Ringo Starr is photographed for The Beatles Book
During a short break in the sessions for Revolver, Ringo Starr took part in a photoshoot for The Beatles Book […]
May 1966
US single release: Paperback Writer
Eleven days prior to its UK release, Capitol Records issued The Beatles’ single ‘Paperback Writer’/‘Rain’ in the United States.
John Lennon is filmed with Bob Dylan
The Beatles were all fans of Bob Dylan, whom they had first met in August 1964. They met him again
Recording: Yellow Submarine
Studio Three, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Engineer: Geoff Emerick The backing track for the Revolver song ‘Yellow Submarine’ was recorded
Mixing, editing: And Your Bird Can Sing, Doctor Robert, I’m Only Sleeping
Studio One (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick Stereo mixes of three Revolver songs
Filming: Paperback Writer, Rain
Following the previous day’s shoot inside EMI Studios, The Beatles went on location at Chiswick House in London, to film
Recording: For No One
Studio Three, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick Paul McCartney’s song ‘For No One’ was completed
Filming: Paperback Writer, Rain
Studio One, EMI Studios, Abbey Road For the imminent release of the ‘Paperback Writer’/‘Rain’ single, The Beatles were unwilling to
Recording, mixing: Got To Get You Into My Life
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick This 12-hour session, which began at 2.30pm, was
Recording, mixing: Taxman, For No One
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick Although only around half of Revolver had been
Mixing: Doctor Robert, I’m Only Sleeping, And Your Bird Can Sing
Studio Three (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick In preparation for the US album
Recording: For No One
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick The Beatles recorded 10 takes of the backing
Recording: I’m Only Sleeping
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick Recording for ‘I’m Only Sleeping’ concluded on this
Recording: I’m Only Sleeping
Studio Three, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick Although they had recorded a remake of ‘I’m
Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones visit Dolly’s nightclub, London
Dolly’s nightclub, situated at 57-58 Jermyn Street in London, was a favourite haunt of The Beatles and other 1960s luminaries.
Radio: Saturday Club, Pop Profile
The Beatles gave two sets of interviews for BBC radio programmes on this day, at the Playhouse Theatre in London.
The Beatles live: NME Poll-Winners’ show – their final UK concert
Although they famously performed on the rooftop of Apple in January 1969, 1 May 1966 was The Beatles’ final scheduled