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· Nov 18
I made a Beatles starter pack for anyone new to Bluesky. There aren't any official bands accounts yet, but here are some good ones. Apologies to any I missed.
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16 January 1981:
John Lennon’s single Woman is released in the UK.
Woman spends two weeks at number one, and is in the UK charts for a total of 11 weeks.
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John Lennon’s single Woman is released in the UK.
Woman spends two weeks at number one, and is in the UK charts for a total of 11 weeks.
See more:
www.beatlesbible.com/people/john-...
Woman
Written by: Lennon Recorded: 8 August; 15 September 1980 Producers: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Jack Douglas Released: 17 November 1980 Available on: Double Fantasy Power To The People – The Hits John Lenn...
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January 16, 2026 at 11:27 AM
16 January 1981:
John Lennon’s single Woman is released in the UK.
Woman spends two weeks at number one, and is in the UK charts for a total of 11 weeks.
See more:
www.beatlesbible.com/people/john-...
John Lennon’s single Woman is released in the UK.
Woman spends two weeks at number one, and is in the UK charts for a total of 11 weeks.
See more:
www.beatlesbible.com/people/john-...
16 January 1980:
Paul McCartney is arrested in Tokyo after customs officials find 219 grams of marijuana, with a street value of 600,000 yen, hidden in his luggage and clothes.
McCartney is imprisoned for a total of 10 days until 25 January 1980.
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Paul McCartney is arrested in Tokyo after customs officials find 219 grams of marijuana, with a street value of 600,000 yen, hidden in his luggage and clothes.
McCartney is imprisoned for a total of 10 days until 25 January 1980.
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Paul McCartney is arrested in Japan for marijuana possession
Wings' 11-date tour of Japan was scheduled to run from 21 January to 2 February 1980. On 16 January Paul and Linda McCartney and their four children arrived in the country. Paul McCartney's previous a...
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January 16, 2026 at 11:24 AM
16 January 1980:
Paul McCartney is arrested in Tokyo after customs officials find 219 grams of marijuana, with a street value of 600,000 yen, hidden in his luggage and clothes.
McCartney is imprisoned for a total of 10 days until 25 January 1980.
www.beatlesbible.com/1980/01/16/p...
Paul McCartney is arrested in Tokyo after customs officials find 219 grams of marijuana, with a street value of 600,000 yen, hidden in his luggage and clothes.
McCartney is imprisoned for a total of 10 days until 25 January 1980.
www.beatlesbible.com/1980/01/16/p...
16 January 1970:
John Lennon's Bag One exhibition is raided by police, with eight artworks confiscated.
The explicit lithographs chronicled his wedding ceremony and honeymoon with Yoko Ono, and one of their bed-ins for world peace.
See more (NSFW):
www.beatlesbible.com/1970/01/16/j...
John Lennon's Bag One exhibition is raided by police, with eight artworks confiscated.
The explicit lithographs chronicled his wedding ceremony and honeymoon with Yoko Ono, and one of their bed-ins for world peace.
See more (NSFW):
www.beatlesbible.com/1970/01/16/j...
John Lennon’s Bag One exhibition is raided by police
John Lennon’s Bag One, an exhibition of lithographs including several containing erotic imagery, had opened on 15 January 1970. Just 24 hours later it was raided by police officers, who confiscated ei...
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January 16, 2026 at 11:23 AM
16 January 1970:
John Lennon's Bag One exhibition is raided by police, with eight artworks confiscated.
The explicit lithographs chronicled his wedding ceremony and honeymoon with Yoko Ono, and one of their bed-ins for world peace.
See more (NSFW):
www.beatlesbible.com/1970/01/16/j...
John Lennon's Bag One exhibition is raided by police, with eight artworks confiscated.
The explicit lithographs chronicled his wedding ceremony and honeymoon with Yoko Ono, and one of their bed-ins for world peace.
See more (NSFW):
www.beatlesbible.com/1970/01/16/j...
16 January 1969:
The tenth day of the Beatles' Get Back/Let It Be sessions, and the final one at Twickenham Film Studios.
The Beatles are not scheduled to attend, but Paul McCartney turns up to record a piano demo of the Abbey Road song Oh! Darling.
