The Beatles History: Daily action

** The following events in Beatles history all took place on March 17. **
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1961
The Beatles perform at Mossway Hall, Croxteth, Liverpool and at the
Liverpool Jazz Society. (1213)
1962
The Beatles perform at the Village Hall in Knotty Ash, Liverpool.
The evening was billed as a "St. Patrick's Night Rock Gala". The
promoter, Sam Leach, booked The Beatles and Rory Storm and the
Hurricanes to draw a big crowd so that he could make enough profits
to pay for his engagement party, scheduled to follow the night's
show. The Beatles attended Leach's party, which didn't end until
the following afternoon. (904)
1963
The Beatles, touring with Chris Montez and Tommy Roe, perform at
the Embassy Cinema in Peterborough. (1735)
1964
Filming for "A Hard Day's Night" at Les Ambassadeurs (a private
club) for the nightclub scene where they find Paul's 'grandfather'
(Wilfrid Brambell) gambling at "Le Circle Club". During the day
John Lennon gave an interview about his first book, "In His Own
Write", which is due to be published on the 23rd. (2061)
1965
The Beatles continue filming for "HELP!", in Austria. In the
curling rink with a bomb hidden in one of the curling stones.
Scenes of The Beatles in the bushes. This day a press release
announces that the upcoming movie will be titled "Eight Arms to
Hold You". (2317)
1967
The Beatles in the recording studio (Studio Two, EMI Studios,
London). The "Sgt. Pepper" recording sessions continue. This day
the orchestral score for "She's Leaving Home" is recorded. George
Martin had been busy with other matters, so Paul had asked
freelance producer/arranger Mike Leander to compose the
arrangement. Martin was a bit miffed, but he showed good grace
nonetheless. One of the ten musicians was harpist Sheila Bromberg,
the first woman to play on a Beatles recording. (2651)
1970
Release in Sweden of Beatles LP "Hey Jude" (Apple). (3819)
[R] 1972
UK release of Ringo Starr single "Back Off Boogaloo/Blindman"
(Apple). 8 weeks on the charts; highest position #2. (590)
[O] 1975
US release of Keith Moon's LP "Two Sides of the Moon". The album
contains cover versions of John Lennon's songs "Move Over Ms. L"
and "In My Life". Ringo Starr appears on two songs and came up
with the album's title. (3321)
[J] 1988
US re-release of John Lennon album "Imagine" on CD (Capitol). (424)
Hasta La Vista

** The following events in Beatles history all took place on March 18. **
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1962
The Beatles perform at the Casbah Coffee Club, West Derby,
Liverpool. (903)
1963
The Beatles perform at the Regal Cinema, Gloucester,
Gloucestershire (Montez/Roe tour). (1736)
1964
The Beatles continue filming for their first movie, "A Hard Day's
Night". Shooting of the "dressing room" scenes, at Twickenham Film
Studios. During a lull in the filming, The Beatles tape an
interview segment for the BBC radio program "The Public Ear". Fans
had requested that advance notice be given of any appearance by The
Beatles on the program, so Ringo tapes a promotional bit asking
fans to call all their friends so they could tune in and give a
listen. Broadcast on March 22. (2062)
1965
The Beatles in Austria working on "HELP!" (at this point titled
"Eight Arms to Hold You"). Filming at an Olympic ski-jump, on a
mountainside, and in a ski-resort cellar. (2318)
1965
John Lennon gives friend and ex-Quarry Man Pete Shotton 20,000
pounds to open Hayling Supermarkets. Presumably, John makes the
transfer through his solicitor, since he is filming in Austria at
the time. (2319)
1967
"Penny Lane" becomes the #1 single in the US (Billboard). (68)
1968
