This Day in Beatle History

June 9

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.

1971 (Jun 9) - 'Ram' Certified Gold

Paul McCartney’s second solo album, Ram, is certified Gold.

1977 (Jun 9) - George & Pattie Divorced

George and Pattie Harrison’s divorce is finalized.

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.

June 10

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 (Jun 10) - Beatles From Hong Kong to Australia

On their first world tour The Beatles took a flight from Hong Kong to Australia making an unscheduled fuel stop in Darwin, where over 400 fans greeted their aircraft. The Beatles then flew on to Sydney, where they arrive in the middle of a heavy downpour. The group were required to appear in an open-top truck in the pouring rain to wave at the 1,000’s of fans greeting them at the airport.

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.

1966 (Jun 10) - UK Single Release of 'Paperback Writer/Rain'

UK single release of ‘Paperback Writer/Rain’.

1973 (Jun 10) - 'Live And Let Die' Released in UK

Wings releases ‘Live and Let Die’ in the UK. It is the theme song to the James Bond movie starring Roger Moore.

1974 (Jun 10) - NME Announces 100 Greatest Albums

The UK music magazine NME publishes its list of the 100 Greatest Albums. The Top 3: #3: The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds, #2: Bob Dylan’s Blonde On Blonde, #1: The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper

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