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The tenth day of the Beatles' Get Back/Let It Be sessions, and the final one at Twickenham Film Studios.
The Beatles are not scheduled to attend, but Paul McCartney turns up to record a piano demo of the Abbey Road song Oh! Darling.
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Get Back/Let It Be sessions: day 10
The tenth day of the Get Back/Let It Be sessions was the final one at Twickenham Film Studios. The Beatles had decided to relocate to the basement studio at their Apple Corps headquarters at 3 Savile ...
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January 16, 2026 at 11:23 AM
16 January 1969:
The tenth day of the Beatles' Get Back/Let It Be sessions, and the final one at Twickenham Film Studios.
The Beatles are not scheduled to attend, but Paul McCartney turns up to record a piano demo of the Abbey Road song Oh! Darling.
www.beatlesbible.com/1969/01/16/g...
The tenth day of the Beatles' Get Back/Let It Be sessions, and the final one at Twickenham Film Studios.
The Beatles are not scheduled to attend, but Paul McCartney turns up to record a piano demo of the Abbey Road song Oh! Darling.
www.beatlesbible.com/1969/01/16/g...
16 January 1964:
The Beatles celebrate after I Want To Hold Your Hand reaches number one in America.
"We all tried to climb onto Big Mal's back to go round the hotel suite: 'Wey-hey!' And that was it, we didn't come down for a week."
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The Beatles celebrate after I Want To Hold Your Hand reaches number one in America.
"We all tried to climb onto Big Mal's back to go round the hotel suite: 'Wey-hey!' And that was it, we didn't come down for a week."
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The Beatles reach number one in America
Following their first night of performances at the Olympia Theatre, Paris, The Beatles arrived back at the Hotel George V where they were told that 'I Want To Hold Your Hand' had reached number one in...
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January 16, 2026 at 11:21 AM
16 January 1964:
The Beatles celebrate after I Want To Hold Your Hand reaches number one in America.
"We all tried to climb onto Big Mal's back to go round the hotel suite: 'Wey-hey!' And that was it, we didn't come down for a week."
See more:
www.beatlesbible.com/1964/01/16/b...
The Beatles celebrate after I Want To Hold Your Hand reaches number one in America.
"We all tried to climb onto Big Mal's back to go round the hotel suite: 'Wey-hey!' And that was it, we didn't come down for a week."
See more:
www.beatlesbible.com/1964/01/16/b...
16 January 1964:
The Beatles begin an 18-night run of shows at the Olympia Theatre in Paris – with sound failure and fights!
Paul McCartney: "They like the wilder stuff over there, so we stuck in a wilder number to finish off with."
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The Beatles begin an 18-night run of shows at the Olympia Theatre in Paris – with sound failure and fights!
Paul McCartney: "They like the wilder stuff over there, so we stuck in a wilder number to finish off with."
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The Beatles live: Olympia Theatre, Paris
From this day until Thursday 4 February 1964, The Beatles performed 18 days of concerts at Paris' Olympia Theatre, on a nine-act bill, playing two and sometimes three sets each day. The Beatles closed...
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January 16, 2026 at 11:21 AM
16 January 1964:
The Beatles begin an 18-night run of shows at the Olympia Theatre in Paris – with sound failure and fights!
Paul McCartney: "They like the wilder stuff over there, so we stuck in a wilder number to finish off with."
See more:
www.beatlesbible.com/1964/01/16/l...
The Beatles begin an 18-night run of shows at the Olympia Theatre in Paris – with sound failure and fights!
Paul McCartney: "They like the wilder stuff over there, so we stuck in a wilder number to finish off with."
See more:
www.beatlesbible.com/1964/01/16/l...
16 January 1957:
The Cavern Club – later made world-famous by the Beatles – opens in Mathew Street, Liverpool.
"Everybody was thrilled to be in the Cavern on its opening night. We had good bands on and everybody had a great time."
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The Cavern Club – later made world-famous by the Beatles – opens in Mathew Street, Liverpool.
"Everybody was thrilled to be in the Cavern on its opening night. We had good bands on and everybody had a great time."