US release of Beatles single "Lady Madonna/The Inner Light"
(Capitol). 11 weeks on Billboard chart; highest position #4. (103)
[P] 1976
Paul McCartney's father, James McCartney, dies. (3532)
1996
Release of Beatles double CD "The Beatles Anthology 2" in the US
(Capitol/Apple/EMI) and the UK (Parlophone/Apple). Tracks: "Real
Love", "Yes It Is", "I'm Down", "You've Got to Hide Your Love
Away", "If You've Got Trouble", "That Means a Lot", "Yesterday",
"It's Only Love", "I Feel Fine", "Ticket to Ride", "Yesterday",
"Help!", "Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby", "Norwegian Wood (This
Bird Has Flown)", "I'm Looking Through You", "12-Bar Original",
"Tomorrow Never Knows", "Got to Get You Into My Life", "And Your
Bird Can Sing", "Taxman", "Eleanor Rigby (Strings Only)", "I'm Only
Sleeping (Rehearsal)", "I'm Only Sleeping (Take 1)", "Rock and Roll
Music", "She's a Woman", "Strawberry Fields Forever (Demo
Sequence)", "Strawberry Fields Forever (Take 1)", "Strawberry
Fields Forever (Take 7 & E*** Piece)", "Penny Lane", "A Day in the
Life", "Good Morning Good Morning", "Only a Northern Song", "Being
For the Benefit of Mr. Kite (Takes 1 & 2)"; "Being For the Benefit
of Mr. Kite (Take 7)"; "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds", "Within You
Without You (instrumental)", "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
(Reprise)"; "You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)"; "I Am the
Walrus", "The Fool On the Hill (Demo)"; "Your Mother Should Know",
"The Fool On the Hill (Take 4)"; "Hello Goodbye", "Lady Madonna",
"Across the Universe". Highest US chart position is #1, and
highest UK chart position is #1. [Note: one source gives March 19
as the US release date]. 442,000 copies of the album will be sold
in the US during its first week of release. (3430)
Hasta La Vista

** The following events in Beatles history all took place on March 19. **
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1961
The Beatles perform at the Casbah Coffee Club, West Derby,
Liverpool. (1212)
1962
The Beatles perform at the Kingsway Club, Southport. (902)
1963
The Beatles perform at the Regal Cinema, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
(Montez/Roe tour). (1737)
1964
Filming for The Beatles' first movie, "A Hard Day's Night" (as yet
untitled), continues at Twickenham Film Studios. Shooting of the
"TV Studio corridor" scenes (John meets a woman who thinks he looks
like "him", only to change her mind, which causes John to walk away
muttering and grousing). On the movie set the Beatles tape a radio
interview for the BBC program "Movie-Go-Round", for broadcast on
April 12. At lunchtime The Beatles rush to the Dorchester Hotel to
receive an award, and that evening they tape an appearance for the
most famous pop show in the UK "Top of the Pops" (see separate
entries). An exhausting day for the much-in-demand Beatles. (2063)
1964
The Beatles attend a luncheon at London's Dorchester Hotel, held by
the Variety Club of Great Britain, and receive awards for "Show
Business Personalities of 1963". Each Beatle gave a short
acceptance speech. The BBC broadcast a 30-minute film of the
ceremony on March 20. The ceremony was issued in 1993 in the US on
the CD "Beatles Tapes II. Early Beatlemania: 1963-64". (2064)
1964
The Beatles tape a television appearance for the most famous of UK
pop programs, "Top of the Pops" ("Top of the Pops" premiered on
January 1, 1964). The Beatles lip-sync to "Can't Buy Me Love" and
"You Can't Do That" (the songs on their latest single). Recorded
at London's Television Theatre. Broadcast on March 25. "Can't Buy
Me Love" is re-broadcast on April 8. (2065)
1965
The Beatles continue filming in Austria for their movie "HELP!".
