November 1965

Mixing: 12-Bar Original

Room 65, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Engineer: Norman Smith The Beatles had recorded 12-Bar Original on 4 November 1965 for Rubber Soul, but it was never seriously considered for the final cut. On this day, however, a mono mix was made for the group's personal collections.

Radio: Pop Profile

The day after The Beatles were interviewed by BBC presenter Brian Matthew for Saturday Club, John Lennon and George Harrison again spoke to him for another radio show, Pop Profile.

Radio: Saturday Club

The Beatles returned to the BBC Aeolian Hall in central London to record an interview for the corporation's radio show Saturday Club.

The Beatles go Christmas shopping in Harrods

Harrods, the luxury department store in Knightsbridge, London, opened especially for The Beatles on this evening to allow the group to do their Christmas shopping away from fans.

Promotional films for We Can Work It Out, Day Tripper, Help!, Ticket To Ride and I Feel Fine

The Beatles returned to Twickenham Film Studios on this day to film promotional videos for their forthcoming single We Can Work It Out/Day Tripper, as well as older songs Help!, Ticket To Ride and I Feel Fine.

Paul McCartney compères for Gene Pitney

Paul McCartney was the compère for a Gene Pitney concert in Slough, England, on this day. He announced the various acts from behind the stage curtain without the audience knowing it was him.

George Martin decides the running order for Rubber Soul

The day after the final mixes for Rubber Soul were made, producer George Martin finalised the running order for the songs.

Mixing: I'm Looking Through You, You Won't See Me, Girl, Wait, The Word, Michelle

Studio One (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith With recording for Rubber Soul completed on 11 November 1965, all that was left to do were final mono and stereo mixes, and the deciding of the running order.

Recording, mixing: The Word, You Won't See Me, Girl, Wait, I'm Looking Through You

Room 65, Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith The last day of recording for Rubber Soul was a busy one, with four songs completed and another mixed for mono and stereo.

Recording, mixing: Run For Your Life, We Can Work It Out, The Word, I'm Looking Through You

Room 65, Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith In the afternoon, most likely without The Beatles being present, George Martin created stereo mixes of two recently-recorded songs. It was followed by an evening session in which the group completed two other songs.

Editing, mixing: The Beatles' Third Christmas Record, Michelle, What Goes On, Run For Your Life, Think For Yourself

Room 65, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith The Beatles were not present for this mono and stereo mixing session overseen by George Martin. Five recordings were prepared for release, including the group's third fan club message.

Recording: Beatle Speech, Think For Yourself, The Beatles' Third Christmas Record

Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith The Beatles had recorded George Harrison's If I Needed Someone in October 1965. On this day they recorded another of his compositions, Think For Yourself, under the working title Won't Be There With You.

Recording: I'm Looking Through You

Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith The Beatles had attempted to record Paul McCartney's I'm Looking Through You on 24 October 1965, but were unhappy with the results. They attempted a remake on this day, but it still wasn't considered good enough for Rubber Soul.

Recording: What Goes On, 12-Bar Original

Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith The Beatles were under pressure to complete the Rubber Soul album in time for the Christmas market. This necessitated two notable tactics: late-night recording sessions and the revival of old compositions.