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 this day.
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 on during this session: overdubs to the first group …
Filming: Hey Jude, Revolution
On this day The Beatles filmed promotional clips for ‘Hey Jude’ and ‘Revolution’ at Twickenham Film Studios.
Ringo Starr rejoins The Beatles
Having walked out of The Beatles on 22 August 1968, Ringo Starr rejoined the group on this day.
Recording: While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Engineer: Ken Scott The Beatles had recorded the backing track for George Harrison’s ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ on 16 August 1968, but …
Recording, mixing: Dear Prudence
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 …
UK single release: Hey Jude
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 …
Recording: Dear Prudence
Trident Studios, St Anne’s Court, London Producer: George Martin Engineer: Barry Sheffield This was the second session at London’s Trident Studios for the White Album song ‘Dear Prudence’, recording …
Recording: Dear Prudence
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’, …
Tape copying: Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da, Blackbird, Not Guilty, Revolution 9
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 …
Tape copying: Revolution 9
Studio Two (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road Engineer: Ken Scott With Ringo Starr having left The Beatles, albeit temporarily, the work schedule for the White Album slowed somewhat …
US single release: Hey Jude
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 …
Television: John Lennon and Yoko Ono on Frost On Saturday
John Lennon and Yoko Ono made an appearance on the fourth edition of Frost On Saturday, presented by David Frost, on this evening.
Recording, mixing: Back In The USSR
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Ken Scott The day after Ringo Starr temporarily quit The Beatles, the rest of the group continued work on …
Recording: Back In The USSR
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 …
Ringo Starr quits The Beatles
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 …
Cynthia Lennon sues John for divorce
On this day John Lennon’s estranged wife Cynthia countersued for divorce, citing his adultery with Yoko Ono.
Recording, mixing: Sexy Sadie
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 and Pattie Harrison return to England from Greece
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 …