This Day in Beatle History

April 15

1971 (Apr 15) - The Beatles Only Oscar Win

The Beatles win their only Oscar, taking Best Original Song Score for the movie ‘Let It Be’.

April 16

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 (Apr 16) - Beatles Film, Record 'A Hard Day's Night'

The Beatles filmed the ‘chase scenes’ for A Hard Day’s Night with actors dressed as policemen in the Notting Hill Gate area of London. In the evening they recorded the title track for the film, ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ at Abbey Road. John and Paul had the title first, and had to write a song to order, completing the track in nine takes.

1966 (Apr 16) - The Beatles Record 'Rain'

1969 (Apr 16) - 'Old Brown Shoe' at Abbey Road

Band works on ‘Old Brown Shoe’ in the studio. Recording will take several days.

1971 (Apr 16) - Ringo Releases 'It Don't Come Easy' in US

Ringo Starr releases his second solo single in the US, “It Don’t Come Easy.”

1973 (Apr 16) - 'James Paul McCartney' TV Special Airs

Paul McCartney’s first television special, James Paul McCartney, was aired in America on the ABC network. The show, which includes performances by McCartney and Wings, would be broadcast in the UK on May 10th.

1993 (Apr 16) - Paul Headlines 'Earth Day' Concert

Paul McCartney headlined a concert at the Hollywood Bowl to celebrate ‘Earth Day’ along with Ringo Starr, Don Henley and Steve Miller. McCartney had last performed there as a member of The Beatles in 1965.

April 17

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.

1970 (Apr 17) - 'McCartney' Released in the UK

Paul McCartney releases his first solo album, McCartney, in the UK.

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