Just as Ringo Starr had temporarily quit The Beatles in August 1968, George Harrison walked out on this day, unable to tolerate any longer the tensions within the group.
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Get Back/Let It Be sessions: day six
The sixth day of the Get Back/Let It Be sessions began with Paul McCartney working alone on a number of songs.
Get Back/Let It Be sessions: day five
On the fifth day of rehearsals for The Beatles' Get Back/Let It Be project, the group continued work on the stronger songs performed thus far, and tested out arrangements on a number of others.
Get Back/Let It Be sessions: day four
The fourth day of the Get Back/Let It Be sessions was a somewhat typical blend of original song rehearsals, unstructured jamming and randomly-chosen cover versions.
Get Back/Let It Be sessions: day three
Following a weekend break, The Beatles' sessions and rehearsals for the Get Back/Let It Be project resumed on 6 January 1969.
Get Back/Let It Be sessions: day two
The second day of rehearsals for the Get Back/Let It Be sessions saw them play a number of songs, many of which were rough versions of rock 'n' roll oldies, improvisations and numbers from the Lennon-McCartney back catalogue.
Get Back/Let It Be sessions: day one
The darkest period of The Beatles' recording career was the Get Back enterprise - the group's attempt to return to their roots, which saw them initially rehearse and record songs for a television special and live performance.
George Harrison performs on Badge by Cream
George Harrison took part in a recording session for the British band Cream on this day, to record the song Badge. It took place at Wally Heider Studios in Los Angeles, with a further overdub at IBC Studios, without Harrison, in December.
Recording: Electronic Sound by George Harrison
While producing sessions for Jackie Lomax's debut album Is This What You Want in Los Angeles, George Harrison was introduced to synthesizer player Bernie Krause.
George Harrison produces Is This What You Want? by Jackie Lomax
The 10th and final Los Angeles recording session for Jackie Lomax's debut album Is This What You Want? took place on this day at Sound Recorders Studio. George Harrison produced the album for fellow Liverpudlian Lomax.
George Harrison produces Is This What You Want? by Jackie Lomax
The ninth Los Angeles recording session for Jackie Lomax's debut album Is This What You Want? took place on this day at Sound Recorders Studio.
George Harrison produces Is This What You Want? by Jackie Lomax
The eighth Los Angeles recording session for Jackie Lomax's debut album Is This What You Want? took place on this day at Sound Recorders Studio.
George Harrison produces Is This What You Want? by Jackie Lomax
There was a seven-day break between the sixth and this, the seventh, Los Angeles recording session for Jackie Lomax's debut album Is This What You Want?
George Harrison produces Is This What You Want? by Jackie Lomax
The sixth Los Angeles recording session for Jackie Lomax's debut album Is This What You Want? took place on this day at Sound Recorders Studio.
George Harrison produces Is This What You Want? by Jackie Lomax
The fifth Los Angeles recording session for Jackie Lomax's debut album Is This What You Want? took place on this day at Sound Recorders Studio.
Mixing: Hey Bulldog, All Together Now, All You Need Is Love, Only A Northern Song
Studios Three (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road Engineer: Geoff Emerick The final Beatles studio session in 1968 was for remaining stereo mixes for the Yellow Submarine soundtrack album.
George Harrison produces Is This What You Want? by Jackie Lomax
The third Los Angeles recording session for Jackie Lomax's debut album Is This What You Want? took place on this day at Sound Recorders Studio.
George Harrison produces Is This What You Want? by Jackie Lomax
The second Los Angeles recording session for Jackie Lomax's debut album Is This What You Want? took place on this day at Sound Recorders Studio.
George Harrison produces Is This What You Want? by Jackie Lomax
On 16 October 1968, George Harrison flew to Los Angeles for several weeks, returning in November.
Tape copying: Yer Blues, Don't Pass Me By
Studio One (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Tape operator: John Smith Final mono and stereo mixes for the White Album had been completed on the previous day, but this extra session was needed before the album was ready.
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