This Day in Beatle History

September 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.

1968 (Sep 9) - Beatles Record 'Helter Skelter'

The Beatles record ‘Helter Skelter’

1968 (Sep 9) - George Goes Bonkers in Studio

Working at Abbey Road studios on George Harrison ran about the studio holding a flaming ashtray above his head.

1971 (Sep 9) - 'Imagine' Released in the US

John Lennon releases Imagine in the US.

1975 (Sep 9) - 'Wings Over America' Tour Begins

Paul McCartney and Wings begin their historic 13-month world tour. US performances will be recorded as the double LP Wings Over America. The group plays to over two million fans total during the course of the tour.

2005 (Sep 9) - Liverpool Council Confirms Ringo Birthplace Demolition

Liverpool City Council confirmed it was to demolish Ringo Starr’s birthplace because it had “no historical significance.” The house in Dingle, was one of 460 properties to be demolished for a regeneration project. The council said Madryn Street had no significance because Ringo had spent only three months of his life there.

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.