March 12, 1969. Paul McCartney, the last eligible bachelor of The Beatles, broke many ladies’ hearts when he married American Photographer Linda Eastman at Marylebone registry office in London and thereafter went to St John’s Wood Church for a blessing. Linda’s daughter Heather Louise from her first marriage to Melville …
Read More »March 18, 1996 – The Beatles: Anthology 2 is released.
Anthology 2 is a compilation album by The Beatles, released by Apple Records on March 18, 1996. Like its predecessor, it topped the Billboard 200 Top Albums chart, and the UK Albums chart. It is the second of the three-volume Anthology collection, all of which tie-in with the televised special …
Read More »March 17, 1944 Pattie Boyd is born in Taunton, UKMarch 17, 1944
She is a former model and photographer from the UK. She was the wife of George Harrison and Eric Clapton, important rock and roll figures.When she was married to George Harrison and later to Eric Clapton, each musician dedicated a special song of hers to her. Both are among the …
Read More »March 18, 1968 – The Beatles: “Lady Madonna” b/w “The Inner Light” (Capitol 2138) 45 single is released in the US.
“Lady Madonna” is a song by The Beatles, primarily written by Paul McCartney (credited to Lennon–McCartney). It was recorded on 3 and 6 February 1968 before the Beatles left for India, and released on March 18 in the US. It reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the …
Read More »March 20, 1995 – The Beatles: Baby It’s You (EP) is released.
Baby It’s You is an extended play single (EP) by The Beatles, released on March 20, 1995. It reached #67 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #7 on the UK chart. The Beatles performed “Baby It’s You” as part of their stage act from 1961 until 1963. They recorded it …
Read More »March 22, 1982 – The Beatles: Reel Music is released.
Reel Music is a compilation album featuring a selection of songs by The Beatles that were featured in their films. The album was released on 22 March 1982 in the United States and the following day in the United Kingdom – nearly simultaneously with the theatrical re-release of the film, …
Read More »March 22, 1963 – The Beatles: Please Please Me is released in the UK.
Please Please Me is the debut album by The Beatles. Parlophone rush-released the album on 22 March 1963 in the UK to capitalize on the success of singles “Please Please Me” (#1 on most lists but only #2 on Record Retailer) and “Love Me Do” (#17). Only the mono version …
Read More »March 22, 1965 – The Beatles: The Early Beatles is released.
The Early Beatles is The Beatles’ sixth album on Capitol Records, and their eighth album for the American market, released on March 22, 1965. It reached #43 on the Billboard LP’s chart. The Early Beatles resembles more of an early compilation because all of the tracks had previously been featured …
Read More »Today In Beatles History – December 22
1963 Christmas concert at the Empire, Liverpool. ABC-TV broadcasts the concert at the Ardwick Apollo, Manchester (recorded November 20, 1963). Recording of Christmas edition of “Thank Your Lucky Stars”. 1964 Pickfair Films Limited is incorporated, with Brian one of its opening directors. 1965 UK. The Beatles single “Day Tripper”/”We Can …
Read More »ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: DECEMBER 23 1999
George Harrison’s home in Maui is broken into by Cristin Keleher. She cooks a frozen pizza, drinks beer from the fridge, started some laundry and phones her mother in New Jersey. Keleher was arrested and charged with burglary and theft. ( UPDATE ) Alleged Beatle stalker is killed. A woman …
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