On this day Maclen (Music) Limited began legal proceedings against Northern Songs, the company founded by music publisher Dick James, Brian Epstein, John Lennon and Paul McCartney in 1963 to publish Lennon-McCartney songs.
Northern Songs was in the process of being sold, and this legal notice was to request a re-audit of royalty statements from 11 February 1965 onwards. Maclen had been set up to publish Lennon and McCartney’s songs in the US.
Company audits were Allen Klein’s speciality, and he almost always managed to uncover misdeeds leading to compensation for his star clients. It was just one of many tough negotiations Klein entered into on The Beatles’ behalf in 1969.
Paul McCartney’s diary, 16-17 September 1969
Also on this day...
- 2023: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Fruit Yard Amphitheater, Modesto
- 2022: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
- 2020: The Beatles announce Get Back book
- 2010: Paul McCartney to reissue Band On The Run
- 2005: Paul McCartney live: American Airlines Arena, Miami
- 1975: Wings live: City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne
- 1968: Recording: I Will, Glass Onion
- 1967: Recording, mixing: Your Mother Should Know, Blue Jay Way
- 1966: John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Brian Epstein meet in Paris
- 1964: The Beatles live: City Park Stadium, New Orleans
- 1963: Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr holiday in Greece
- 1963: John and Cynthia Lennon holiday in Paris
- 1963: George Harrison holidays with his sister Louise in Benton, IL, USA
- 1962: The Beatles live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (evening)
- 1961: The Beatles live: Aintree Institute, Liverpool
- 1960: The Beatles live: Indra Club, Hamburg
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