Trident Studios, London
Producer: George Martin
The fourth recording session for Ringo Starr’s debut studio album, Sentimental Journey, took place on this day.
On 7 November he had recorded the song ‘Stardust’ with George Martin producing. On this follow-up session Starr added his lead vocals. The session began at 4pm but the end time is not known.
Also during this session, the backing track for another song, ‘Dream’, was recorded. It featured strings, horns, piano, chimes, acoustic guitar, bass guitar and drums. ‘Dream’ had been a 1945 hit for the Pied Pipers; George Martin wrote a new arrangement for Starr, which was recorded at EMI Studios on 10 February 1970.
Both ‘Dream’ and ‘Stardust’ were mixed by Geoff Emerick at EMI Studios four days later on 18 November 1969.
Also on this day...
- 2023: Paul McCartney live: Foro Sol, Mexico City
- 2017: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
- 2013: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Auditorio Nacional, Mexico City
- 2012: Paul McCartney live: Minute Maid Park, Houston
- 2009: Sgt Pepper to be released as downloadable content for The Beatles: Rock Band
- 2002: Paul McCartney live: Tokyo Dome, Tokyo
- 1993: Paul McCartney live: Tokyo Dome, Tokyo
- 1975: Wings live: Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
- 1974: George Harrison live: Tucson Community Center, Tucson
- 1969: UK album release: Wedding Album by John & Yoko
- 1964: Television: Thank Your Lucky Stars
- 1963: The Beatles live: ABC Cinema, Exeter
- 1962: The Beatles live: Star-Club, Hamburg
- 1961: The Beatles live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (evening)
- 1961: The Beatles live: Merseyside Civil Service Club, Liverpool
- 1960: The Beatles live: Kaiserkeller, Hamburg
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