Mixing: I Call Your Name
Studio Three (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin In an hour-long session, without The Beatles being present, George Martin created a mono mix of John Lennon’s …
Filming: A Hard Day’s Night
As on the previous day, The Beatles travelled between Acton, in west London, and Minehead in the west of England, filming more of the train sequences in their debut …
Mixing: I Should Have Known Better, If I Fell, Tell Me Why, And I Love Her, I’m Happy Just To Dance With You, I Call Your Name
Studio One (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith The Beatles were filming their debut feature film A Hard Day’s Night on this day, …
Filming: A Hard Day’s Night
The second day of filming for A Hard Day’s Night. The Beatles boarded a train at Acton Main Line railway station in west London, and headed for Minehead in …
US single release: Twist And Shout
A US-only single, ‘Twist And Shout’, was released on this day. Its b-side was ‘There’s A Place’.
The Beatles begin filming A Hard Day’s Night
On Monday 2 March 1964 The Beatles joined Equity, the actors’ union, only minutes before they began shooting their first film, the as-yet untitled A Hard Day’s Night.
Recording: I’m Happy Just To Dance With You, Long Tall Sally, I Call Your Name
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith The Beatles’ first Sunday recording session lasted just over three hours, in which time they recorded three …
Radio: From Us To You
The Beatles had recorded a BBC radio bank holiday special, From Us To You, on 18 December 1963, which was broadcast on Boxing Day. The show’s success ensured a …
Recording: And I Love Her, Tell Me Why, If I Fell
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith Having attempted to record Paul McCartney’s ‘And I Love Her’ on 25 and 26 February, The Beatles …
Recording, mixing: You Can’t Do That, Can’t Buy Me Love, I Should Have Known Better, And I Love Her
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith The day after The Beatles finished recording ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ and ‘You Can’t Do That’, both …
George Harrison’s 21st birthday
Following their recording session at EMI Studios, The Beatles helped George Harrison celebrate his 21st birthday.
Recording: Can’t Buy Me Love, You Can’t Do That, And I Love Her, I Should Have Known Better
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith Although The Beatles had taped much of ‘Can’t Buy Be Love’ while in Paris on 29 January …
Television: Big Night Out
Despite having returned to England just the day before from their first US trip, The Beatles continued work with an appearance on the ABC Television show Big Night Out.
Interviews: London Airport
After their successful first tour of America, The Beatles returned to London Airport at 8.10am, to be greeted by crowds of screaming fans.
Travel: Miami to New York to London
To return to England from America, The Beatles flew first from Miami to New York, where they boarded an aeroplane to take them to London. They arrived back the …
The Beatles meet Cassius Clay
On this day The Beatles were taken to the training camp of boxer Cassius Clay – later known as Muhammad Ali – who was preparing for his 25 February …
Day off in Miami
The day after their second Ed Sullivan Show appearance, The Beatles enjoyed a well-earned day off in Miami, in which they tried water-skiing.
The Beatles’ second Ed Sullivan Show
One week after their record-breaking debut on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Beatles made their second live appearance on the show.
Rehearsal for The Ed Sullivan Show
The day before their second appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Beatles spent all afternoon rehearsing at their Miami hotel.
Rehearsal for The Ed Sullivan Show
The Beatles’ second appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show was to take place at their Miami Hotel, the Deauville, on 16 February. Ahead of it they undertook a series …