US album release: Yesterday… And Today
Yesterday… And Today, one of The Beatles’ most controversial releases, came out in America on 15 June 1966. The album was quickly withdrawn by Capitol Records after an outcry …
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Recording: Here, There And Everywhere
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick The backing track for one of Paul McCartney’s Revolver highlights, ‘Here, There And Everywhere’, was begun on …
UK single release: Paperback Writer
The Beatles’ 12th Parlophone single was their lowest-seller since ‘Love Me Do’.
Recording, mixing: Good Day Sunshine
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick The recording of ‘Good Day Sunshine’, which had begun on the previous day, was completed on this …
Recording, editing: Good Day Sunshine, And Your Bird Can Sing
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick The backing track for Paul McCartney’s song ‘Good Day Sunshine’ was recorded during a 12-hour session which …
Recording, mixing: And Your Bird Can Sing, For No One, I’m Only Sleeping, Tomorrow Never Knows, Eleanor Rigby
Studio Three, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick Mono mixes of four Revolver songs were made during this session, and a final vocal overdub was …
Recording, mixing: I Want To Tell You, Yellow Submarine
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick George Harrison’s song ‘I Want To Tell You’ was completed during this session, which began at 7pm …
Recording, mixing: I Want To Tell You, Yellow Submarine
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick Work began on George Harrison’s third song for Revolver during this session. ‘I Want To Tell You’ …
Recording: Yellow Submarine
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick Having recorded the backing track on 26 May 1966, The Beatles and friends added sound effects and …
Ringo Starr is photographed for The Beatles Book
During a short break in the sessions for Revolver, Ringo Starr took part in a photoshoot for The Beatles Book magazine.
US single release: Paperback Writer
Eleven days prior to its UK release, Capitol Records issued The Beatles’ single ‘Paperback Writer’/‘Rain’ in the United States.
John Lennon is filmed with Bob Dylan
The Beatles were all fans of Bob Dylan, whom they had first met in August 1964. They met him again the following year, and once more on this day …
Recording: Yellow Submarine
Studio Three, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Engineer: Geoff Emerick The backing track for the Revolver song ‘Yellow Submarine’ was recorded on this day, along with lead and backing vocals.
Mixing, editing: And Your Bird Can Sing, Doctor Robert, I’m Only Sleeping
Studio One (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick Stereo mixes of three Revolver songs were made during this session, some of which were …
Filming: Paperback Writer, Rain
Following the previous day’s shoot inside EMI Studios, The Beatles went on location at Chiswick House in London, to film promotional clips for their forthcoming single ‘Paperback Writer’/‘Rain’.
Recording: For No One
Studio Three, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick Paul McCartney’s song ‘For No One’ was completed on this day, with the addition of a French …
Filming: Paperback Writer, Rain
Studio One, EMI Studios, Abbey Road For the imminent release of the ‘Paperback Writer’/‘Rain’ single, The Beatles were unwilling to appear on television for promotion. Instead, they took part …
Recording, mixing: Got To Get You Into My Life
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick This 12-hour session, which began at 2.30pm, was devoted entirely to overdubs and mixing for Paul McCartney’s …
Recording, mixing: Taxman, For No One
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick Although only around half of Revolver had been recorded by this time, a day of mixing and …
Mixing: Doctor Robert, I’m Only Sleeping, And Your Bird Can Sing
Studio Three (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick In preparation for the US album Yesterday… And Today, mixes of three Revolver songs were …