1966 highlights
- 7 Cavendish Avenue,
- Activism,
- Album covers,
- Avant-garde,
- Award,
- Business news,
- Charity project,
- Controversy,
- Death,
- Grammy Awards,
- High Park Farm,
- Holidays,
- Indica Books & Gallery,
- International Times,
- Ivor Novello Award,
- Magic piano,
- Monterey International Pop Festival,
- Northern Songs,
- Paul Is Dead,
- Pets,
- Photo session,
- Release announcement,
- Rumours,
- Social life,
- The Beatles' third film project,
- The Ed Sullivan Show,
- Top Of The Pops,
- Turned down projects,
- Wedding,
January
Jan 01, 1966 • From Melody Maker
Jan 01, 1966 • From Disc And Music Echo
February
February 1966 • From The Beatles Monthly Book
Paul McCartney meets Stevie Wonder
Feb 03, 1966
The Beatles receive 10 Grammy Awards nominations
Feb 13, 1966
Feb 19, 1966 • From Melody Maker
Paul McCartney attends a lecture by Luciano Berio
February 23 or 24, 1966
March
1966 • For The Beatles • Directed by Robert Precht
Brian Epstein announces The Beatles’ 1966 tours
Mar 02, 1966
Photo shoot with French photographer Jean-Marie Périer
March 3, 1966 ?
Paul McCartney and Jane Asher on holiday in Switzerland
March 3 - March 20, 1966
Paperback Writer (Version 3 - Black & White)
1966 • For The Beatles • Directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Paul McCartney on the importance of being a Beatle
Mar 15, 1966 • From Record Beat
Beatles Paul and John, the bards of pop
Mar 21, 1966 • From Newsweek
The Beatles attend the world premiere of “Alfie”
Mar 24, 1966
The Beatles’ “butcher” photo session
Mar 25, 1966
Paul all alone: running hard to catch up with the music
Mar 25, 1966 • From Evening Standard
Mar 25, 1966 • From Radio Caroline
April
April 1966 • From The Beatles Monthly Book
Inner Beatle Secrets: From Paul
April 1966 • From Rave Magazine
Recording "Tomorrow Never Knows"
Apr 06, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
April 6 - June 22, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
Recording "Tomorrow Never Knows", "Got To Get You Into My Life"
Apr 07, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
Recording "Got To Get You Into My Life"
Apr 08, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
Recording "Got To Get You Into My Life", "Love You To"
Apr 11, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
Recording "Love You To", "Paperback Writer"
Apr 13, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
Recording "Paperback Writer", "Rain"
Apr 14, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Paperback Writer / Rain (UK)
Apr 16, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Paperback Writer / Rain (UK)
Apr 17, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
Apr 19, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
Recording "And Your Bird Can Sing", "Taxman"
Apr 20, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
Apr 21, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
Recording "Taxman", "Tomorrow Never Knows"
Apr 22, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
Mixing "Got to Get You Into My Life"
Apr 25, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
Recording "And Your Bird Can Sing"
Apr 26, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
Recording "I'm Only Sleeping" and mixing "And Your Bird Can Sing", "Taxman"...
Apr 27, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
Apr 28, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
Recording "Eleanor Rigby", "I'm Only Sleeping"
Apr 29, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
May
NME Annual Poll-Winners' All-Star Concert
May 01, 1966 • United Kingdom • London • Empire Pool
John Lennon and Paul McCartney speak up!
May 1966 • From Flip Teen Magazine
Interview for BBC Radio's Pop Profile
May 02, 1966 • From BBC Transcription Services
May 05, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
Recording and mixing "I'm Only Sleeping"
May 06, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
May 09, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
Mixing "Doctor Robert", "I'm Only Sleeping", "And Your Bird Can Sing"
May 12, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Yesterday and Today (Mono)
Recording and mixing "Taxman", recording "For No One", mixing "Love You To"
May 16, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
Recording and mixing "Got to Get You Into My Life"
May 18, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
May 19, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
Mixing "And Your Bird Can Sing", "Doctor Robert", "I'm Only Sleeping"
May 20, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Yesterday and Today (Stereo)
May 26, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
The Beatles attend Bob Dylan’s concert in London
May 27, 1966
May 28, 1966
June
Jun 01, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
Designing the “Revolver” cover
June - July 1966 ?
