Studio Two (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road
Producer: George Martin
Engineer: Norman Smith
The Beatles had recorded the song ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ on 16 April 1964. Four days later mono and stereo mixes were made.
The mixes were made by producer George Martin without the other Beatles being present. The mixing session lasted from 2-3.15pm.
Afterwards the tapes were taken away by representatives of United Artists, the company behind the A Hard Day’s Night film and the US soundtrack release. The song was the last to be recorded for the soundtrack.
Last updated: 22 June 2023
Also on this day...
- 2016: Paul McCartney live: Rogers Arena, Vancouver
- 1993: Paul McCartney live: Aggie Memorial Stadium, Las Cruces
- 1990: Paul McCartney live: Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro
- 1970: US album release: McCartney by Paul McCartney
- 1969: Recording, mixing: I Want You (She’s So Heavy), Oh! Darling
- 1967: Recording, mixing: Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise), Only A Northern Song
- 1966: Recording, mixing: And Your Bird Can Sing, Taxman
- 1965: Filming: Help!
- 1964: Filming: Paul McCartney’s unused scene in A Hard Day’s Night
- 1963: The Beatles live: Mersey View Pleasure Grounds, Frodsham
- 1961: The Beatles live: Top Ten Club, Hamburg
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