This Day in Beatle History

May 16

1966 (Feb 18) - Brian Wilson Finishes 'Good Vibrations'

Beach Boy Brian Wilson finished recording the future classic song ‘Good Vibrations’, which went on to become the band’s third US number-one hit. As a child, his mother told him that dogs could pick up “vibrations” from people, so that the dog would bark at “bad vibrations” Wilson turned this into the general idea for the song.

1969 (May 16) - Ringo Cruises To America With Peter Sellers

Ringo and Maureen travel to America on the QEII with Peter Sellers. John had planned on being there but is denied a visa from a drug conviction.

1975 (May 16) - 'Listen To What The Man Said' Released

‘Listen To What The Man Said’ Released

May 17

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.

1966 (Feb 18) - Brian Wilson Finishes 'Good Vibrations'

Beach Boy Brian Wilson finished recording the future classic song ‘Good Vibrations’, which went on to become the band’s third US number-one hit. As a child, his mother told him that dogs could pick up “vibrations” from people, so that the dog would bark at “bad vibrations” Wilson turned this into the general idea for the song.

1967 (May 17) - Work Begins on 'You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)'

Working at Abbey Road studios The Beatles began recording a new John Lennon song ‘You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)’. The song was not finished until November 1969, and was not released until March 1970 (as the B-side of the ‘Let it Be’ single).

1971 (May 17) - Paul Releases 'Monkberry Moon Delight' in the US

‘Monkberry Moon Delight’ Released in the US

1980 (May 17) - Paul and Linda on Saturday Night Live

Weeks after being detained in Tokyo on drug charges, Paul and Linda McCartney appear on Saturday Night Live.

2006 (May 17) - Paul and Heather Mills Announce Split

Paul McCartney and his wife Heather Mills admitted that they had given up the fight to save their marriage, saying that after four years together, they were going their separate ways.

May 18

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.

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