Scenes filmed on a terrace and in the snow. (2320)
1970
A promotional film for "Let It Be" is broadcast on UK television,
on the program "Top of the Pops". (3009)
1984
UK re-release of Beatles single "Can't Buy Me Love/You Can't Do
That" (Parlophone). 20th anniversary reissue. Issued as a regular
single and also as a picture disc. (747)
Hasta La Vista

** The following events in Beatles history all took place on March 20. **
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1961
The Beatles perform at the ****rn Club at lunchtime, and that night
they appear at Hambleton Hall, Huyton, Liverpool. (1211)
1962
The Beatles perform at the ****rn Club -- a night show. (901)
1963
The Beatles, on tour with Chris Montez and Tommy Roe, perform at
the ABC Cinema, Romford, Es***. Also appearing on the tour are the
Terry Young Six, Debbie Lee, and The Viscounts. (1738)
1964
UK release of Beatles single "Can't Buy Me Love/You Can't Do That"
(Parlophone). 9 weeks on the charts; highest position #1. (512)
1964
Filming for "A Hard Day's Night" goes on at Twickenham Film
Studios: more "corridor scenes". (2066)
1964
The Beatles appear live on the UK television program "Ready Steady
Go!". They lip-sync to "It Won't Be Long", "You Can't Do That",
and "Can't Buy Me Love". They also gave an interview, took part in
a humorous fashion parade, and received a special award from the US
trade magazine "Billboard", in recognition of The Beatles having
the top three singles on the chart simultaneously. The Beatles'
appearance is included on a 1984 videocassette release, "Ready,
Steady, Go! Volume 1". (2067)
1965
"Eight Days a Week" is the #1 single in the US for the second week
in a row. (54)
1965
Final day of shooting in Austria for The Beatles' second movie
"HELP!" Filming the "Ticket to Ride" segment. (2321)
[J] 1967
John Lennon and Paul McCartney tape an interview with Brian
Matthew, discussing their focus on recording in the studio and
their disinterest in touring. John was particularly emphatic that
there would be no more tours, or as he said, "no more 'She Loves
You's'" (Lewisohn). John and Paul also tape acceptance speeches
for three 1966 Ivor Novello awards: The Most Performed Work of the
Year ("Michelle"); Runner-up to the Most Performed Work of the Year
("Yesterday"); and The 'A' Side of the Record Issued in 1966 Which
Achieved the Highest Certified British Sales in the Period 1st
January 1966 to 31st December 1966 ("Yellow Submarine"). (2652)
1967
The Beatles in the recording studio (Studio Two, EMI Studios,
London). Overdubbing The Beatles' vocals onto the pre-recorded
orchestral track of "She's Leaving Home". The song is finished.
(2653)
[J] 1969
John and Yoko are married at the British Consulate in Gibraltar
(near Spain) by magistrate Cecile Wheeler. The couple announce
that they will be staging many 'events' and 'happenings'. They had
flown to Gibraltar from Paris, and they return to Paris after the
ceremony. Said John, "It was all very quick, quiet, and British."
(3030)
[P] 1971
Paul McCartney's single "Another Day" reaches #1 in the UK charts.
(3256)
[R] 1972
US release of Ringo Starr single "Back Off Boogaloo/Blindman"
(Apple). 10 weeks on Billboard chart; highest position #9. (149)
[J] 1972
John and Yoko complete recordings for their album "Some Time in New
York City". (3464)
[P] 1978
US release of Wings single "With a Little Luck/Backwards Traveller
- Cuff Link" (Capitol). (226)
1995
US release of Beatles single "Baby It's You/I'll Follow the
Sun/Devil in Her Heart/Boys" (Capitol). (3322)
Hasta La Vista

** The following events in Beatles history all took place on March 21. **
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1961
The Beatles perform at the ****rn Club, Liverpool - their first
night show here. The Swinging Bluegenes top the bill. The Beatles
like the ****rn Club, not least for the lack of violence that
erupts frequently at other venues. For a fee of 5 pounds per
lunchtime session and 15 pounds per night session, The Beatles
sharpen the enormous talent that will take them to worldwide fame.
The small ****rn Club, which has no tables, is often packed with
hundreds of Beatles fans who are packed in like sardines--a fire
inspector's nightmare. The Beatles perform on a wooden stage that
is only two feet off the ground, and they play only an arm's length
from the packed fans (a closeness they will yearn for when they
achieve world fame and have to play in stadiums, far-removed from
their hysterical fans). John Lennon's manner is copied by the male
fans, while the girls are attracted to Paul, some to George, but
most of them to the enigmatic Pete Best. (1210)
1962
The Beatles perform at the ****rn Club -- a lunchtime show. (900)
1963
The Beatles travel to BBC Piccadilly Studios, London, to record a
BBC radio program, "On the Scene". They perform three songs,
"Misery", "Do You Want to Know a Secret", and "Please Please Me".
