Month: August 1968

Trident Studios, St Anne’s Court, London Producer: George Martin Engineer: Barry Sheffield The Beatles completed the recording of ‘Dear Prudence’ during this 5-11pm session, which took place at Trident …

The Beatles second – and final – UK single of 1968 was an all-time classic. ‘Hey Jude’, with ‘Revolution’ on the b-side, was also the group’s first on their …

Trident Studios, St Anne’s Court, London Producer: George Martin Engineer: Barry Sheffield The Beatles returned to Trident Studios in London’s Soho district, where they had previously recorded ‘Hey Jude’, …

Studio Two (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road Engineer: Ken Scott Copies of four completed songs recorded for the White Album were made during this half-hour session, which took …

One of The Beatles’ most successful singles, ‘Hey Jude’/‘Revolution’ was issued in the US on this day. It was also the group’s first on their Apple label, and had …

John Lennon and Yoko Ono made an appearance on the fourth edition of Frost On Saturday, presented by David Frost, on this evening.

Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Ken Scott This session, which lasted from 7pm to 4.45am, was most notable for being the day that Ringo …

Tensions had been building within The Beatles for some time during the recording of the White Album. On this day matters came to a head, and Ringo Starr left …

Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Ken Scott The Beatles finally completed recording ‘Sexy Sadie’ during this session, which lasted from 7.30pm until 7.15am the …

George Harrison, his wife Pattie and The Beatles’ assistant Mal Evans had flown to Greece on 17 August 1968 for a brief holiday. On this day they returned to …

George Harrison and his wife Pattie Harrison flew to Greece on this day for a brief holiday.

Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Ken Scott The Beatles returned to George Harrison’s ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ during this session, following an earlier …

Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Ken Scott ‘Yer Blues’ was largely completed during this 7pm-4.30am session, which also saw the recording of another song, …

Studio Two and annexe, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Ken Scott Following unproductive first sessions on 19 and 24 July 1968, The Beatles finally recorded a …