This Day in Beatle History - The Beatle Zone

January 14

1984 (Jan 14) - 'Pipes of Peace' #1 on the UK Singles Chart

With this release Paul McCartney made chart history by becoming the first artist to have a No.1 in a group, (The Beatles), in a duo, (with Stevie Wonder) in a trio, (with Wings) and as a solo artist.

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.

January 15

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.

1964 (Jan 15) - Beatles at 'Cinema Cyrano' in Versailles

The Beatles performed live at the Cinema Cyrano, Versailles, France, before an audience of 2,000. The show was a warm-up for a three-week engagement at the Olympia Theatre that would start the next day in Paris.

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 (Jan 15) - Paul and George Attend Donovan Concert

Days later, George gives sitar lessons to Donovan. He will spend a great deal of time interacting with The Beatles, including their pigrimages to India.

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 (Jan 15) - George Meets With The Rest About His Return

George Harrison had a five-hour meeting with John, Paul and Ringo. He had stormed away from the band days earlier. During the meeting he made it clear that he was fully prepared to quit The Beatles for good. Harrison wasn’t happy with plans for live performances and the current ‘Let It Be’ film project. Upon his initial departure, John Lennon had brought up the possibility of Eric Clapton joining the band in his place.

1970 (Jan 15) - John Lennon's 'Bag One' Exhibition Opens

The exhibition of lithographs opens in London. One day later, police raid the gallery, seizing some of the artwork. The gallery argues successfully that some Picasso erotic art wasn’t confiscated, and John’s works are returned.

1994 (Jan 15) - Beatle Influencer Harry Nilsson Dies

When John Lennon and Paul McCartney held a press conference in 1968 to announce the formation of Apple Corps, John was asked to name his favorite American artist. He replied, “Nilsson”. Paul was then asked to name his favorite American group. He replied, “Nilsson”.
Nilsson recorded ‘Everybody’s Talkin’ from the film Midnight Cowboy and wrote hits for Three Dog Night and The Monkees. Had the UK & US No.1 single with his version of the Badfinger Evans & Ham song ‘Without You.’

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