June 1966 • From The Beatles Monthly Book
Recording "I Want To Tell You", mixing "Yellow Submarine"
Jun 02, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
Recording and mixing "I Want To Tell You", mixing "Yellow Submarine"
Jun 03, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
Rain (Version 2 - Black & White)
1966 • For The Beatles • Directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Disc And Music Echo Presents "Sounds Of The Stars"
By Various Artists • Official album
Jun 04, 1966 • Released in the UKJun 04, 1966 • From BBC Light Programme
Paperback Writer (Version 1 - Colour)
1966 • For The Beatles • Directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg
1966 • For The Beatles • Directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Mixing "And Your Bird Can Sing", "For No One", "I'm Only Sleeping", "Tomorrow..."
Jun 06, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
Recording "Good Day Sunshine", editing "And Your Bird Can Sing"
Jun 08, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
Recording and mixing "Good Day Sunshine"
Jun 09, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
Paperback Writer (Version 4 - Colour)
1966 • For The Beatles • Directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg
1966 • For The Beatles • Directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg
PAUL in his own write — exclusive interview
Jun 11, 1966 • From Disc And Music Echo
The Beatles meet The Mamas & The Papas
Jun 12, 1966
Recording "Here, There And Everywhere"
Jun 14, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
Jun 16, 1966 • UK • London • BBC Television Centre • TV show
Recording "Here, There And Everywhere"
Jun 16, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
Recording and mixing "Here, There And Everywhere", "Got To Get You Into My Life"
Jun 17, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
Ringo played cards as others sang "Paperback"
Jun 17, 1966 • From New Musical Express
Paul McCartney discusses the Vietnam War with Bertrand Russell
June 18 and June 20, 1966
Paul lashes at 'sniping' Beatle-fans
Jun 18, 1966 • From Disc And Music Echo
Jun 18, 1966 • From Melody Maker
Paul and Jane watch “Midsummer Night’s Dream”
June 19, 1966 ?
Mixing "Got To Get You Into My Life"
Jun 20, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
Recording "She Said She Said", mixing session for "Revolver"
Jun 21, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
The Beatles - Candid comments about press conferences and magazines
Jun 21, 1966 • From Record Beat
Jun 22, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Revolver (UK Mono)
The Beatles travel from London to Munich
Jun 23, 1966
Jun 23, 1966
Munich • Circus Krone Building • Germany
Jun 24, 1966 • 5:15pm show • Part of 1966 Germany Tour
Munich • Circus Krone Building • Germany
Jun 24, 1966 • 9pm show • Part of 1966 Germany Tour
My Broken Tooth - by Paul McCartney
Jun 24, 1966 • From New Musical Express
Jun 25, 1966 • 9pm show • Part of 1966 Germany Tour
Jun 25, 1966 • 5pm show • Part of 1966 Germany Tour
The Beatles travel from Munich to Essen
Jun 25, 1966
Jun 25, 1966 • From WDR Radio
Jun 25, 1966
Paperback Writer (Version 2 - Black & White)
1966 • For The Beatles • Directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Hamburg • Ernst Merck Halle • Germany
Jun 26, 1966 • 3pm show • Part of 1966 Germany Tour
Hamburg • Ernst Merck Halle • Germany
Jun 26, 1966 • 7pm show • Part of 1966 Germany Tour
The Beatles travel from Essen to Hamburg
Jun 26, 1966
Jun 26, 1966
Jun 29, 1966
Interview at the Hilton Hotel, Tokyo
Jun 29, 1966 • From NTV Channel 4
Tokyo • Nippon Budokan • Japan
Jun 30, 1966 • Part of 1966 Japan and Philippines Tour
The Beatles create an abstract collaborating painting during their stay in Tokyo
June 30 - July 2, 1966
July
Tokyo • Nippon Budokan • Japan
Jul 01, 1966 • 6:30pm show • Part of 1966 Japan and Philippines Tour
Tokyo • Nippon Budokan • Japan
Jul 01, 1966 • 2pm show • Part of 1966 Japan and Philippines Tour
Interview for Flip Teen Magazine
July 1966 • From Flip Teen Magazine
Tokyo • Nippon Budokan • Japan
Jul 02, 1966 • 6:30pm show • Part of 1966 Japan and Philippines Tour
Tokyo • Nippon Budokan • Japan
Jul 02, 1966 • 2pm show • Part of 1966 Japan and Philippines Tour
The Beatles travel from Japan to the Philippines
Jul 03, 1966
Jul 03, 1966
Manila • Rizal Memorial Football Stadium • Philippines
Jul 04, 1966 • 8:30pm show • Part of 1966 Japan and Philippines Tour
Manila • Rizal Memorial Football Stadium • Philippines
Jul 04, 1966 • 4pm show • Part of 1966 Japan and Philippines Tour
The Beatles travel from the Philippines to India
Jul 05, 1966
Interview for the Manila Times
Jul 05, 1966 • From The Manila Times
The Beatles visit India for the first time
July 06-07, 1966
The Beatles travel from India to London
Jul 08, 1966
Jul 08, 1966 • From ITN
Press conference at London airport
Jul 08, 1966
Jul 08, 1966 • From Reuters
The Beatles win three Ivor Novello awards
Jul 12, 1966
Recording "Got To Get You Into My Life"
July 14-15, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Got To Get You Into My Life / Baby Each Day
Paul McCartney sees the movie “The War Game”
Jul 23, 1966
Paul McCartney's shocking dreams!
