A great influence to George Harrison by Buddy Holly, or like the later artist was profoundly influenced by the earlier one.And if that’s still not enough, the songs sound so much alike it’s spooky, a single acoustic guitar strummed at an insistent rock tempo, with just a little percussive ornamentation …
Read More »The Beatles – The Night Before 1965
The guitar solo that appears on ‘The Night Before’ was recorded in February 17, 1965 and it is such a clever idea that it could not go unacknowledged. George and Paul play the double-tracked solo, an octave apart. Genius! “George and Paul are playing the same break exactly, both playing …
Read More »The Beatles – When I Get Home
Homage to Cynthia Lennon that would turn today September 10, 82 years old. A song that John wrote to her.Regarding When I Get Home and other songs John wrote for the “A Hard Day’s Night” album, McCartney expressed that they “may have been based in real experiences…with Cynthia or whatever, …
Read More »November 11, 1968 – George Harrison – Jackie Lomax
The th and final day of recording at Sound Recorders Studio in Los Angeles for Jackie Lomax’s debut album ‘ Is This What You Want? ‘. George Harrison produced the album. During this day’s session, session musician Bernie Krause added the Moog III synth to the songs ‘ Is This …
Read More »August 12, 1971 – John Lennon & Yoko Ono donated £1,000 to the union Fighting Fund for the Upper Clyde Shipbuilders Scottish Union
AUGUST 12, 1971 – John Lennon & Yoko Ono donated £1,000 to the union Fighting Fund for the Upper Clyde Shipbuilders Scottish Union who were refusing to stop work at the Glasgow site after being made redundant. Lennon sent roses, the check, and a card in support of a rally for …
Read More »JULY 6, 1964 – A charity premiere of the Beatles’ first film “A Hard Day’s Night” was held at London’s Pavilion Theatre
JULY 6, 1964 – A charity premiere of the Beatles’ first film “A Hard Day’s Night” was held at London’s Pavilion Theatre in Piccadilly Circus with crowds lining up a full twelve hours early to buy tickets. The band themselves attend the premiere (on the eve of Ringo Starr’s 24th birthday …
Read More »JULY 3, 1967 Beatles have private party at the Speakeasy Club in London
JULY 3, 1967 – After finishing up and releasing the “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” album, the Beatles were ready to blow off some steam and threw a private party at the Speakeasy Club in London, England for the members of The Monkees who were in town for three sold …
Read More »JULY 6, 1957 – John Lennon was introduced to Paul McCartney when Lennon’s skiffle group called The Quarrymen
JULY 6, 1957 – John Lennon was introduced to Paul McCartney when Lennon’s skiffle group called The Quarrymen played at the garden fete of St Peter’s Church in Woolton, Liverpool, England.The performance took place on a stage in a field behind the church. In the band were John Lennon (vocals, guitar), …
Read More »JULY 4, 1966 – The Beatles played two shows at Rizal Memorial Football Stadium, Manila
JULY 4, 1966 – The Beatles played two shows at Rizal Memorial Football Stadium, Manila, in the Philippines to over 80,000 fans. The Beatles failed to appear at a palace luncheon reception hosted by President Marcos’ family, who were not informed that the Beatles had declined their invitation. President Ferdinand Marcos, …
Read More »MAY 23, 1966 – The Beatles released the “Paperback Writer” single backed with “Rain.”
According to disc jockey Jimmy Savile, McCartney wrote “Paperback Writer” in response to a request from an aunt who asked if he could “write a single that wasn’t about love”. Savile said, “With that thought obviously still in his mind, he walked around the room and noticed that Ringo was reading …
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