Filming: Strawberry Fields Forever
The second day of filming for the ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ promotional clip took place on this day at Knole Park […]
January 1967
Mixing: A Day In The Life
Studio Three (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick A rough mono mix of ‘A
Filming: Strawberry Fields Forever
Having decided that their next single would be the double a-side ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ and ‘Penny Lane’, The Beatles took
Mixing: Penny Lane
Studio One (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick The recording of ‘Penny Lane’ had
Paul McCartney and Brian Epstein discuss The Beatles’ third film with Joe Orton
English playwright Joe Orton had been asked by Walter Shenson, producer of the films A Hard Day’s Night and Help!,
Recording: A Day In The Life
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick This second session for ‘A Day In The
Recording: A Day In The Life
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick The Beatles began work on the finale of
Television: Paul McCartney interviewed for Scene Special
Paul McCartney gave an interview on this day for the Granada Television late-night show Scene Special.
Recording, mixing: Penny Lane
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick The recording of ‘Penny Lane’ was completed during
John Lennon begins writing A Day In The Life
The Beatles began recording ‘A Day In The Life’, with the working title In The Life Of…, on 19 January
Joe Orton begins writing a script for The Beatles’ third film
In 1967 English playwright Joe Orton was asked by producer Walter Shenson to write a script for The Beatles’ third
McCartney and Harrison watch Donovan in London
Paul McCartney and George Harrison watched Donovan performing at the Royal Albert Hall in London on this day.
Recording, mixing: Penny Lane
Studio Three, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick This session, which began at 2.30pm and ended
Joe Orton is asked to write a film script for The Beatles
In 1967 English playwright Joe Orton was asked to write a script for The Beatles’ third film.
McCartney and Starr watch Jimi Hendrix in London
On this evening Paul McCartney saw trumpet player David Mason performing Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto Number 2 in F Major with
Recording: Penny Lane
Studio Three, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick The Beatles switched from Studio Two to the
Recording, mixing: Penny Lane
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick ‘Penny Lane’ was almost complete prior to this
Recording: Penny Lane
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick On 4 January 1967, John Lennon and George
UK album release: The Family Way
On this day the soundtrack to the 1966 film The Family Way was released. It was mostly composed by Paul
Recording: Penny Lane, Carnival Of Light
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick The Beatles worked on two recordings during this