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This day in Beatles history

13th July 1954 – the Recording Session that changed British Music History

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“Without Lead Belly, no Lonnie Donegan, without Lonnie Donegan, no Beatles.” – George Harrison. July 13th 1954 – one of the most important recording sessions in British rock and pop

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May 22nd 1968 The Press Launch for the Beatles’ ‘Apple Tailoring’ in the Kings Road Chelsea

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On May 22nd 1968, John Lennon and George Harrison attended a party at the Club Dell’Aretusa in the Kings Road, Chelsea,  to launch ‘Apple Tailoring’ which was opening just down

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John Lennon at Kenwood – May 1968

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Here are a series of photos, taken by my good friend Marilyn Demmen, of John Lennon, and his home Kenwood, in May 1968. Marilyn was a regular visitor, and sometimes

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9th May 1965 – A Busy ‘Day in the Life’ for the Beatles!

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Firstly, they all go to New Bond Street to be filmed going into the famous jeweler, Asprey. When filming, John saw lots of fans running towards him. He ran into

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26th April 1982 – Paul McCartney Releases ‘Tug of War’

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It was 36 years ago today – the release of Paul McCartney’s ‘Tug of War’ Album. I bought it on the day at Virgin in Oxford Street. On coming out

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April 24th – The Beatles in Pubs!

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1960 – John and Paul play as the Nerk Twins at the Fox and Hounds pub, Caversham, Berkshire. 1964 – the Beatles celebrate the completion of filming for A Hard

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April 20th 1964 – Paul McCartney films an unused Scene for A Hard Day’s Night

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April 20th 1964 – Filming: Paul McCartney’s unused scene in A Hard Day’s Night Paul McCartney filmed a solo sequence for The Beatles’ debut feature film A Hard Day’s Night on

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April 18th 1963 – Twist and Shout at the Royal Albert Hall!

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April 18th 1963. Yet another busy day for the Beatles. During the day, they do a photo session with Fiona Adams. One of the pics is selected as the cover

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11th February 1963 ‘Please Please Me’ in One Day

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On February 11th 1963, the Beatles recorded their debut album Please Please Me in one day! (Their second album took even longer :>) In an amazing recording session that lasted

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4th February 1968 – Recording Across the Universe – With a Little Help…

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February 4th 1968. The Beatles are recording Across the Universe at EMI, Abbey Road. Half way through the session, Paul McCartney comes out of the Studio, and asks the fans

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