The show is broadcast on March 28. After recording the radio
program, The Beatles drive south to Croydon to rejoin the
Montez/Roe tour for that evening's performance. (1740)
1963
The Beatles, on the Montez/Roe tour, perform at the ABC Cinema in
West Croydon, Surrey. (1741)
1964
"She Loves You" becomes the #1 single in the US (Billboard).
Beatles singles have held the #1 spot for 8 straight weeks. (40)
1965
The film crew leaves Obertauern, Austria, after the completion of
locale shooting for the movie "HELP!", but The Beatles remain
behind for a day of rest. (2322)
1967
The Beatles in the recording studio (Studio Two, EMI Studios,
London). Attempts are made to record the vocals for "Getting
Better". John Lennon had taken LSD and was feeling ill, so George
Martin (unaware that John was tripping) took him to the rooftop for
some fresh air. When Paul and George realized where John was, they
hurriedly got him off of the roof and back into the safety of the
studio. The " Getting Better" vocals had to be put off for another
day. However, the "Lovely Rita" piano solo is successfully
recorded. (2655)
[J] 1984
"Strawberry Fields", a tear-shaped memorial garden in New York's
Central Park dedicated to John Lennon, is officially dedicated.
(3608)
[P] 1989
US release of Paul McCartney CD boxed set, which included four CDs:
"McCartney", "Red Rose Speedway", "Ram", and "McCartney II"
(Capitol). (445)
Hasta La Vista

** The following events in Beatles history all took place on March 22. **
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1961
The Beatles perform at the ****rn Club - a lunchtime show. (1209)
1962
The Beatles perform at the ****rn Club -- a night show. (899)
1963
UK release of Beatles' LP "Please Please Me" (Parlophone). The
Beatles' first album. Songs: "I Saw Her Standing There", "Misery",
"Anna", "Chains", "Boys", "Ask Me Why", "Please Please Me", "Love
Me Do", "P.S. I Love You", "Baby It's You", "Do You Want to Know a
Secret", "A Taste of Honey", "There's a Place", and "Twist and
Shout". Highest chart position: #1. (499)
1963
The Beatles, on the Montez/Roe tour, perform at the Gaumont Cinema
in Doncaster. (1742)
1964
The Beatles enjoy a rare Sunday not working. During the first four
weeks of filming for "A Hard Day's Night", The Beatles worked
Monday through Friday and took the weekends off. It was all over
by April, when they resumed working on weekends. (2069)
1965
US release of Beatles LP "The Early Beatles" (Capitol). Songs:
"Love Me Do", "Twist and Shout", "Anna", "Chains", "Boys", "Ask Me
Why", "Please Please Me", "P.S. I Love You", "Baby It's You", "A
Taste of Honey", and "Do You Want to Know a Secret". Having
obtained the rights to these early Beatles tracks from VeeJay,
Capitol feels obliged to issue them again, despite the many
repackagings of these songs that VeeJay had marketed. It will sell
over half a million copies. 33 weeks on Billboard chart; highest
position #43. (80)
1965
The Beatles leave Austria and return to London, having completed
the second round of location filming for the movie "HELP!" (2323)
1967
The Beatles in the recording studio (Studio Two, EMI Studios,
London). Overdubbing dilruba and swordmandel parts onto "Within
You Without You". (2656)
[J] 1970
During an interview with a reporter from the French magazine
"L'Express", John Lennon states that The Beatles smoked marijuana
in a restroom at Buckingham Palace on the day they were invested
with their MBE's (in 1965). Questioned about John's comment, a
spokesman for Buckingham Palace replies, "Obviously when people
come along to an investiture toilet facilities are available."
(3214)
[J] 1971
US release of John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band single "Power to the
People/Touch Me" (Apple). The flip side is a Yoko Ono song. 9
weeks on Billboard chart; highest position #11. (137)
[J] 1972
John and Yoko attend a preview of the movie "The Concert for Bangla
Desh" in New York the day before its general release. (3323)
1978
The Rutles' "All You Need Is Cash", an affectionate spoof of the
Beatles' career, is broadcast in the US. (3324)
1982
US release of 'Beatles' single "The Beatles Movie Medley/I'm Happy
Just to Dance With You" (Capitol). The A-side is a studio-produced
medley made up of fragments from previously-released Beatles songs.