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The Cavern Club opens in Mathew Street, Liverpool
The Cavern Club, which was to become world-famous after The Beatles performed there nearly 200 times, opened its doors for the first time on the night of 16 January 1957. The opening bill featured the...
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January 16, 2026 at 11:21 AM
16 January 1957:
The Cavern Club – later made world-famous by the Beatles – opens in Mathew Street, Liverpool.
"Everybody was thrilled to be in the Cavern on its opening night. We had good bands on and everybody had a great time."
See more:
www.beatlesbible.com/1957/01/16/c...
The Cavern Club – later made world-famous by the Beatles – opens in Mathew Street, Liverpool.
"Everybody was thrilled to be in the Cavern on its opening night. We had good bands on and everybody had a great time."
See more:
www.beatlesbible.com/1957/01/16/c...
15 January 1970:
Bag One, John Lennon's exhibition of erotic lithographs, opens in London.
The lithographs chronicled his wedding ceremony and honeymoon with Yoko Ono, and one of their bed-ins for world peace.
See all the images here (NSFW):
www.beatlesbible.com/1970/01/15/j...
Bag One, John Lennon's exhibition of erotic lithographs, opens in London.
The lithographs chronicled his wedding ceremony and honeymoon with Yoko Ono, and one of their bed-ins for world peace.
See all the images here (NSFW):
www.beatlesbible.com/1970/01/15/j...
John Lennon’s Bag One exhibition opens in London
An exhibition of John Lennon’s erotic lithographs opened on this day at the London Arts Gallery at 22 New Bond Street, London W1. The lithographs, known collectively as Bag One, had been drawn by Lenn...
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January 15, 2026 at 10:29 AM
15 January 1970:
Bag One, John Lennon's exhibition of erotic lithographs, opens in London.
The lithographs chronicled his wedding ceremony and honeymoon with Yoko Ono, and one of their bed-ins for world peace.
See all the images here (NSFW):
www.beatlesbible.com/1970/01/15/j...
Bag One, John Lennon's exhibition of erotic lithographs, opens in London.
The lithographs chronicled his wedding ceremony and honeymoon with Yoko Ono, and one of their bed-ins for world peace.
See all the images here (NSFW):
www.beatlesbible.com/1970/01/15/j...
15 January 1969:
George Harrison rejoins the Beatles, after walking out of the group five days previously.
During the five-hour meeting he says he would leave the group unless the idea of a live show before an audience is dropped.
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George Harrison rejoins the Beatles, after walking out of the group five days previously.
During the five-hour meeting he says he would leave the group unless the idea of a live show before an audience is dropped.
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George Harrison rejoins The Beatles
All four Beatles met on this day to discuss their future, following George Harrison’s sudden departure on 10 January. The meeting took place at Brookfields, Ringo Starr's home in 1968-9. Harrison was ...
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January 15, 2026 at 10:29 AM
15 January 1969:
George Harrison rejoins the Beatles, after walking out of the group five days previously.
During the five-hour meeting he says he would leave the group unless the idea of a live show before an audience is dropped.
See more:
www.beatlesbible.com/1969/01/15/g...
George Harrison rejoins the Beatles, after walking out of the group five days previously.
During the five-hour meeting he says he would leave the group unless the idea of a live show before an audience is dropped.
See more:
www.beatlesbible.com/1969/01/15/g...
15 January 1964:
The Beatles perform a show in Versailles, their first live date in France – ahead of their 18-day season at the Paris Olympia.
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The Beatles perform a show in Versailles, their first live date in France – ahead of their 18-day season at the Paris Olympia.
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The Beatles live: Cinéma Cyrano, Versailles
Ahead of their 18-day season at the Paris Olympia, The Beatles played a warm-up show at the Cinéma Cyrano, 7 Rue Rameau, in Versailles. In the early afternoon The Beatles walked down the Champs-Élysée...
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January 15, 2026 at 10:28 AM
15 January 1964:
The Beatles perform a show in Versailles, their first live date in France – ahead of their 18-day season at the Paris Olympia.
See more:
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The Beatles perform a show in Versailles, their first live date in France – ahead of their 18-day season at the Paris Olympia.
See more:
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14 January 2008:
Liverpool 8, Ringo Starr’s fifteenth solo studio album, is released worldwide.
