Television: Reporting ’66
With speculation mounting about The Beatles’ future, the group appeared to take part in interviews for the UK weekly television series Reporting ’66, made by Independent Television News (ITN).
Paul McCartney and Jane Asher attend the première of The Family Way
Paul McCartney and Jane Asher attended the première of the film The Family Way at London’s Warner Cinema.
Tara Browne dies
The 21-year-old socialite Tara Browne, a friend to The Beatles and an heir to the Guinness empire, died on this day in a traffic accident. A report detailing the …
UK single release: The Beatles’ Fourth Christmas Record – Pantomime: Everywhere It’s Christmas
The Beatles’ Fourth Christmas Record – Pantomime: Everywhere It’s Christmas was sent to members of The Beatles’ UK fan club on this day.
Recording, mixing: Strawberry Fields Forever
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick Following a six-day hiatus, The Beatles resumed working on ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ in a session which began …
Recording, mixing: Strawberry Fields Forever
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick The Beatles continued working on their remake of ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ during this session, which began at …
UK album release: A Collection Of Beatles Oldies
Since 1966 was to have no new Beatles long-player released for the UK Christmas market, EMI decided to release its first greatest hits compilation.
Recording, editing: When I’m Sixty-Four, Strawberry Fields Forever
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producers: George Martin, Dave Harries Engineers: Geoff Emerick, Dave Harries The Beatles worked on two songs on this day: ‘When I’m Sixty-Four’ and …
Recording: Christmas radio messages, When I’m Sixty-Four
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick The Beatles recorded the first song for Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band on this day, along …
Mixing, editing: Pantomime: Everywhere It’s Christmas
Room 53, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: Tony Barrow Engineer: Geoff Emerick The Beatles’ fourth Christmas record, Pantomime: Everywhere It’s Christmas, was mixed in mono and edited for release …
Recording, mixing: Strawberry Fields Forever
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick The Beatles recorded two more takes of ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’, numbered 5 and 6, during this 2.30-8pm …
Recording, mixing: Strawberry Fields Forever
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick The Beatles recorded three more takes of ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ during this second session for the song. …
John Lennon films a sequence for Not Only… But Also
John Lennon filmed a second appearance on the comedy television show Not Only… But Also on 27 November 1966.
Recording: Pantomime: Everywhere It’s Christmas
Dick James House, 71-75 New Oxford Street, London Producer: George Martin The Beatles’ fourth Christmas record, Pantomime: Everywhere It’s Christmas, was recorded on this day at the first floor …
Recording: Strawberry Fields Forever
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick With touring behind them, The Beatles retreated from public view to begin work on their eighth album. …
Brian Epstein holds a party for The Four Tops in London
The Four Tops had performed at the Savile Theatre in London on 13 November 1966. The venue was owned by The Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein, and the backdrop for …
Paul McCartney has the idea for Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
Paul McCartney had flown to France on 6 November 1966, and met Mal Evans in Bordeaux on 12 November before flying to Kenya for a safari holiday.
Paul McCartney meets Mal Evans in Bordeaux, France
One week after beginning his road trip across France, Paul McCartney had a rendezvous with The Beatles’ roadie Mal Evans in Bordeaux.
Mixing, editing: This Boy, Day Tripper, We Can Work It Out
Room 65, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Engineer: Peter Bown This was the last of four mixing sessions to prepare stereo versions of Beatles songs ahead of the UK compilation …
Mixing: She Loves You
Room 53, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Engineer: Geoff Emerick George Martin was not present for this third stereo mixing session for the UK compilation A Collection Of Beatles Oldies …