Highest chart position is #12. (298)
1982
US release of Beatles compilation LP "Reel Music" (Capitol). Songs
from Beatles movies: "A Hard Day's Night", "I Should Have Known
Better", "Can't Buy Me Love", "And I Love Her", "Help!", "You've
Got to Hide Your Love Away", "Ticket to Ride", "Magical Mystery
Tour", "I Am the Walrus", "Yellow Submarine", "All You Need Is
Love", "Let It Be", "Get Back", and "The Long and Winding Road".
Highest chart position is #19. (299)
[G] 1988
US re-release of George Harrison compilation album "The Best of
George Harrison" on CD (Capitol). (425)
[J] 1988
US re-release of John Lennon album "Mind Games" on CD (Capitol).
(426)
1994
US re-release of Beatles vinyl singles labeled 'For Jukeboxes
Only': "I Want to Hold Your Hand/This Boy" (clear vinyl);
"Help!/I'm Down" (white vinyl); "Let It Be/You Know My Name (Look
Up the Number)" (yellow vinyl); "Strawberry Fields Forever/Penny
Lane" (red vinyl); "Twist and Shout/There's A Place" (pink vinyl);
and "Here Comes the Sun/Octopus's Garden" (orange vinyl). All
released by Capitol/CEMA. (495)
Hasta La Vista

** The following events in Beatles history all took place on March 23. **
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1962
The Beatles perform at the ****rn Club twice -- at lunchtime and
again at night. (898)
1963
The Beatles, touring with Chris Montez and Tommy Roe, perform at
City Hall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland. (1743)
1964
US release of EP "The Beatles - Souvenir of Their Visit to America"
(VeeJay). Includes the previously-released songs "Misery", "A
Taste of Honey", "Ask Me Why", and "Anna". VeeJay, having lost its
rights to new Beatles material to Capitol, will issue several
re-packagings of the album's worth of songs they still have control
over. Eventually, though, they lose rights to those songs as well.
(15)
[J] 1964
John Lennon's first book, "In His Own Write", is published in
London by Johnathan Cape. (2070)
[J] 1964
John Lennon appears on the live BBC television program "Tonight" to
promote the publication of his first book, "In His Own Write".
John is interviewed by Kenneth Allsop for four minutes after a few
brief extracts from the book are read by Cliff Michelmore, Derek
Hart, and Allsop. (2071)
1964
Filming resumes for "A Hard Day's Night" at the Scala Theatre in
central London. The Beatles exit a car outside and enter under a
canvas. Wilfrid Brambell, having escaped from the police, stands
outside trying to weasel his way inside. John, Paul, and George
then run out to go get Ringo. (2072)
1964
The Beatles attend an awards event at the Empire Ballroom,
Leicester Square, London to receive two Carl-Alan Awards from
Prince Philip for "Best Beat Group" and "Best Single" for the year
1963. (2073)
1967
At a ceremony held at the Playhouse Theatre in London, The Beatles
are awarded three Ivor Novello awards for 1966 (Best-selling
British single "Yellow Submarine", most-performed song "Michelle",
and next-most-performed song "Yesterday"). None of the Beatles
attend, although John and Paul provided pre-taped acceptance
speeches. The winning songs are played by Joe Loss and his
Orchestra, and the lead vocal for "Michelle" is sung by Ross
MacManus, whose son will go on to become a professional musician
using the name Elvis Costello. (2654)
1967
The Beatles in the recording studio (Studio Two, EMI Studios,
London). Completion of "Getting Better". The vocals and bongos
are successfully overdubbed. (2657)
[R] 1968
Ringo Starr attends a private screening of the movie "Around the
World in 80 Days", hosted by Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton,
at the Coliseum Cinerama. Afterwards, Ringo attends a supper party
at the Dorchester Hotel with Taylor and Burton. (2827)
[P] 1970
Paul McCartney in the recording studio (Studio Three, EMI Studios,
London). Making copies of the master tape of his
