John Lennon gave dozens of interviews towards the end of 1969, to plug Plastic Ono Band's various activities and to further his peace campaign with Yoko Ono. On this day he spoke to Harry Flower from South African radio.
December 1969
Album release: Live Peace In Toronto 1969 by Plastic Ono Band
Recorded on 13 September 1969 at the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival festival, Live Peace In Toronto 1969 marked the public debut of the hastily-assembled Plastic Ono Band.
George Harrison live at Falkoner Theatre, Copenhagen with Delaney & Bonnie
This was the second of three consecutive nights in which George Harrison joined husband and wife act Delaney & Bonnie onstage in Copenhagen, Denmark.
World première of The Magic Christian in London
Ringo Starr's second film, The Magic Christian, had its world première on this evening at the Odeon Theatre in Kensington, London.
George Harrison live at Falkoner Theatre, Copenhagen with Delaney & Bonnie
Earlier in December 1969 George Harrison had joined a number of dates of the English tour by husband and wife act Delaney & Bonnie. On this date the tour moved on to Copenhagen in Denmark, and Harrison again appeared as part of the band.
Recording: Octopus's Garden
Room 4, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineers: Geoff Emerick, Phil McDonald The last Beatles-related recording session of 1969 wasn't for a Beatles release at all. Instead it was for a television special celebrating George Martin, on which Ringo Starr had agreed to make an appearance.
Television: John Lennon and Yoko Ono on The Question Why
John Lennon and Yoko Ono took part in a televised debate on this evening for the BBC's religious series The Question Why.
George Harrison live at Fairfield Hall, Croydon with Delaney & Bonnie
This was George Harrison's sixth and final night performing on the UK tour of Delaney & Bonnie, a husband and wife act from the US.
George Harrison live at Empire Theatre, Liverpool with Delaney & Bonnie
This was George Harrison's fifth night performing with Delaney & Bonnie, the husband and wife act then on a brief tour of the UK.
Television: Ringo Starr and Peter Sellers on Frost On Saturday
In promotion of their film The Magic Christian, Ringo Starr and David Frost made a joint appearance on the Frost On Sunday television show on this evening.
Television: 24 Hours: The World Of John And Yoko - day five
The final day of a five-day shoot for the BBC documentary 24 Hours: The World Of John And Yoko took place at the Bull Hotel in Long Melford, Suffolk.
George Harrison live at City Hall, Newcastle with Delaney & Bonnie
This was George Harrison's fourth night performing with Delaney & Bonnie, the husband and wife act then on a brief tour of the UK.
John Lennon and Yoko Ono make Apotheosis 2
John Lennon and Yoko Ono had made a film titled Apotheosis in September 1969. Three months later they made a sequel.
Television: 24 Hours: The World Of John And Yoko - day four
The fourth day of a five-day shoot for the BBC documentary 24 Hours: The World Of John And Yoko took place in the countryside in Lavenham in Suffolk, England.
Mixing: Hey Jude, Revolution
Room 4, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineers: Geoff Emerick, Phil McDonald This was the second day of stereo mixing for the US compilation Hey Jude, following an initial session on 2 December 1969.
Recording, mixing: Item 1 and Item 2 by John Lennon and Yoko Ono
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: John Lennon Engineer: Geoff Emerick Although it was never released, a fourth album of experimental music by John Lennon and Yoko Ono was recorded on this day at EMI Studios.
George Harrison live at City Hall, Sheffield with Delaney & Bonnie
This was George Harrison's third night performing with Delaney & Bonnie, the husband and wife act then on a brief tour of the UK.
Television: 24 Hours: The World Of John And Yoko - day three
The third day of a five-day shoot for the BBC documentary 24 Hours: The World Of John And Yoko began at Tittenhurst Park before moving on to the Apple headquarters in Savile Row, London.
Recording, mixing: Blue Turning Grey Over You by Ringo Starr
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick A demo recording of Louis Armstrong's 1930 hit Blue Turning Grey Over You had been taped for Ringo Starr's debut studio album Sentimental Journey on 28 November 1969. On this day a 17-piece ensemble performed the backing track and Starr added his lead... Read more »
George Harrison live at Town Hall, Birmingham with Delaney & Bonnie
This was George Harrison's second night on tour with Delaney & Bonnie, following his opening shows in the night before in Bristol.
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