Lucy Vodden, who inspired Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, dies
Lucy Vodden, who helped inspire The Beatles’ song ‘Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds’, has died at the age of […]
1967
Unpublished George Harrison lyrics go on show at British Library
Previously unseen lyrics written by George Harrison, written in early 1967, today went on permanent display at the British Library
Struggling Penny Lane businesses ask for help
Small businesses in Liverpool have called on tourism bosses to improve the struggling area of Penny Lane, made famous by
Recording: Oh! Darling, Octopus’s Garden
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: Chris Thomas/The Beatles Engineer: Jeff Jarratt The Beatles began work on Ringo Starr’s
Paul McCartney justifies Magical Mystery Tour
Generally perceived to be The Beatles’ first artistic failure, the Magical Mystery Tour film was disliked by critics and viewers
Paul McCartney and Jane Asher announce their engagement
After four years together, on 25 December 1967 Paul McCartney and Jane Asher announced their engagement to be married.
UK EP release: Magical Mystery Tour
More than two weeks before its accompanying film received its premiere on BBC television, The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour EP
The Apple Boutique opens
One of the first business ventures by The Beatles’ Apple Corps was the Apple Boutique, which opened on 7 December
Launch party at the Apple Boutique
Two days ahead of the opening of The Beatles’ Apple Boutique at 94 Baker Street, London, a launch party and
Editing: Christmas Time (Is Here Again)
Studio One (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick The Beatles’ fifth fan club Christmas
Recording, mixing: Christmas Time (Is Here Again)
Studio Three, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick The Beatles’ fifth fan club Christmas record was
US single release: Hello, Goodbye
The Beatles’ last US single of 1967 appeared three days after it was issued in the United Kingdom. It was
US album release: Magical Mystery Tour
In the UK The Beatles chose to issue the six songs from the Magical Mystery Tour film as a double
UK single release: Hello, Goodbye
The Beatles’ third and final single of 1967 was issued in the UK on this day: ‘Hello, Goodbye’, with ‘I
Tape copying: Yellow Submarine soundtrack songs
Room 13, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Engineer: Malcolm Davies During this five-hour session, engineer Malcolm Davies made tape copies of
Tape copying: Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise), Nowhere Man
Studio Two (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road Engineer: Geoff Emerick During this brief session, which ran from 2.30-3.30pm, balance
Mixing, editing: I Am The Walrus
Room 53, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick On this, the day that stereo copies of
Mixing: Hello, Goodbye
Studio Two (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick On 10 November 1967, The Beatles
Filming: Hello, Goodbye
The Beatles filmed promotional footage for their forthcoming single ‘Hello, Goodbye’ at London’s Saville Theatre on this day.
Recording, mixing, editing: Blue Jay Way, Flying, Magical Mystery Tour
Studios One and Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineers: Ken Scott, Geoff Emerick This busy day saw