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July 6th – On This Day In Beatles History

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:09:00 +0000

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1957 – The Quarry Men perform at a Garden Fete held at St. Peter’s Church, Woolton, Liverpool. After an outside performance on a makeshift stage in a field behind the church, The Quarry Men begin setting up their instruments in the church hall for an evening dance; they are scheduled to play alternating sets with the George Edwards Band. A 15-year-old friend of Ivan Vaughan, Paul McCartney, had arrived during the afternoon performance, and he had been impressed with John Lennon‘s stage presence. Paul is introduced to John by Ivan as The Quarry Men are setting up for their evening performance. John is a bit drunk. Paul, eager to impress John, picks up a guitar and plays versions of the recent hits “Twenty Flight Rock” (Eddie Cochran) and “Be-Bop-A-Lula” (Gene Vincent). John is indeed impressed, and even more so when Paul writes down the lyrics for him, which John has trouble remembering. Paul then shows John and Eric Griffiths how to tune their guitars, something they’d been paying someone else to do for them. John recognizes Paul’s talent right away wanting him to join The Quarry Men. Some sources state that the songs Paul played this day were “Long Tall Sally” and “Tutti Frutti.” The Quarrymen are recorded by Bob Molyneux using a reel-to-reel tape recorder belonging to his father at the evening dance of the Woolton Garden Fete, St. Peter’s Church, Woolton, Liverpool, England. This tape recorder is on display at the John Lennon Exhibit, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Cleveland, Ohio.

1961 – John Lennon’s short story entitled, “Being a Short Diversion On The Dubious Origins Of Beatles” is published in the first issue of Bill Harry’s Liverpool music newspaper “Mersey Beat.” In the piece, written in the style that will later bring Lennon world-wide literary fame, he attributes the naming of The Beatles to a mysterious man on a flaming pie.

1962 – The Beatles perform on board MV ‘Royal Iris’ on the River Mersey. Another “Riverboat Shuffle” put on by the Cavern Club, Liverpool. Once again, they share the bill with Acker Bilk, whose single “Stranger On The Shore” remains in the Top Ten six months after its release. Sometime that evening, Bilk gives each of The Beatles (John, Paul, George, and Pete) a black bowler hat, his trademark.

1963 – The Beatles perform at (Victory) Memorial Hall, Northwich. Before their appearance, The Beatles attended the annual Northwich Carnival, causing a lot of commotion. Paul McCartney personally crowned the new carnival queen.

1964 – The Beatles attend the London premiere of their first feature film, “A Hard Day’s Night.” The movie is an instant success with fans and critics alike. The Beatles’ single “Ain’t She Sweet/Nobody’s Child” (Atco 6308) is released in the U.S. 9 weeks on Billboard chart; highest chart position: No.19.

1969 – John, Yoko, and Kyoko leave Lawson Memorial Hospital in Golspie, Scotland, having recovered sufficiently from wounds received in an auto accident to be released by their doctors. They fly back to London in a specially chartered helicopter.

1978 – Ringo Starr’s single “Heart On My Sleeve/Who Needs a Heart” (Portrait 6-70018) is released in the U.S.

1981 – John Lennon’s single “(Just Like) Starting Over/Woman” (Geffen GGEF-0408) is re-released in the U.S. Both songs previously issued as the A-side of different singles.

1987 – The Beatles single “All You Need Is Love/Baby You’re a Rich Man” (Parlophone RP-5620) is released in the U.K. as a 20th anniversary reissue. Released as a regular vinyl single and also as a picture disc, and also as a cassette single. First Beatles single released in the cassette format. A 12-inch vinyl single was also released this date.

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July 5th – On This Day In Beatles History

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:09:00 +0000

1962 – The Beatles perform at the Majestic Ballroom, Birkenhead.

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1963 – The Beatles perform at the Plaza Ballroom in Old Hill. This booking had been arranged long before, and Brian Epstein would have preferred to cancel it, but he would not renege upon the agreement. Appearing with The Beatles is Denny and the Diplomats, led by Denny Laine, who will go on to join the Moody Blues and, eventually, Paul McCartney‘s group Wings.

