cool Cats'; 'Crying Waiting Hoping'; 'Love Of The Loved'; 'September In The Rain'; 'Besame Mucho'; 'Searchin''.
After the session, Brian returns to Liverpool.

Decca's test session, at West Hampstead, of Brian Poole and the Tremeloes.

1963
End of last season of Star Club performances.

Tour of Ireland begins.

1964
'Beatles Christmas Show' at the Astoria, Finsbury Park, London.

'She Loves You', 18th week in the Top 10 (UK New Musical Express chart).
'Please Please Me' LP, 41st week in the Top 10 (UK New Musical Express chart).
'With The Beatles' number 1, 6th week (UK New Musical Express chart).
'I Want To Hold Your Hand' number 1, 5th week (UK New Musical Express chart).

1965
'Another Beatles Christmas Show' at the Hammersmith Odeon, London (two performances).

1969
'Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da' by 'Marmalade' number 1 (UK Record Retailer chart).

1981
Scheduled UK release date for 'Walking On Thin Ice'.



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