Today in Beatles History (17 January 1964 ) This was the second date of The Beatles’ residency at the Olympia Theatre, on Paris’s Boulevard des Capucines. The Beatles’ residency at the Olympia Theatre began on 16 January 1964 and ended on 4 February. They performed a set containing eight songs: From …
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The Beatles recorded a version of Chuck Berry’s rock ‘n’ roll classic Johnny B Goode in 1964, for the BBC radio show Saturday Club. Chuck Berry was another massive influence with Johnny B Goode. We’d go up to John’s bedroom with his little record player and listen to Chuck Berry …
Read More »06 January 1961 – The Beatles perform at St. John’s Hall, Bootle, Lancashire. The Beatles’ growing reputation is evidenced by the near-capacity crowd. The Beatles receive a fee of 6.5 pounds 06 January 1962 – The Beatles perform at the Cavern Club – a night show 06 January 1963 – On the final …
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TODAY IN BEATLES HISTORY 04 January 1962 – The Beatles topped the first Mersey Beat popularity poll. 04 January 1970 – George Harrison recorded the lead guitar solo for the album version of “Let It Be.” 04 January 1963 – On a short tour of Scotland, The Beatles perform at the …
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02 January 1963 – This was supposed to be the first night of a five-appearance Beatles tour of Scotland. But the show has to be cancelled due to terrible weather conditions during the worst winter weather in decades–icy cold and snowdrifts that makes the roads impassable. This after The Beatles’ …
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BEATLES HISTORY FOR TODAY 30 December 1999: George Harrison and his wife were attacked in their home during a robbery 30 December 1966: Mixing, recording: When I’m Sixty-Four, Penny Lane 30 December 1964: The Beatles put on two performances of “Another Beatles Christmas Show” at the Hammersmith Odeon in London. 30 December …
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Today in Beatles History 27 december 1960- The Beatles played a gig at the Town Hall in Litherland, Liverpool. 27 december 1963: The Times: What Songs The Beatles Sang by William Mann 27 december 1962: Live: Star-Club, Hamburg 27 december 1961: Live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (evening) 27 december 1967: Paul McCartney …
Read More »TODAY IN BEATLES HISTORY 26 December 1963 – Capitol Records released the Beatles’ “I Want to Hold Your Hand” backed with “I Saw Her Standing There.” (U.S. release) 26 December 1963 – The Beatles’ Christmas Show 26 December 1967 – The Beatles film, “Magical Mystery Tour,” premiered on BBC-TV. 26 December …
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Today in Beatles History 25-December 1959 – Richard Starkey, who later would be known as Ringo Starr, received a drum set for Christmas. 25-December1967 – Paul McCartney and Jane Asher become engaged, but they never married. 25-December 1981 – Michael Jackson called Paul McCartney and suggested that they write …
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Today in Beatles History 24 December 1980 –John Lennon – Gold Record single award for ‘(Just Like) Starting Over’ – Geffen 7″ RIAA certified US Gold Record Award 24 December 1963 : The Beatles at the Astoria in London on 24 December 1963 (Video) 24 December 1963- The Beatles’ Christmas …
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