Today in Beatles History

At the time, it had the highest debut on the Billboard Hot 100, coming in at Number 6. It was written and sung by Paul McCartney. It was their final single before McCartney announced his departure from the band. Both the Let It Be album and the US single “The …

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 …

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 …

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 …

“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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …