Today in Beatles History: July 31

** The following events in Beatles history all took place on July 31. **

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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 ****rn Club at lunchtime. They appear
at Litherland Town Hall, Liverpool, that night.

1963
The Beatles perform at the Imperial Ballroom in Nelson.

1967
Ringo, on behalf of The Beatles, records a farewell message for
pirate radio station Radio London, which will cease broadcasting on
August 5.

1968
The Beatles in the recording studio (Trident Studios, 17 St. Anne's
Court, London). The Beatles record at this new studio in London,
to utilize its 8-track equipment (EMI is still using 4-track
recorders, their new 8-track equipment awaiting installation).
Four takes of "Hey Jude". The session begins at 2:00 pm and ends
at 4:00 am. [Thanks to Stefan Gray for correct information on the
address of Trident Studios].

1968
The Beatles give up on the Apple Boutique. It closes down, The
Beatles doing this in a rather extravagant manner--they give away
all of the remaining merchandise, allowing anyone entering the shop
to take what they want. This isn't advertised, but word of mouth
soon results in a large crowd gathering, and the police have to be
called in to maintain order.

1969
The Beatles in the recording studio (Studio Two, EMI Studios,
London). Ad***ional overdubs bring "You Never Give Me Your Money"
to completion. Drums, tympani, and vocals are overdubbed onto
"Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight".

[G] 1981
UK release of George Harrison single "Teardrops/Save the World"
(Dark Horse).

1982
UK release of 10-inch LP "The Savage Young Beatles" (Charly).
Originally released in the US in 1964 as "This Is The Savage Young
Beatles". Includes the songs "Why", "Cry For a Shadow", "Take Out
Some Insurance on Me Baby", and "Sweet Georgia Brown".

2000
The Record Industry Association of America has certified new
multi-platinum sales totals in the US for six Beatles albums. "The
Beatles" (aka "The White Album") has reached the 18 million mark,
making it one of the seven highest-certified albums. Other
certifications: "Love Songs" (3 million); "Revolver" (5 million);
"Magical Mystery Tour" (6 million); "The Beatles/1962-1966" (14
million); and "The Beatles/1967-1970" (15 million). The Beatles'
total certified sales in the US to date is 113.5 million.



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