This Day in Beatle History

September 20

1968 (Jan 20) - 'Judy In Disguise' is #1. Inspired by 'Lucy In The Sky'?

One Hit Wonders John Fred and the Playboy Band started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Judy In Disguise, (With Glasses)’. It topped at No.3 in the UK. The song was allegedly inspired by The Beatles ‘Lucy In The Sky’.

1969 (Sep 20) - John Tells Group He's Leaving The Beatles

During a meeting in London between John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and Allen Klein, Lennon announced he was leaving The Beatles.

1969 (Sep 20) - Melody Maker: Beatles Top Group

UK music paper Melody Maker readers poll results were published. Winners included Eric Clapton who won best musician, Bob Dylan best male singer and best album for ‘Nashville Skyline’. Best group went to The Beatles, Best single went to Simon And Garfunkel for ‘The Boxer’ and Janis Joplin won Best female singer.

1972 (Sep 20) - Paul & Linda Busted Again

Paul and Linda McCartney were arrested for the second time in four weeks for possession of cannabis this time at their Scottish farmhouse in Campbeltown.

1975 (Sep 20) - David Bowie's 'Fame' #1 in the US

‘Fame’ gave David Bowie his first No.1 in the US. The song was co-written with John Lennon. Lennon’s voice is heard towards the ending of the song repeating the words: “Fame, Fame, Fame” from a fast track, through a regular track, to a slow track, before Bowie finished the lyrics.

1977 (Sep 20) - Ringo Releases 'Ringo The 4th'

Ringo Starr releases ‘Ringo The 4th’

2008 (Feb 20) - Beatles' Autographed Rolling Stones Album Auctioned

A 1976 Rolling Stones album bought for £2 at a car boot sale sold for £4,000 at an auction. The ‘Black and Blue’ LP was signed by John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Paul and Linda McCartney and George Harrison as well as members of the Rolling Stones. The seller obtained the album after haggling the cost down from £3.