This Day in Beatle History

November 20

1964 (Nov 20) - John Lennon on 'Not Only.. But Also'

John Lennon acts out his own “Deaf Ted, Danoota, (and me),” taken from his recent book of whimsy In His Own Write, for later broadcast on BBC’s comedy show Not Only… But Also, assisted by Dudley Moore and Norman Rossington.

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.

1968 - 'White Album' is #1 in the US

It was the group’s 12th US #1 album. The double album has no graphics or text.

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’.

1976 (Nov 20) - George Harrison on SNL

George Harrison and Paul Simon share the stage on Saturday Night Live to perform “Homeward Bound” and “Here Comes The Sun.” Earlier in the year, the show’s producer Lorne Michaels offered The Beatles $3000 to reunite. In the opening sketch, he is seen arguing with Harrison over how much of that money he should get.

1997 (Nov 20) - Paul Tapes With Oprah

Paul McCartney tapes an interview and live performance of “Flaming Pie” and “Young Boy” for the syndicated Oprah Winfrey Show.

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.

November 21

1960 (Nov 21) - George Departed From Germany

George Harrison of The Beatles is deported back to England when authorities in Germany, where the band has been performing, learn he is just 17.

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.

1968 - 'White Album' is #1 in the US

It was the group’s 12th US #1 album. The double album has no graphics or text.

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