The album is made available on CD, USB wristband, and digital download. It reaches numbers 91 and 94 in the UK and US charts respectively.
www.beatlesbible.com/people/ringo...
Liverpool 8, Ringo Starr’s fifteenth solo studio album, is released worldwide.
The album is made available on CD, USB wristband, and digital download. It reaches numbers 91 and 94 in the UK and US charts respectively.
www.beatlesbible.com/people/ringo...
Liverpool 8
Recorded: 2006–2007 Producers: Ringo Starr, Mark Hudson, Dave Stewart Released: 14 January 2008 Personnel Ringo Starr: vocals, drums, percussion, organ, handclaps David A Stewart: guitar, backwards fa...
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January 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM
14 January 2008:
Liverpool 8, Ringo Starr’s fifteenth solo studio album, is released worldwide.
The album is made available on CD, USB wristband, and digital download. It reaches numbers 91 and 94 in the UK and US charts respectively.
www.beatlesbible.com/people/ringo...
Liverpool 8, Ringo Starr’s fifteenth solo studio album, is released worldwide.
The album is made available on CD, USB wristband, and digital download. It reaches numbers 91 and 94 in the UK and US charts respectively.
www.beatlesbible.com/people/ringo...
14 January 1969: Day 9 of the Beatles' Get Back/Let It Be sessions.
Paul McCartney: "What you need is a serious programme of work. Not an aimless rambling amongst the canyons of your mind. An aim in life… To wander aimlessly is very un-swinging. Unhip."
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Paul McCartney: "What you need is a serious programme of work. Not an aimless rambling amongst the canyons of your mind. An aim in life… To wander aimlessly is very un-swinging. Unhip."
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Get Back/Let It Be sessions: day nine
The ninth day of the Get Back/Let It Be sessions was the second full one without George Harrison, who had walked out of Twickenham Film Studios on 10 January 1969. It was clear by this stage that The ...
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January 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM
14 January 1969: Day 9 of the Beatles' Get Back/Let It Be sessions.
Paul McCartney: "What you need is a serious programme of work. Not an aimless rambling amongst the canyons of your mind. An aim in life… To wander aimlessly is very un-swinging. Unhip."
www.beatlesbible.com/1969/01/14/g...
Paul McCartney: "What you need is a serious programme of work. Not an aimless rambling amongst the canyons of your mind. An aim in life… To wander aimlessly is very un-swinging. Unhip."
www.beatlesbible.com/1969/01/14/g...
13 January 1969:
John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr continue the Get Back project at Twickenham, without George Harrison.
McCartney: "I’m just assuming he’s coming back. If he isn’t, then he isn’t, then it’s a new problem…"
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John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr continue the Get Back project at Twickenham, without George Harrison.
McCartney: "I’m just assuming he’s coming back. If he isn’t, then he isn’t, then it’s a new problem…"
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Get Back/Let It Be sessions: day eight
The Beatles had met at Ringo Starr’s house over the previous weekend in an attempt to resolve the issues that had led to George Harrison walking out of the Get Back/Let It Be sessions on 10 January 19...
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January 13, 2026 at 3:13 PM
13 January 1969:
John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr continue the Get Back project at Twickenham, without George Harrison.
McCartney: "I’m just assuming he’s coming back. If he isn’t, then he isn’t, then it’s a new problem…"
See more:
www.beatlesbible.com/1969/01/13/g...
John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr continue the Get Back project at Twickenham, without George Harrison.
McCartney: "I’m just assuming he’s coming back. If he isn’t, then he isn’t, then it’s a new problem…"
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13 January 1969:
The Beatles' Yellow Submarine soundtrack LP is released in the US.
George Martin: "Bespoke, indeed, not exactly a good fit. The dregs of their inventory. Pieces they would in any case jettison: junk, file-and-forget pieces…"
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The Beatles' Yellow Submarine soundtrack LP is released in the US.
George Martin: "Bespoke, indeed, not exactly a good fit. The dregs of their inventory. Pieces they would in any case jettison: junk, file-and-forget pieces…"
See more:
www.beatlesbible.com/albums/yello...
