This Day in Beatle History - The Beatle Zone

April 11

1962 (Jun 6) - First Beatles Recordings at What Will Become 'Abbey Road'

The first Beatles recording session took place at EMI studios. The group recorded four tracks, one of which was ‘Love Me Do’ the four musicians received payments for the session of £7.10 ($12.07) each.

1963 (Apr 11) - 'From Me To You/Thank You Girl' UK Release

Parlophone releases ‘From Me To You’ and ‘Thank You Girl’ in the UK.

1964 (Apr 11) - Beatles Have 14 Songs on Billboard's Hot 100

The Beatles set a new chart record when they had 14 songs on the Billboard Hot 100. The songs ranged from ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ at No.1 to ‘Love Me Do’ at No. 81.

1965 (Apr 11) - Beatles Perform at New Musical Express Winners Concert

Performing at the New Musical Express poll winners concert, at London’s Wembley Empire Pool, England, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Tom Jones, Freddie and the Dreamers, The Animals, The Kinks, Herman’s Hermits, Moody Blues, Them, Cilla Black, The Seekers and Donovan.

1969 (Apr 11) - 'Get Back/Don't Let Me Down' Release

‘Get Back/Don’t Let Me Down’ released in the UK.

1970 (Apr 11) - 'Let It Be' #1 in the US

The Beatles started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Let It Be’. It became the group’s 19th US No.1 in 6 years. The track was a No.2 hit in the UK.

1980 (Apr 11) - Paul Releases 'Coming Up'

Paul McCartney releases ‘Coming Up’

1991 (Apr 11) - Ringo Appears on 'The Simpsons'

Ringo Starr appears on the Season 2 episode of The Simpsons. The episode is entitled ‘Brush With Greatness’.

1997 (Apr 11) - Paul Reprises Rooftop Concert

Reprising the Beatles famous rooftop concert, Paul plays two songs from his upcoming album ‘Flaming Pie’ on the roof a a London building.

April 12

1954 (Apr 12) - 'Rock Around The Clock' Recorded

Bill Haley recorded ‘Rock Around the Clock’ at Pythian Temple studios in New York City. Considered by many to be the song that put rock and roll on the map around the world. The song was used over the opening titles for the film ‘Blackboard Jungle’, and went on to be a world-wide No.1 and the biggest selling pop single with sales over 25 million. Written by Max C. Freedman and James E. Myers, ‘Rock Around The Clock’ was first recorded by Italian-American band Sonny Dae and His Knights.

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