soon-to-be-released solo album "McCartney". Only days away from
announcing his split from The Beatles, McCartney had secretly
recorded his album using the pseudonym "Billy Martin" to book the
studio time. (3215)
[O] 1970
US release of the "Leon Russell" LP, on which George Harrison plays
guitar and Ringo Starr plays drums. (3216)
1970
In Room Four of EMI Studios in London (at the same time that Paul
McCartney is making tape copies in Studio 3), Phil Spector begins
're-producing' the "Get Back" tapes into the "Let It Be" album. On
this day he works on "I've Got a Feeling", "Dig a Pony", "One After
909", "I Me Mine", and "Across the Universe". (3217)
[P] 1973
UK release of Paul McCartney and Wings single "My Love/The Mess"
(Apple). 8 weeks on the charts; highest position #9. (596)
[J] 1973
New York judge Ira Fieldsteel rules that John Lennon must leave the
United States within 60 days, but Yoko is granted permanent
residency. The US Immigration and Naturalization Bureau had
decided that Lennon is "undesirable". While they cite his drug
conviction as their chief objection to his remaining in the US,
their real concern is his political activism. Lennon's visitor's
visa had expired on Feb. 29, 1972. John and Yoko issue a statement
that they are "...not prepared to sleep in separate beds." (3325)
[J] 1984
UK re-release of John Lennon/Yoko Ono album "Milk and Honey" as a
picture disc (Polydor). (748)
[R] 1993
US re-release of Ringo Starr album "Goodnight Vienna" on CD
(Capitol/Apple/Parlophone). Includes bonus tracks "Back off
Boogaloo", "Blindman", and "Six O'clock" (long version previously
available on limited formats). (484)
Hasta La Vista

** The following events in Beatles history all took place on March 24. **
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1961
The Beatles perform at the ****rn Club - a lunchtime show. (1208)
1962
The Beatles perform at the Heswall Jazz Club, Barnston Women's
Institute, Heswall, Wirral, Cheshire. (897)
1963
The Beatles, on tour with Chris Montez and Tommy Roe, perform in
their hometown of Liverpool, at the Empire Theatre. This is The
Beatles' first appearance in Liverpool in more than a month. The
group's loyal ****rn fans saw their worst fears being
realized--that The Beatles' rocketing popularity would take them
away from Liverpool. (1744)
1964
Filming at the Scala Theatre in London for "A Hard Day's Night"
(although the film is still untitled at this point). (2074)
1965
The Beatles filming in England (at Twickenham Studios) for the
movie "HELP!" They work on "interior temple scenes", including the
one where they "dive through a hollow sacrificial altar and into
water", that scene cutting to the swimming pool scene filmed in the
Bahamas on February 23. (2324)
1966
The Beatles attend the world premiere of the movie "Alfie" in
London. (2463)
[J] 1969
John and Yoko have lunch in Paris with surrealist artist Salvador
Dali. (3031)
[O] 1970
US release of single "Govinda/Govinda Jai Jai" by the Radha Krishna
Temple (Apple). The single was produced by George Harrison. (3941)
[J] 1973
John Lennon appeals the 60-day deportation order issued against him
on the previous day. (3326)
1980
US release of Beatles LP "The Beatles Rarities" (Capitol). Songs:
"Love Me Do", "I'm Only Sleeping", "Helter Skelter", "Don't Pass Me
By", "I Am the Walrus", "Across the Universe", "Sgt. Pepper Inner
Groove", "Misery", "There's a Place", "Sie Liebt Dich", "And I Love
Her", "Help!", "Penny Lane", "The Inner Light", and "You Know My
Name (Look Up the Number)". The inside of the gatefold cover has
an uncropped, full-size photo used for the notorious "butcher"
cover. The "rare" selections were picked because they were either
alternate versions, single B-sides, stereo/mono variations,
previously unreleased versions, or songs that had relatively
limited distribution. Highest position in Billboard charts: #21.