Yellow Submarine
Recorded: 26 May, 1 June 1966 13, 14 February; 20 April 1967 12, 25, 31 May 1967 2, 14, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26 June 1967 11 February 1968 22, 23 October 1968 Producers: George Martin, Paul McCartney, Ron ...
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January 13, 2026 at 3:12 PM
13 January 1969:
The Beatles' Yellow Submarine soundtrack LP is released in the US.
George Martin: "Bespoke, indeed, not exactly a good fit. The dregs of their inventory. Pieces they would in any case jettison: junk, file-and-forget pieces…"
See more:
www.beatlesbible.com/albums/yello...
The Beatles' Yellow Submarine soundtrack LP is released in the US.
George Martin: "Bespoke, indeed, not exactly a good fit. The dregs of their inventory. Pieces they would in any case jettison: junk, file-and-forget pieces…"
See more:
www.beatlesbible.com/albums/yello...
12 January 2010:
Y Not, Ringo Starr’s sixteenth solo studio album, is released worldwide.
The album sells over 30,000 copies worldwide in its first month. It features collaborators including Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh, Joss Stone, and Richard Marx.
www.beatlesbible.com/people/ringo...
Y Not, Ringo Starr’s sixteenth solo studio album, is released worldwide.
The album sells over 30,000 copies worldwide in its first month. It features collaborators including Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh, Joss Stone, and Richard Marx.
www.beatlesbible.com/people/ringo...
Y Not
Recorded: 2009 Producers: Ringo Starr, Bruce Sugar Released: 12 January 2010 Personnel Ringo Starr: vocals, drums, guitar, piano, keyboards, percussion Steve Dudas, David A Stewart, Billy Squier: guit...
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January 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
12 January 2010:
Y Not, Ringo Starr’s sixteenth solo studio album, is released worldwide.
The album sells over 30,000 copies worldwide in its first month. It features collaborators including Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh, Joss Stone, and Richard Marx.
www.beatlesbible.com/people/ringo...
Y Not, Ringo Starr’s sixteenth solo studio album, is released worldwide.
The album sells over 30,000 copies worldwide in its first month. It features collaborators including Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh, Joss Stone, and Richard Marx.
www.beatlesbible.com/people/ringo...
12 January 1981:
John Lennon’s single Woman is released in the USA.
It is the second single from the Double Fantasy LP, and the follow-up to (Just Like) Starting Over. Woman peaks at number two on the US single charts, remaining there for three weeks.
www.beatlesbible.com/people/john-...
John Lennon’s single Woman is released in the USA.
It is the second single from the Double Fantasy LP, and the follow-up to (Just Like) Starting Over. Woman peaks at number two on the US single charts, remaining there for three weeks.
www.beatlesbible.com/people/john-...
Woman
Written by: Lennon Recorded: 8 August; 15 September 1980 Producers: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Jack Douglas Released: 17 November 1980 Available on: Double Fantasy Power To The People – The Hits John Lenn...
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January 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
12 January 1981:
John Lennon’s single Woman is released in the USA.
It is the second single from the Double Fantasy LP, and the follow-up to (Just Like) Starting Over. Woman peaks at number two on the US single charts, remaining there for three weeks.
www.beatlesbible.com/people/john-...
John Lennon’s single Woman is released in the USA.
It is the second single from the Double Fantasy LP, and the follow-up to (Just Like) Starting Over. Woman peaks at number two on the US single charts, remaining there for three weeks.
www.beatlesbible.com/people/john-...
12 January 1968:
George Harrison produces a recording session in Bombay, India, in which local musicians record the backing track for the Beatles' song The Inner Light.
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George Harrison produces a recording session in Bombay, India, in which local musicians record the backing track for the Beatles' song The Inner Light.
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Recording: The Inner Light, Wonderwall Music
EMI Recording Studio, Bombay, India Producer: George Harrison Engineers: JP Sen, SN Gupta George Harrison had flown to India on 7 January 1968 to record the soundtrack for the film Wonderwall. The ses...
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January 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
12 January 1968:
George Harrison produces a recording session in Bombay, India, in which local musicians record the backing track for the Beatles' song The Inner Light.
See more:
www.beatlesbible.com/1968/01/12/r...
