Hunter Davies’ biography of The Beatles is published
The only authorised biography of The Beatles was published in the United Kingdom on this day. Written by Hunter Davies, […]
September 1968
Mixing: Happiness Is A Warm Gun, What’s The New Mary Jane, Glass Onion, I Will
Studio Two (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: Chris Thomas Engineer: Ken Scott This 7pm-1.30am session saw mono mixes
Editing, recording, mixing: Happiness Is A Warm Gun
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: Chris Thomas Engineer: Ken Scott Two separate sessions took place on this day,
Recording: Happiness Is A Warm Gun
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: Chris Thomas Engineer: Ken Scott The Beatles continued work on ‘Happiness Is A
Recording: Happiness Is A Warm Gun
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: Chris Thomas Engineer: Ken Scott One of the White Album’s highlights, ‘Happiness Is
Recording: Piggies, Glass Onion
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: Chris Thomas Engineer: Ken Scott The day after they recorded the backing track
Recording: Piggies
Studios One and Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: Chris Thomas Engineer: Ken Scott Work began on ‘Piggies’ during this
Recording, mixing: Birthday
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: Chris Thomas Engineer: Ken Scott While the sessions for the White Album often
George Harrison is interviewed for New Musical Express and BBC
George Harrison gave an interview on this day to New Musical Express journalist Alan Smith, at Apple Corps’ headquarters at
Recording, mixing: Helter Skelter, I Will
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: Chris Thomas Engineer: Ken Scott The Beatles completed the recording of ‘I Will’
Recording: I Will, Glass Onion
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: Chris Thomas Engineer: Ken Scott The Beatles began recording the White Album ballad
Recording: Glass Onion
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: Chris Thomas Engineer: Ken Scott The third recording session for ‘Glass Onion’ saw
Recording: Glass Onion
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: Chris Thomas Engineer: Ken Scott Having recorded the rhythm track for ‘Glass Onion’
Recording: Glass Onion
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: Chris Thomas Engineer: Ken Scott The Beatles began the recording of ‘Glass Onion’,
Recording: Helter Skelter
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: Chris Thomas Engineer: Ken Scott Having recorded the backing track of ‘Helter Skelter’
Recording: Helter Skelter
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: Chris Thomas Engineer: Ken Scott The Beatles had recorded three lengthy rehearsal takes
Recording: While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Engineer: Ken Scott George Harrison’s song ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ was completed on
Television: Paul McCartney and Mary Hopkin filmed for Magpie
Prior to The Beatles’ 7pm recording session, Paul McCartney was filmed with Mary Hopkin for a children’s television show.
Recording: While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Engineer: Ken Scott Two separate versions of ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ were worked
Filming: Hey Jude, Revolution
On this day The Beatles filmed promotional clips for ‘Hey Jude’ and ‘Revolution’ at Twickenham Film Studios.