This Day in Beatle History

February 12

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.

February 13

1964 (Feb 13) - Beatles Fly To Miami

The Beatles fly to Miami for rest and relaxation. While staying there they will make their second appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show.

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.

1967 (Feb 13) - Beatles Record 'Only A Northern Song'

The Beatles record ‘Only A Northern Song’

1967 (Feb 13) - Beatles Release 'Strawberry Fields/Penny Lane' in the US

The Beatles released the double A sided single ‘Strawberry Fields Forever/Penny Lane’ on Capitol Records in the US. The single spent 10 weeks on the chart peaking at No.1.

1970 (Feb 13) - Launch Party for Mary Hopkins' 'Postcard'

A launch party was held for the release of Mary Hopkin’s album Postcard at the Post Office Tower in London. The album had been produced by Paul. Guests included Jimi Hendrix, Donovan and Paul McCartney with his new girlfriend Linda Eastman.

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.

February 14

1961 (Feb 14) - The Beatles at the Cassanova Club

The Beatles performed at the Cassanova Club, Liverpool, and at Litherland Town Hall, Liverpool where they played a special Valentine’s Day show. Paul McCartney sang Elvis Presley’s ‘Wooden Heart’, wearing a wooden heart pinned to his coat, covered with satin and embroidered with the names “John”, “Paul”, “George”, and “Pete”. The heart was raffled off, and the winner also won a kiss from Paul.

1964 (Feb 14) - 'Ed Sullivan Show' Rehearsal

With their second performance on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ coming up, the boys rehearse in Miami. Their second appearance is to be broadcast live from their hotel.

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.

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