Recording: Cold Turkey by Plastic Ono Band
Trident Studios, London Producers: John Lennon, Yoko Ono Despite having recorded 26 takes of ‘Cold Turkey’ at EMI Studios on 25 September 1969, John Lennon decided the recording was …
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UK album release: Abbey Road
The Beatles’ 12th official album, Abbey Road, was released in the UK on 26 September 1969. Their last-recorded album, it was issued only in stereo, as Apple PCS 7088.
Recording: Cold Turkey by Plastic Ono Band
Studio Three, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producers: John Lennon, Yoko Ono The first version of ‘Cold Turkey’, the second single by the Plastic Ono Band, was recorded on this …
Paul and Linda McCartney attend the UK première of Midnight Cowboy
Paul and Linda McCartney made their final public appearance for several months on this evening, by attending the UK première of the film Midnight Cowboy.
Mixing: Live Peace In Toronto 1969 by Plastic Ono Band
Studio Three (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road Engineer: Geoff Emerick Two sessions involving the Plastic Ono Band took place on this day. The first was from 10am-1.45pm, and …
John Lennon reveals he is leaving The Beatles
Although the previous week John Lennon had decided to leave The Beatles, Allen Klein persuaded him to keep quiet in public. Nonetheless, on 20 September 1969 Lennon chose to …
Paul McCartney is interviewed for the BBC’s Scene And Heard
Paul McCartney gave an interview on this day to David Wigg for the BBC Radio 1 series Scene And Heard.
The Beatles lose control of Northern Songs
In April 1969, The Beatles held 27% of the capital in their publishing company Northern Songs. They wished, however, to take full control of the company, after their former …
Paul McCartney performs on Badfinger’s Rock Of All Ages
IBC Studios, London Producers: Paul McCartney, Mal Evans Paul McCartney assisted in a number of sessions for Badfinger’s album Magic Christian Music in 1968 and 1969, producing several songs …
Maclen (Music) Limited begins legal proceedings against Northern Songs
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 …
John Lennon and Yoko Ono are interviewed by ITV News
On the day they returned from the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival festival, John Lennon and Yoko Ono gave an interview to a camera crew from ITV News.
The Plastic Ono Band relax in Toronto
Following their live debut at the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival festival, the Plastic Ono Band were taken to the private estate owned by wealthy Canadian businessman John David …
Plastic Ono Band live: the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival festival
John Lennon woke up regretting having agreed to perform at the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival festival that evening. Eric Clapton, however, was eager to play, and convinced Lennon …
John Lennon decides to leave The Beatles
Live music promotor John Brower telephoned the Apple office and spoke to John Lennon, inviting him and Yoko Ono to the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival festival taking place …
John Lennon and Yoko Ono are interviewed for various publications
John Lennon and Yoko Ono gave a series of interviews to print reporters on this day, recordings of which still exist.
Mixing: What’s The New Mary Jane
Studio Three (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: Malcolm Davies Engineer: Tony Clark With The Beatles’ final recorded album Abbey Road complete and awaiting release, the group members …
Self-Portrait and Mr & Mrs Lennon’s Honeymoon by John Lennon and Yoko Ono are premièred in London
The New Cinema Club at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London hosted the premières of two films by John Lennon and Yoko Ono on this day.
John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison meet to discuss their future
The Beatles had recently finished recording Abbey Road in early September 1969, but they still had much business to deal with. On 9 September 1969, John Lennon, Paul McCartney …
Bob Dylan visits John Lennon at Tittenhurst Park
Following his appearance at the Isle of Wight Festival the previous night, Bob Dylan visited John Lennon and Yoko Ono at Tittenhurst Park, their mansion in Ascot, Berkshire.
Lennon, Harrison and Starr watch Bob Dylan perform at the Isle of Wight Festival
John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr watched Bob Dylan and The Band perform at the Isle of Wight Festival on this evening.