Jul 29, 1966 • From New Musical Express
August
August 1966 • From The Beatles Monthly Book
August 1966 • From Music Life
Got To Get You Into My Life / Baby Each Day
By Cliff Bennett And The Rebel Rousers • 7" Single
Aug 05, 1966 • Released in the UKAug 06, 1966 • From BBC Light Programme
Aug 10, 1966 • From ITN
The Beatles travel from London to Chicago
Aug 11, 1966
Press conference in Chicago #1
Aug 11, 1966
Aug 11, 1966 • From BBC
Chicago • International Amphitheatre • USA
Aug 12, 1966 • 3pm show • Part of Summer 1966 US tour
Chicago • International Amphitheatre • USA
Aug 12, 1966 • 7:30pm show • Part of Summer 1966 US tour
Aug 12, 1966 • From WCFL
Aug 12, 1966
Press conference in Chicago #2
Aug 12, 1966
Detroit • Olympia Stadium • USA
Aug 13, 1966 • 2pm show • Part of Summer 1966 US tour
Detroit • Olympia Stadium • USA
Aug 13, 1966 • 7pm show • Part of Summer 1966 US tour
Four Smiling, Tired Guys Talk About Their Music
Aug 13, 1966 • From Detroit Free Press
Interview with radio station WKNR
Aug 13, 1966 • From WKNR
Cleveland • Municipal Stadium • USA
Aug 14, 1966 • Part of Summer 1966 US tour
Aug 14, 1966 • From KYM
Aug 14, 1966
Washington DC • D.C. Stadium • USA
Aug 15, 1966 • Part of Summer 1966 US tour
Press conference in Washington
Aug 15, 1966
Philadelphia • John F. Kennedy Stadium • USA
Aug 16, 1966 • Part of Summer 1966 US tour
Radio interview in Philadelphia
Aug 16, 1966
Toronto • Maple Leaf Gardens • Canada
Aug 17, 1966 • 4pm show • Part of Summer 1966 US tour
Toronto • Maple Leaf Gardens • Canada
Aug 17, 1966 • 8pm show • Part of Summer 1966 US tour
Aug 17, 1966
Aug 17, 1966 • From WCFL
Boston • Suffolk Downs Racetrack • USA
Aug 18, 1966 • Part of Summer 1966 US tour
Aug 18, 1966 • From WCFL
Aug 18, 1966
Memphis • Mid-South Coliseum • USA
Aug 19, 1966 • 4pm show • Part of Summer 1966 US tour
Memphis • Mid-South Coliseum • USA
Aug 19, 1966 • 8:30pm show • Part of Summer 1966 US tour
Interview with The Plain Dealer
Aug 19, 1966 • From The Plain Dealer
Aug 19, 1966
Aug 19, 1966
The Beatles’ Cincinnati concert is postponed
Aug 20, 1966
Cincinnati • Crosley Field • USA
Aug 21, 1966 • Part of Summer 1966 US tour
St. Louis • Busch Stadium • USA
Aug 21, 1966 • Part of Summer 1966 US tour
Aug 21, 1966 • From KIMN Denver
Press Conference in New York City
Aug 22, 1966
Aug 22, 1966 • From WABC
Junior Press Conference in New York City
Aug 22, 1966
New York City • Shea Stadium • USA
Aug 23, 1966 • Part of Summer 1966 US tour
The Beatles’ brief stay in Beverly Hills
Aug 24, 1966
Press conference at Capitol Records
Aug 24, 1966
Seattle • Seattle Center Coliseum • USA
Aug 25, 1966 • 3pm show • Part of Summer 1966 US tour
Seattle • Seattle Center Coliseum • USA
Aug 25, 1966 • 8pm show • Part of Summer 1966 US tour
Aug 25, 1966 • From ITN
Aug 25, 1966
Aug 25, 1966
The Beatles’ stay in Beverly Hills
August 26-27, 1966
Could This Be the End of the Beatles Saga?