George Harrison produces a recording session in Bombay, India, in which local musicians record the backing track for the Beatles' song The Inner Light.
See more:
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12 January 1967:
Two trumpets, two oboes, two cors anglais, and a double bass are added to Penny Lane, performed by session musicians.
Full session info:
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Two trumpets, two oboes, two cors anglais, and a double bass are added to Penny Lane, performed by session musicians.
Full session info:
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Recording, mixing: Penny Lane
Studio Three, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick This session, which began at 2.30pm and ended at 11pm, saw the second set of session musicians record contribution...
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January 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
12 January 1967:
Two trumpets, two oboes, two cors anglais, and a double bass are added to Penny Lane, performed by session musicians.
Full session info:
www.beatlesbible.com/1967/01/12/r...
Two trumpets, two oboes, two cors anglais, and a double bass are added to Penny Lane, performed by session musicians.
Full session info:
www.beatlesbible.com/1967/01/12/r...
9 January 1984:
Nobody Told Me, the first single from John Lennon’s posthumous album Milk And Honey, is released in the UK.
The song was recorded in 10 takes during the Double Fantasy sessions.
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Nobody Told Me, the first single from John Lennon’s posthumous album Milk And Honey, is released in the UK.
The song was recorded in 10 takes during the Double Fantasy sessions.
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Nobody Told Me
Written by: Lennon Recorded: 7 August 1980 Producers: John Lennon, Yoko Ono Released: 23 January 1984 (UK), 19 January 1984 (US) Available on: Milk And Honey John Lennon Anthology Personnel John Lenno...
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January 9, 2026 at 4:39 PM
9 January 1984:
Nobody Told Me, the first single from John Lennon’s posthumous album Milk And Honey, is released in the UK.
The song was recorded in 10 takes during the Double Fantasy sessions.
www.beatlesbible.com/people/john-...
Nobody Told Me, the first single from John Lennon’s posthumous album Milk And Honey, is released in the UK.
The song was recorded in 10 takes during the Double Fantasy sessions.
www.beatlesbible.com/people/john-...
9 January 1969:
The sixth day of the Get Back/Let It Be project at Twickenham Film Studios.
Paul McCartney is the first Beatle to arrive. Making their debuts on this day are Her Majesty and Another Day – the latter becomes his first solo single in 1971.
www.beatlesbible.com/1969/01/09/g...
The sixth day of the Get Back/Let It Be project at Twickenham Film Studios.
Paul McCartney is the first Beatle to arrive. Making their debuts on this day are Her Majesty and Another Day – the latter becomes his first solo single in 1971.
www.beatlesbible.com/1969/01/09/g...
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. McCartney was the first of The Beatles to arrive at Twickenham Film Studios, and he used ...
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January 9, 2026 at 4:39 PM
9 January 1969:
The sixth day of the Get Back/Let It Be project at Twickenham Film Studios.
Paul McCartney is the first Beatle to arrive. Making their debuts on this day are Her Majesty and Another Day – the latter becomes his first solo single in 1971.
www.beatlesbible.com/1969/01/09/g...
The sixth day of the Get Back/Let It Be project at Twickenham Film Studios.
Paul McCartney is the first Beatle to arrive. Making their debuts on this day are Her Majesty and Another Day – the latter becomes his first solo single in 1971.
www.beatlesbible.com/1969/01/09/g...
9 January 1968:
George Harrison begins recording his first solo album, Wonderwall Music, in Bombay (Mumbai), India.
The album is credited to George Harrison & Band/Indian Orchestra, and is written and produced by Harrison.
See more:
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George Harrison begins recording his first solo album, Wonderwall Music, in Bombay (Mumbai), India.
The album is credited to George Harrison & Band/Indian Orchestra, and is written and produced by Harrison.
See more:
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Recording: Wonderwall Music by George Harrison
EMI Recording Studio, Bombay, India Producer: George Harrison Engineers: JP Sen, SN Gupta George Harrison had flown to India on 7 January 1968 to record the soundtrack for the film Wonderwall. The ses...
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January 9, 2026 at 4:38 PM
9 January 1968:
George Harrison begins recording his first solo album, Wonderwall Music, in Bombay (Mumbai), India.
