This Day in Beatle History

February 21

1964 (Feb 21) - 'She Loves You' Reaches #1 in the US

‘She Loves You’ reaches #1 on the US charts.

1964 (Feb 21) - The Beatles Return to London

After their successful conquering of America, The Beatles take an all night flight back home.

1965 (Feb 21) - The Beatles Head to the Bahamas

The Beatles leave Heathrow on a specially charted BOAC Boeing 707 headed to the Bahamas where they’ll film ‘Help!’.

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 (Feb 21) - 'Nowhere Man/What Goes On' US Release

‘Nowhere Man’ and ‘What Goes On’ are released in the US on Capitol.

1967 (Feb 21) - Beatles and Pink Floyd Both Recording at Abbey Road

Pink Floyd started their first sessions at the EMI Studios, St. John’s Wood, London on their debut album The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn, working on the song ‘Matilda Mother’. While Pink Floyd were recording their album with former Beatles engineer Norman Smith, The Beatles themselves were working in the studio next door, recording ‘Fixing A Hole’ for their Sgt. Pepper album. Micky Dolenz from The Monkees attended the mixing session during the day.

1969 (Feb 21) - Mary Hopkin's Apple Album Released

Mary Hopkins’ Apple album is released. It was produced by Paul McCartney, who appears in the ‘Goodbye’ promotional video.

1970 (Feb 21) - Paul In Studio for his Solo Album

Paul is working at Abbey Road on the 8 track tapes for his solo album.

1982 (Feb 21) - Murray The K Dies

Murray The K dies at age 60. He was an early champion of The Beatles, hyping the band when they came to America and calling himself ‘The Fifth Beatle’. As a New York disc jockey, he held showcase concerts featuring many top acts including Stevie Wonder, The Lovin’ Spoonful and The Supremes.

1990 (Feb 21) - Paul Gets Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

Paul McCartney is honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 32nd annual Grammy Awards. The Beatles only won four of the awards while active.

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