1968

Mixing: Lady Madonna

Studio Three (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick The final studio session before The Beatles flew to India to study meditation with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was for creation of final mono mixes of Lady Madonna.

John Lennon and George Harrison fly to India

The Beatles' long-planned trip to India finally got underway on this day, with John Lennon and George Harrison, plus their wives Cynthia and Pattie, flying from London Airport to Delhi, India.

Mal Evans flies to India

The Beatles' assistant Mal Evans gathered together luggage belonging to George and Pattie Harrison, her sister Jenny, plus John and Cynthia Lennon, to take it to India ahead of their trip to study Transcendental Meditation with

Recording, mixing: Hey Bulldog

Studio Three, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick Just days before they were due to fly to India to study meditation with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, The Beatles recorded a brand new song during the filming of a promotional clip for Lady Madonna.

Recording, mixing: The Inner Light, Across The Universe

Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineers: Geoff Emerick, Ken Scott There were two scheduled recording sessions on this day. The first took place from 2.30-9pm and saw the completion of The Inner Light and further work on Across The Universe, while the second was a mixing session from 10pm to 12.15am.

Ringo Starr appears on Cilla Black's television show

Ringo Starr was not present for The Beatles' recording sessions on this day, as he was at the BBC's Television Theatre in London to rehearse and record an appearance on Cilla Black's television show Cilla.

Recording, mixing: The Inner Light, Lady Madonna

Studio One, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick Ringo Starr was not present at Abbey Road on this day, as he was rehearsing and filming an appearance on Cilla Black's television show Cilla, broadcast between 8 and 9pm.

Ringo Starr rehearses for Cilla Black's television show

Following rehearsals on 1 and 2 February, Ringo Starr took part in further preparations on this day for an appearance on Cilla Black's television show on 6 February 1968.

Recording: Across The Universe

Studio Three, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineers: Ken Scott, Martin Benge Work continued on John Lennon's song Across The Universe during two sessions on this day, which took place in Abbey Road's Studio Three from 2.30-5.30pm and 8pm-2am.

Recording: Lady Madonna, Across The Universe

Studio Three, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Ken Scott The Beatles began recording their first single of 1968, Lady Madonna, during two sessions on this day, from 2.30-6pm and 7pm-1.30am.

Ringo Starr rehearses for Cilla Black's television show

On 6 February 1968, Ringo Starr made an appearance on Cilla Black's television show. In the lead-up to the show he took part in three days of rehearsals, the second of which took place on this day.

Tape copying: Only A Northern Song

Studio Two (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick While Ringo Starr was rehearsing for an appearance on Cilla Black's BBC television show, George Martin made a copy of the vocal track for George Harrison's Only A Northern Song.

Ringo Starr rehearses for Cilla Black's television show

Ringo Starr made an appearance on Cilla Black's television show on 6 February 1968. In the lead-up to the show he took part in three days of rehearsals, the first of which took place on this day.

Radio: The Kenny Everett Show

John Lennon gave an interview on this day to Kenny Everett, for the presenter's BBC Radio 1 show.

Pattie Harrison models for Ossie Clark

Following the filming of The Beatles' cameo appearance in Yellow Submarine, John and Cynthia Lennon, along with George Harrison, attended a fashion show in London. George's wife Pattie was one of the models. The event took place at the Revolution club at 14-16 Bruton Place in London's Mayfair. The show was organised by the exclusive... Read more »

The Beatles film their Yellow Submarine appearance

All four Beatles were at Twickenham Film Studios on this day to record an on-screen appearance for the end of the Yellow Submarine film.

Apple opens offices at 95 Wigmore Street, London

Keen to expand their new business empire, The Beatles signed a one-year lease for office space for Apple on this day at 95 Wigmore Street, London.

Recording: Wonderwall Music by George Harrison

EMI Recording Studio, Bombay, India Producer: George Harrison Engineers: JP Sen, SN Gupta George Harrison had flown to India on 7 January 1968 to record the soundtrack for the film Wonderwall. The sessions began on 9 January in Bombay (Mumbai), and the fifth and final session took place on this day.

Recording: The Inner Light, Wonderwall Music

EMI Recording Studio, Bombay, India Producer: George Harrison Engineers: JP Sen, SN Gupta George Harrison had flown to India on 7 January 1968 to record the soundtrack for the film Wonderwall. The sessions took place from 9-13 January in Bombay (Mumbai). Work was mostly complete by 12 January.

Recording: Wonderwall Music by George Harrison

EMI Recording Studio, Bombay, India Producer: George Harrison Engineers: JP Sen, SN Gupta George Harrison had flown to India on 7 January 1968 to record the soundtrack for the film Wonderwall. The third session took place on this day.