This Day in Beatle History - The Beatle Zone

January 15

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 - '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’.

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.’

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 16

1957 (Jan 16) - The Cavern Club Opens

The Cavern Club became the home of many Liverpool bands including The Beatles who appeared at the club 292 times. Over the years a wide variety of popular acts appeared at the club, including The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, The Hollies, The Kinks, Elton John, Black Sabbath, Queen, The Who and John Lee Hooker.

1964 (Jan 16) - Beatles Play Two Shows at the Olympia Theater

The Beatles played two shows at the Olympia Theatre, Paris, France, the first of an 18-night engagement. This first show was attended mostly by Paris’ ‘top society’ members (all dressed in formal evening attire). The French press had little good to say about The Beatles in the next day’s papers.

1964 (Jan 16) - Beatles Receive Word 'I Want To Hold Your Hand' #1 in the US

The Beatles are in Paris, appearing at the Olympia Theater. They receive word that ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’ has reached number 1 in the United States, selling 10,000 copies an hour in New York City alone.

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