1966 – The Beatles, having completed two shows at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium, Manila, Luzon, the Philipppines, the day before, make their way to the airport and their plane, they are greeted by angry mobs – the Philippine government was retaliating for the apparent snub against President Marcos’ family by refusing police protection for The Beatles. At the airport, The Beatles are harassed, hit, and kicked. The Beatles escape without injury, but Brian Epstein suffers a sprained ankle, Mal Evans is kicked in the ribs, and Alf Bicknell receives serious injuries – a fractured rib and a spinal injury. Philippine officials come up with every possible excuse to delay The Beatles’ departure. Minutes after The Beatles’ plane leaves the Philippines, President Marcos issues a statement indicating that The Beatles had not intended a slight to Mrs. Marcos or to the people of the Philippines – too late to give The Beatles any relief, but quick enough to issue a disclaimer to the rest of the world.

1968 – The Beatles in the recording studio, Studio Two, EMI’s Abbey Road Studios, London. More overdubs recorded for “Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da,” including three saxes and one set of conga drums. This version of the song, which is not the version released on “The Beatles,” is included on “The Beatles Anthology 3″ (Disc one, Track 11).

July 3rd – On This Day In Beatles History

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 15:09:00 +0000

1962 – The Beatles perform a lunchtime show at the Cavern Club, Liverpool.

1963 – The Beatles record a performance for the BBC radio program “The Beat Show,” at Manchester’s Playhouse Theatre. They perform before a live audience during the taping, playing the songs “From Me to You,” “A Taste of Honey,” and “Twist and Shout.” Broadcast on July 4. Fearing that The Beatles could suffer from over-exposure, Brian Epstein has begun turning down radio appearances, rejecting 6 such appearances from June to August.

1965 – The Beatles fly from Madrid to Barcelona. This is the final performance of their two-week tour.

1966 – The Beatles’ fly from Tokyo to Manila, Philippines.

1967 – John and Cynthia Lennon, George and Patti Harrison, and Paul McCartney with Jane Asher attend a private party held at the Speakeasy Club in London for the American group the Monkees. Ringo was unable to attend, as was Monkee Davy Jones. The party was hosted by Vic Lewis, agent for Brian Epstein’s NEMS Enterprises, who had contracted for the Monkees to perform at the Empire Pool, Wembley, from June 30 – July 3. Also attending the party were Dusty Springfield, Klaus Voorman, Manfred Mann, the Who, Procol Harum, Lulu, Eric Clapton, the Fool, and guests of honor Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and Micky Dolenz. Vic Lewis would go on to become managing director of NEMS Enterprises after Brian Epstein’s death.

1968 – The Beatles in the recording studio, Studio Two, EMI’s Abbey Road Studios, London, recording “Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da.” Paul and Ringo tape seven rhythm track tapes, then overdubs are added onto takes four and seven.

1969 – The Beatles, without John who is in Scotland, are in the recording studio, Studio Two, EMI’s Abbey Road Studios, London, recording overdubs for “Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight.” John is still in the hospital in Scotland, recovering from injuries sustained in an auto accident on July 1.

1982 – Paul McCartney’s single “Take It Away/I’ll Give You a Ring” (Columbia 18-03018) is released in the U.S.

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1961 The Beatles perform a noontime show at the Cavern Club in Liverpool then at night they perform two shows. One at the Aintree Institute in Aintree, Liverpool and then at Hambleton Hall in Huyton, Liverpool.

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1962 5.00-5.29pm. BBC’s `Teeneager’s Turn (Here We Go)’ broadcast (all 7 March 1962 session except `Hello Little Girl‘).

1963 The prefix `45-’ is dropped off EMI singles catalogue numbers.`Please Please Me‘ single number 1, 3rd week (UK New Musical Express chart).

1965 Brian attends the evening presentation of this year’s Mecca Carl-Alan awards, at the Empire Ballroom, Leicester Square, London. He collects from Princess Margaret an award as best group on behalf of The Beatles, and other on behalf of Cilla Black. The awards are televised by BBC 1.