Aug 27, 1966 • From London Express
Los Angeles • Dodger Stadium • USA
Aug 28, 1966 • Part of Summer 1966 US tour
San Francisco • Candlestick Park • USA
Aug 29, 1966 • Part of Summer 1966 US tour
"The Lennon And McCartney Songbook" radio show
Aug 29, 1966 • From BBC Light Programme
The Beatles travel from Los Angeles to London
August 30-31, 1966
September
The first rumour about Paul McCartney’s death circulates
September 1966
Sep 03, 1966 • From Melody Maker
Paul: we could have been shot!
Sep 10, 1966 • From Disc And Music Echo
Sep 18, 1966 • From The Sunday Times
October
Early October 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Mellow Yellow / Sunny South Kensington
Late October 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on From Head To Toe / Night Time
Brian Epstein denies The Beatles are splitting
October 1966
Late 1966
Paul McCartney acquires an Old English Sheepdog
October 1966
October 1966 • From The Beatles Monthly Book
Oct 31, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on A Collection of Beatles Oldies (Stereo)
November
Early December 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on The Family Way - Original Soundtrack Recording (2011)
"We can't please everyone" says Paul
November 1966 • From The Beatles Monthly Book
November 1966 • From The Beatles Monthly Book
A French road trip for Paul McCartney
November 06-12, 1966
Remixing "I Want To Hold Your Hand"
Nov 07, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on A Collection of Beatles Oldies (Mono)
Nov 08, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on A Collection of Beatles Oldies (Mono)
Mixing "This Boy", "Day Tripper", "We Can Work It Out"
Nov 10, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on A Collection of Beatles Oldies (Mono)
Paul McCartney meets Mal Evans and travels to Spain
November 12-14, 1966
The Four Tops perform at the Saville Theatre
Nov 13, 1966
Paul McCartney on holiday in Kenya
November 14-19, 1966
The Beatles resign from The Beatles Ltd
Nov 19, 1966
Nov 23, 1966 • From Punch Magazine
Recording "Strawberry Fields Forever" #1
Nov 24, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane
Recording "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"
Nov 24, 1966 - Apr 20, 1967 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (UK Mono)
Recording the Beatles' 4th Christmas record
Nov 25, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Pantomime: Everywhere It's Christmas
Recording "Strawberry Fields Forever" #2
Nov 28, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane
Recording "Strawberry Fields Forever" #3
Nov 29, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane
December
Paul McCartney attends a Young Rascals show
Dec 01, 1966
December 1966 • From The Beatles Monthly Book
December 1966 • From Beat Instrumental
Mixing the Beatles' 4th Christmas record
Dec 02, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Pantomime: Everywhere It's Christmas
Recording Christmas messages and "When I'm Sixty Four"
Dec 06, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (UK Mono)
Recording "Strawberry Fields Forever", "When I'm Sixty-Four"
Dec 08, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane
Recording "Strawberry Fields Forever" #5
Dec 09, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane
Recording "Strawberry Fields Forever" #6
Dec 15, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane
Recording "Love In The Open Air / Theme From The Family Way"
Dec 15, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Love In The Open Air / Theme From "The Family Way"
Love In The Open Air / Theme From "The Family Way" (UK)
By The Tudor Minstrels • 7" Single
Dec 16, 1966 • Released in the UKDec 18, 1966
Recording "When I'm Sixty Four"
Dec 20, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (UK Mono)
Recording "When I'm Sixty Four", "Strawberry Fields Forever"
Dec 21, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane
Mixing "Strawberry Fields Forever"
Dec 22, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane
Dec 22, 1966 • From Daily Mirror
Love In The Open Air / Theme From "The Family Way"
By George Martin Orchestra • 7" Single
Dec 23, 1966 • Released in the UKPaul's film music causes a panic
Dec 24, 1966 • From New Musical Express
Mixing "When I'm Sixty Four", "Strawberry Fields Forever" and recording "Penny Lane"
Dec 29, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane
Dec 29, 1966 • From ITN
Recording "Penny Lane" and mixing "When I'm Sixty Four", "Penny Lane"
Dec 30, 1966 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane
Beatles future by Paul and Ringo
Dec 31, 1966 • From New Musical Express
May
1966 • Directed by Paul McCartney
1966 • For Paul McCartney • Directed by Paul McCartney
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Jade 1 year ago
You're missing the interview he did with The Australian on the 5th of August 2023! He did an audio but too, and I believe the photo is new.
The PaulMcCartney Project 1 year ago
Thanks Jade - I have added it at https://www.the-paulmccartney-project.com/interview/nightmares-dads-advice-why-paul-mccartney-is-returning-to-australia/