(256)
Hasta La Vista

** The following events in Beatles history all took place on March 25. **
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1962
The Beatles perform at the Casbah Coffee Club, West Derby,
Liverpool. (896)
1963
On a rare day off from recording and performing, The Beatles spend
the day with photographer Dezo Hoffman, who shoots both still
photos and some 8mm movie footage of The Beatles at a variety of
locations around Liverpool. (1745)
1964
Filming at the Scala Theatre in London for "A Hard Day's Night" (as
yet untitled). (2075)
1966
The Beatles pose for photos for the cover of the American LP
"Yesterday and Today", taken by photographer Robert Whitaker. The
Beatles pose in butcher's smocks, with dismembered dolls and pieces
of butchered meat. One of these is used for the famous/infamous
"butcher" album cover that is recalled/banned by horrified Capitol
Records executives. (2464)
[J] 1969
John and Yoko spend their honeymoon staging a week-long bed-in for
peace in Room 902 of the Amsterdam Hilton, Amsterdam, The
Netherlands. The "event" is chronicled in the Beatles' song "The
Ballad of John and Yoko": "Drove from Paris to the Amsterdam
Hilton/ Talking in our bed for a week/ The news people said/ 'Hey,
what you doin' in bed?'/ I said, 'We're only tryin' to get us some
peace!'"--John Lennon. For a week, John and Yoko give
international interviews that are reported by newspapers, radio,
television, and newsreels worldwide. John and Yoko ignore the
hostility, incredulity, and guffaws with which much of the world
respond to their peace campaign. The media plays right into their
hands, spreading the peace message even when that isn't their
intent. John and Yoko become clearly defined as champions of peace
and humanitarianism. The week-long event is filmed, and a
60-minute film, "Honeymoon" is e***ed from the footage. During the
week, John and Yoko also record audio selections that will comprise
one side of their third "experimental" LP, "The Wedding Album".
(3032)
1970
Phil Spector continues transforming the "Get Back" tapes into the
"Let It Be" album. E***ing and re-mixing "For You Blue" and "Two
of Us". He also works on "Teddy Boy", which will be dropped from
the album, partly due to the fact that the song is included on Paul
McCartney's soon-to-be-released solo album "McCartney". (3218)
[P] 1976
US release of Wings LP "Wings at the Speed of Sound" (Capitol).
Songs: "Let 'Em In", "The Note You Never Wrote", "She's My Baby",
"Beware My Love", "Wino Junko", "Silly Love Songs", "Cook of the
House", "Time to Hide", "Must Do Something About It", "San Ferry
Anne", and "Warm and Beautiful". 51 weeks on Billboard chart;
highest position #1. (200)
[O] 1995
Having resolved past antagonisms, Yoko Ono and Paul McCartney join
in recording Yoko's song "Hiroshima's Sky Is Always Blue", a
memorial to the victims of the atomic bomb for the 50th anniversary
of the Hiroshima bombing. Linda McCartney and Sean Lennon are
there as well. (3327)
Hasta La Vista

** The following events in Beatles history all took place on March 26. **
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Beatles * [J] John * [P] Paul * [G] George * [R] Ringo * [O] Other
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1961
The Beatles perform at the Casbah Coffee Club, West Derby,
Liverpool, their last performance before traveling to Hamburg, West
Germany, for their second visit. (1207)
1962
The Beatles perform at the ****rn Club -- a lunchtime show. (895)
1963
The Beatles, on tour with Chris Montez and Tommy Roe, perform at
the Granada Cinema in Mansfield. (1746)
1964
Filming at the Scala Theatre in London for "A Hard Day's Night".
(2076)
[J] 1969
John and Yoko hold the second day of their Amsterdam "bed-in for
peace". They record some of the material that is eventually
released as "Amsterdam", one side of their 3rd LP, "The Wedding
Album". (3033)
[P] 1979
US release of 12-inch single "Goodnight Tonight (extended
version)/Daytime Night-time Suffering" (Columbia). (248)
[R] 1991
US re-release of Ringo Starr album "Bad Boy" on CD (Epic). (464)
[J] 1999
The Amsterdam Hilton, site of John and Yoko's March 1969 bed-in for
peace, opens an exhibition of John Lennon's art to celebrate the
30th anniversary of the bed-in. This is the largest exhibition of
Lennon's art ever shown, and it includes pieces from the Bag One
series which, when first exhibited in London in 1970, were
confiscated by police as being obscene. Some of Lennon's lyrics
are also on display ("Day Tripper", "Nowhere Man", "Woman", "Real
Love", and "Beautiful Boy"). Half of the works on display are for
sale, with one piece to be raffled for charity. The exhibition is
slated to run through April 5. (3862)
Hasta La Vista