Beatles history - 1968 May
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Saturday |
Mary Hopkin appears on the TV program `Opportunity Knocks', is discovered by Twiggy, who immediately [or the next day?] calls Paul. |
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Sunday |
Twiggy calls Paul, telling him about Mary Hopkin. [4 May?] |
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6
Monday |
US single release: `Step Inside Love', of Cilla Black. |
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8
Wednesday |
It is reported that the Beatles have been warned by the syndics of the Portman state that they will have to erase the psychedelic paintings on the Apple Boutique's wall.
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8
Wednesday |
UK single release: `Step Inside Love', with Cilla Black. |
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Wednesday |
John and Paul interview with Larry Kane. |
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11
Saturday |
John, Paul, Mal, Derek Taylor and Neil arrive in New York to promote Apple Corps. During this visit, John and Paul stay at 181 E. 73rd St., New York, residence of Nat Weiss.
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12
Sunday |
John and Paul hold the first board meeting of Apple Corps, in a Chinese junk sailing around New York's Statue of Liberty. 1st day of official work of Ron Kass in Apple Records. Capitol Records gives Kass a check for 1250 dollars. |
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14
Tuesday |
The Beatles book Studio 2 for 2.30-12.00pm, from Monday to Friday, from 20 May to 26 July. |
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14
Tuesday |
John Lennon and Paul McCartney interview for NBC program `The Tonight Show'. [May 15th?]
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15
Wednesday |
John and Paul, in New York, appear on the TV show `Tonight', promoting Apple. Paul and Linda meet again. During a press conference, John and Paul announce they've ended relationships with the Maharishi. [Interviewed May 14th?]
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17
Friday |
UK LP release: `McGough & McGear'. |
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17
Friday |
`Wonderwall' premiere in Cannes. George, Ringo, Pattie and Maureen attend. |
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19
Sunday |
Housewarming party thrown by Harold Pinter, 7 Hanover Terrace, London, with all Beatles in attendance. |
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22
Wednesday |
John declares that the Vietnam war is matter of insane people in an interview screened in the US. |
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Wednesday |
Club Dell'Aretusa, London. Lunchtime party for friends and press, on occasion of the opening of Apple Tailoring (Civil And Theatrical). Attendance of John, Yoko, George and Pattie. 1st public appearance together of John and Yoko. After the party, John and Yoko walk along King's Road to the new Apple shop (161 King's Road) for photographers. |
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23
Thursday |
John and George open Apple Tailoring (Civil And Theatrical) at 161 King's Road, London. |
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26
Sunday |
Albert Memorial and surrounding gardens, London. Shooting of clip for `Elevator', by Grapefruit, directed by Paul. |
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29
Wednesday |
2.30-12.00pm. Time booked to begin sessions for LP `The Beatles', at Studio 3. Cancelled. |
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30
Thursday |
Studio 2. 2.30pm-2.40am. Recording: `Revolution' (working title of `Revolution 1') (takes 1-18). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Geoff Emerick; 2nd Engineer: Phil McDonald. Start of sessions for `The Beatles'. 1st time Yoko is present at the studio. Visit at the studio: Chris Thomas. Recording of rythm track, base for `Revolution 1' and `Revolution 9'. |
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Friday |
Studio 3. 2.30-12.00pm. Recording: `Revolution' (working title of `Revolution 1') (overdub onto take 18, tape reduction take 18 into take 19, overdub onto take 19). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Geoff Emerick; 2nd Engineer: Phil McDonald. |
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