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january 1962

Decca Studios, 165 Broadhurst Gardens, West Hampstead, London, 1963

The Beatles audition for Decca Records

Monday 1 January 1962

The Beatles’ famous audition for Decca Records took place in London on New Year’s Day in 1962.

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Junk

Paul McCartney recorded a demo of 'Junk' at George Harrison's house in Esher, Surrey, towards the end of May 1968. The Beatles recorded 26 demo songs at the time, many of which subsequently appeared on the White Album.
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On this day in Beatles history

2014: Paul McCartney postpones Tokyo shows
2013: Paul McCartney live: Amway Center, Orlando
2003: Paul McCartney live: Königsplatz, Munich
2002: Paul McCartney live: National Car Rental Center, Sunrise
1997: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
1976: Wings live: Omni Coliseum, Atlanta
1973: Wings live: Empire Theatre, Liverpool
1970: US album release: Let It Be
1966: Recording, mixing: Got To Get You Into My Life
1965: Recording: post-sync work for Help!
1963: The Beatles live: Adelphi Cinema, Slough – their tour with Roy Orbison begins
1962: The Beatles live: Star-Club, Hamburg
1961: The Beatles live: Top Ten Club, Hamburg

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