1968 UK single release: Cilla Black – Step Inside Love written by Lennon/McCartney.

1969 `Yellow Submarine‘ LP, 8th week in the Top 30 (Billboard).

1971 Recording of John Lennon‘s – Power To The People.

1971 UK single release: Paul McCartney – Another Day.

1982 Startling Studios. Recording basic tracks for LP `Old Wave’. Producer: Jim Nipar.

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Feburary 19th – On This Day In Beatles History

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1961 – The Beatles perform at the Casbah Coffee Club, West Derby, Liverpool.

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1962 – The Beatles perform a lunchtime show at the Cavern Club, Liverpool.

1963 – The Beatles perform a nighttime show at the Cavern Club, Liverpool. The supporting act is Lee Curtis & the All-Stars, the group for which Pete Best is drummer. This is the last time that any of The Beatles will see Pete Best in person.

1965 – The Beatles in the recording studio, Studio Two, EMI’s Abbey Road Studios, London. John’s song “You’re Going To Lose That Girl” is recorded in one day (two basic takes plus overdubs). An unsuccessful attempt is made on March 30 to improve the song, and the track completed this day is the one released on the “Help!” album.

1970 – The Plastic Ono Band appear on “Top of the Pops,” in a pre-taped performance of “Instant Karma!

1971 – Paul McCartney’s single “Another Day/Oh Woman, Oh Why” (Apple R-5889) is released in the U.K.

1977 – Ringo Starr (with Paul Williams) is a guest presenter at the Grammy Awards ceremony in the U.S.

1990 – John Lennon posthumous compilation album “The John Lennon Collection” (Capitol C2-91516) is released on CD in the U.S. Adds four songs not on the vinyl LP version: “Happy Xmas (War Is Over),” “Stand by Me,” “Move Over Ms. L,” and “Cold Turkey.

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Feburary 17th – On This Day In Beatles History

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1961 – The Beatles perform at St. John’s Hall, Tuebrook, Liverpool.

1962 – The Beatles perform a nighttime show at the Cavern Club, Liverpool.

1963 – The Beatles tape an appearance for ABC Television’s “Thank Your Lucky Stars,” which was the most influential British pop program at the time. The Beatles ‘play’ a lip-sync performance of “Please Please Me.” The show is broadcast on February 23.

1965 – The Beatles in the recording studio, Studio Two, EMI’s Abbey Road Studios, London, recording “The Night Before” (2 takes) and “You Like Me Too Much” (8 takes). The Beatles are awarded the Carl-Alan Award for Best Group of 1964.

1967 – The Beatles in the recording studio, Studio Two, EMI’s Abbey Road Studios, London, recording begins for “Being For the Benefit of Mr. Kite.” John’s lyrics for this song came almost entirely from an antique poster advertising a circus performance scheduled to take place near Rochdale, Lancashire, in February 1843. John had purchased the poster in Sevenoaks on January 31, while The Beatles were on location for the filming of the “Strawberry Fields Forever” promotional film. Seven takes are recorded of the rhythm track for “Kite,” and John then adds vocal overdubs. George Martin plays harmonium. “The Beatles Anthology 2″ includes the incomplete takes 1 and 2 (Disc two, Track and the completed take 7, with ending tape effects completed on Feb. 20 added onto the end (Disc two, Track 9). The Beatles single “Strawberry Fields Forever/Penny Lane” (Parlophone R 5570) is release in the U.K.

1972 – Paul McCartney and Wings performs at Sheffield.

1975 – John Lennon’s album “Rock ‘n’ Roll” (Apple SK-3419) is released in the U.S. Tracks: “Be-Bop-a-Lula,” “Stand By Me,” “Rip It Up/Ready Teddy,” “You Can’t Catch Me,” “Ain’t That a Shame,” “Do You Want to Dance,” “Sweet Little Sixteen,” “Slippin’ and Slidin’,” “Peggy Sue,” “Bring It On Home to Me/Send Me Some Lovin’,” “Bony Maronie,” “Ya Ya,” and “Just Because.”

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