The day before beginning work on the Magical Mystery Tour song, The Beatles all went to see the folk singer Donovan performing in London.
The concert was the first night of Donovan’s week-long residency at the Saville Theatre, a venue then owned by The Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein.
Last updated: 31 December 2010
Also on this day...
- 2002: Paul McCartney live: MCI Center, Washington, DC
- 1993: Paul McCartney live: Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans
- 1976: John Lennon and Paul McCartney consider appearing on Saturday Night Live
- 1972: US single release: Woman Is The N—r Of The World by John Lennon
- 1970: US album release: Sentimental Journey by Ringo Starr
- 1965: Filming: Help!
- 1964: Filming: A Hard Day’s Night
- 1963: The Beatles live: Mersey Beat Showcase, London
- 1962: The Beatles live: Star-Club, Hamburg
- 1961: The Beatles live: Top Ten Club, Hamburg
- 1960: The Nerk Twins live: Fox And Hounds, Caversham
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