Beatles A Day in the Life Blog posts of '1964' 'November'

The Beatles will be relaxing for the next three weeks - as far as performing publicly.

Studio One, Television Centre, London

The second part of John's contribution to the opening edition of Not Only....But Also was taped this evening, from 8:30, before an audience at the BBC's Television centre in west London.

Several items from his book In His Own Write were read, mostly straight to camera. John alone read "About The Awful" - his own biography from the book's back-cover - he and Norman Rossington recited "Good Dog Nigel" and "The Wrestling Dog" and then John, Rossington and Dudley Moore delivered "All Abord Speeching". Additionally, Rossington and Moore, without John's involvement, read "Unhappy Frank". Right at the end of the programme, as the credits were rolling to Moore's signature tune, "Goodby-ee", John also flitted somewhat maniacally across the screen.

The Complete Beatles Chronicle - Mark Lewisohn

"Kenwood", Wood Lane, St. George's Hill, Weybridge, Surrey

The December 4th issue of New Musical Express carried a full-page feature about John's new house in Weybridge, written after a visit this day by news editor Chris Hutchins. The NME man also took along his portable BBC tape recorder and interviewed John about the property for the Light Programme radio show The Teen Scene; the item was broadcast the following evening, Sunday, November 29th.

The Complete Beatles Chronicle

Mark Lewistohn

The Beatles' fourth album, Beatles for Sale, was released on November 27, 1964. It featured 8 original songs, including "Eight Days A Week" and 6 cover songs (written by other artists) including "Rock and Roll Music".

The Beatles were so busy all year, and by the end of 1964, they only had two weeks in their schedule to complete their fourth album, Beatles for Sale.

On this album, John was starting to write more introspective songs that hinted at his dislike of the Beatles fame, such as "I'm a Loser" and "Baby's in Black."

1) No Reply (Lennon/McCartney)
2) I'm a Loser (Lennon/McCartney)
3) Baby's in Black (Lennon/McCartney)
4) Rock and Roll Music (Berry)
5) I'll Follow the Sun (Lennon/McCartney)
6) Mr. Moonlight (Johnson)
7) Medley:
a. Kansas City (Lieber/Stoller)
b. Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey (Penniman)
8) Eight Days a Week (Lennon/McCartney)
9) Words of Love (Holly)
10) Honey Don't (Perkins)
11) Every Little Thing (Lennon/McCartney)
12) I Don't Want to Spoil the Party (Lennon/McCartney)
13) What You're Doing (Lennon/McCartney)
14) Everybody's Trying to be My Baby (Perkins)

Beatles enjoyed a rare day off.

Studio One, Aeolian Hall, London

The Beatles tenth and last music session for the BBC Light Programme between 7:00 and 10:30 pm (including rehearsal time), transmission was on Boxing Day (December 26) between 10:00 am and 12:00 noon.

Six session recordings were broadcast in this programme; "Rock And Roll Music", "I'm A Loser", "Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby", "I Feel Fine", "Kansas City'/Hey-Hey-He-y-Hey!", and "She's A Woman", together, as usual, with conversations with host Brian Matthew.

The Complete Beatles Chronicle - Mark Lewisohn

No events happened 50 years ago today.

Wembley Studios, Wembley

Beatlemania, coupled with the enviable position to dictate terms, now ruled out any possibility that the Beatles might make another live appearance on Ready, Steady, Go! So on this Monday afternoon, before a clapping and dancing audience at Rediffusion's studios in Wembley, north of London, the beatles taped a four-song performance for  insertion onto the following Friday's edition of the series (November 27, 6:08-7:00 pm), miming to "I Feel Fine", "She's A Woman", "Baby's In Black" and "Kansas City"/"Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey!" They also chatted with programme host Keith Fordyce. It was the Beatle's third and final RSG! appearance as a group.

The Complete Beatles Chronicle - Mark Lewison

No events today - The Beatles didn't work everyday, Ya' know.

No events happened today, 50 years ago for The Beatles.