This Day in Beatle History

May 26

1966 (May 26) - The Beatles Record 'Yellow Submarine'

The Beatles recorded ‘Yellow Submarine’ at Abbey Road studios in London. Recovering from a case of food poisoning, producer George Martin missed this recording, EMI engineer Geoff Emerick worked on the session. The track features John Lennon blowing bubbles in a bucket of water, shouting “Full speed ahead Mister Captain!”

1967 (May 26) - 'Sgt. Pepper' Released in the UK

The Beatles release their masterpiece album ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ in the UK.

1967 (May 26) - The Beatles Record 'It's All Too Much'

The Beatles record ‘It’s All Too Much.’

1969 (May 26) - John & Yoko Begin 8 Day 'Bed In'

John Lennon and Yoko Ono began an eight-day ‘bed in’, in room 1742 of The Hotel La Reine Elizabeth, Montreal, Canada, to promote world peace. They recorded ‘Give Peace a Chance’ in the hotel room (Petula Clark can be heard on the chorus). The song was credited to Lennon & McCartney, even though Paul had nothing to do with the record.

1973 (May 26) - 'The Beatles 1967-1970' #1

The Beatles ‘The Beatles 1967-1970’ goes to #1.

1977 (May 26) - Beatlemania! Opens

Beatlemania!, a Broadway tribute to the music of The Beatles opens at the Winter Garden Theater.

2008 (May 26) - Yale Makes Paul a 'Doctor'

Yale University awards Paul McCartney an honorary Doctorate of Music.

May 27

1957 (May 27) - Buddy Holly Releases 'That'll Be The Day'

Buddy Holly and the Crickets released ‘That’ll Be The Day’ which became a UK No.1 and US No.3 hit. It was the first song to be recorded by The Quarrymen, the skiffle group that subsequently became The Beatles.

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.

1963 (May 27) - 'From Me To You/Thank You Girl' US Release

‘From Me to You’ and ‘Thank You Girl’ are released in the US on Vee Jay.

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