In the summer of '68 The Beatles were in the midst of recording 'The Beatles' (The White Album). To produce a new set of more contemporary publicity images, Don McCullin, predominantly a photographer of war zones, was commissioned for a day-long shoot around various locations in London. He practically "levitated two inches off the ground" he was so surprised and thrilled to receive The Beatles' invitation. On Sunday 28th July, having just photographed them for a Life Magazine cover, they set out on a jaunt now known as The Mad Day Out. Their itinerary took them from the Sunday Times building on Gray's Inn Road to Cable Street in the East End (McCullin claimed they'd feel comfortable there - the river and surrounds might remind them of the docks of Liverpool. Anyway, he knew parts of Whitechapel like the back of his hand). From there, McCullin and the band went to Old Street roundabout, on which they posed, much to the surprise of the taxi drivers who waved whilst whizzing round for second looks. After that, to Limehouse and the beautiful Georgian sea captains' houses around there. Then, a community hall back in the East End, playing with a parrot for a while before heading back to Paul's house in St. John's Wood and his geodesic-domed glass ceiling. Here are some of interesting photographs from their photo session.
1963 Concert at the Majestic Ballroom, Birkenhead. 1964 Day booked for a 2nd session at EMI Pathe Marconi Studios, Paris, France; cancelled. In England, 'She Loves You' has sold 1,3 million copies, and 'I Want To Hold Your Hand' over 1,5 million. UK single releae: 'Sweet Georgia Brown'/'Nobody's Child'. 1966 Wyndham's Theatre, London. Premiere of the play 'How's The World Treating You?'. Paul, Jane, George and Pattie attend. 1967 Shooting for 'Strawberry Fields Forever' clip, in Sevenoaks, Kent. Here, in an antique shop, John buys a poster announcing a circus near Richdale, Lancashire, in February 1843. 1969 Billy Preston signs a contract with Apple. Apple Studios. Time unknown. Recording: 'The Long And Winding Road'; 'Lady Madonna'; 'Let It Be'; 'On Our Way Home' (working title of 'Two Of Us'). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Glyn Johns; 2nd Engineer: Alan Parsons. Final recording of numbers not apt for performance on the roof. Versions of 'The Long And Winding Road' and 'Let It Be' for 'Get Back' LP. Versions of 'The Long And Winding Road', 'Let It Be' and 'Two Of Us' for 'Let It Be' LP. 1970 'Live Peace In Toronto', 4th week in the ranking (Billboard). 1975 UK single release: '# 9 Dream'/'What You Got'. Have a groovy vintage retro day! - Retro Rebirth If you liked this article then make sure you subscribe to the feed via RSS It's Free. You can also follow me on Twitter too! Become a Retro Rebirth Fan on our Facebook Page If you like to you at Retro Videos then take a look at our Retro Video YouTube Page Check out the Retro Rebirth Design Catalog and see what groovy vintage retro Music & Pop Culture designs we have for sale.
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