The album is credited to George Harrison & Band/Indian Orchestra, and is written and produced by Harrison.
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George Harrison begins recording his first solo album, Wonderwall Music, in Bombay (Mumbai), India.
The album is credited to George Harrison & Band/Indian Orchestra, and is written and produced by Harrison.
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9 January 1967:
Four flutes and two trumpets are overdubbed onto the Beatles' Penny Lane.
The flautists are Ray Swinfield, P Goody, Manny Winters and Dennis Walton, while the trumpeters are Leon Calvert and Freddy Clayton.
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Four flutes and two trumpets are overdubbed onto the Beatles' Penny Lane.
The flautists are Ray Swinfield, P Goody, Manny Winters and Dennis Walton, while the trumpeters are Leon Calvert and Freddy Clayton.
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Recording, mixing: Penny Lane
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick 'Penny Lane' was almost complete prior to this session, but required some additional overdubs by session musicians. ...
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January 9, 2026 at 4:38 PM
9 January 1967:
Four flutes and two trumpets are overdubbed onto the Beatles' Penny Lane.
The flautists are Ray Swinfield, P Goody, Manny Winters and Dennis Walton, while the trumpeters are Leon Calvert and Freddy Clayton.
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Four flutes and two trumpets are overdubbed onto the Beatles' Penny Lane.
The flautists are Ray Swinfield, P Goody, Manny Winters and Dennis Walton, while the trumpeters are Leon Calvert and Freddy Clayton.
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8 January 1970:
George Harrison adds vocals to For You Blue, in his last Beatles recording session until the Anthology reunion in the 1990s.
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George Harrison adds vocals to For You Blue, in his last Beatles recording session until the Anthology reunion in the 1990s.
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Recording, mixing: Let It Be, For You Blue – George Harrison’s final recording session with The Beatles
Olympic Sound Studios, Barnes, London Producer: Glyn Johns This two-hour session away from Abbey Road was ostensibly a remix session for the songs 'Let It Be' and 'For You Blue'. The session was led b...
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January 8, 2026 at 12:52 PM
8 January 1970:
George Harrison adds vocals to For You Blue, in his last Beatles recording session until the Anthology reunion in the 1990s.
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George Harrison adds vocals to For You Blue, in his last Beatles recording session until the Anthology reunion in the 1990s.
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8 January 1969:
The Beatles perform 41 takes of I Me Mine, inspired by two shows George Harrison had seen on TV the night before.
The Let It Be album version is a re-recording made in January 1970, after John Lennon had left the Beatles.
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The Beatles perform 41 takes of I Me Mine, inspired by two shows George Harrison had seen on TV the night before.
The Let It Be album version is a re-recording made in January 1970, after John Lennon had left the Beatles.
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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. The ea...
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January 8, 2026 at 12:51 PM
8 January 1969:
The Beatles perform 41 takes of I Me Mine, inspired by two shows George Harrison had seen on TV the night before.
The Let It Be album version is a re-recording made in January 1970, after John Lennon had left the Beatles.
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The Beatles perform 41 takes of I Me Mine, inspired by two shows George Harrison had seen on TV the night before.
The Let It Be album version is a re-recording made in January 1970, after John Lennon had left the Beatles.
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7 January 1969:
Paul McCartney begins writing Get Back, on day four of the Let It Be sessions.
Performances of Get Back, Maxwell's Silver Hammer, and Across The Universe from this day appear in part one of the 2021 documentary Get Back.
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Paul McCartney begins writing Get Back, on day four of the Let It Be sessions.
Performances of Get Back, Maxwell's Silver Hammer, and Across The Universe from this day appear in part one of the 2021 documentary Get Back.
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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. John Lennon arrived late, so the be...
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January 7, 2026 at 10:50 AM
7 January 1969:
Paul McCartney begins writing Get Back, on day four of the Let It Be sessions.
Performances of Get Back, Maxwell's Silver Hammer, and Across The Universe from this day appear in part one of the 2021 documentary Get Back.
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Paul McCartney begins writing Get Back, on day four of the Let It Be sessions.
Performances of Get Back, Maxwell's Silver Hammer, and Across The Universe from this day appear in part one of the 2021 documentary Get Back.
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