BeatleLinks Advent Calendar 2005

[Paolo Meccano]

Better late than never... :wink3:

December 1st

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1965: The Beatles spend the day practising at Mal and Neil's flat for their upcoming UK tour.


Thanks to http://www.imagevenue.com/

Information gathered from Barry Miles' 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 1: The Beatles Years' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8308-9) and Keith Badman's 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 2: After the Break-Up 1970-2001' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8307-0)

[Paolo Meccano]

December 2nd

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1969: John is interviewed by anthropologist Desmond Morris for ATV documentary 'Man of the Decade' whilst also being filmed by the BBC for '24 Hours: The World of John and Yoko'.


Thanks to http://www.imagevenue.com/

Information gathered from Barry Miles' 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 1: The Beatles Years' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8308-9) and Keith Badman's 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 2: After the Break-Up 1970-2001' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8307-0)

[sourmilkpinky]

YAY!!! :teeth1:

[Paolo Meccano]

December 3rd

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1965: Rubber Soul is released in the UK as Parlophone PMC 1267 (mono) and PCS 3075 (stereo).


Thanks to http://www.imagevenue.com/

Information gathered from Barry Miles' 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 1: The Beatles Years' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8308-9) and Keith Badman's 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 2: After the Break-Up 1970-2001' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8307-0)

[beatlelover45223]

I am going to move this to Abbey Road, I think it will be seen by more of the Beatle troops here, thanks for this Paolo.

[Paolo Meccano]

December 4th

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1964: Beatles For Sale is released in the UK.


Thanks to http://www.imagevenue.com/

Information gathered from Barry Miles' 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 1: The Beatles Years' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8308-9) and Keith Badman's 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 2: After the Break-Up 1970-2001' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8307-0)

[erinluv182]

Yay, Paulo! I really enjoy your advent calendar. Glad to see it back again this year.

[DizzymissLizzy909]

I'm so glad you're doing this again Paolo! I don't have a regular Christmas calendar every year, but I rely on this one for the countdown til December 25. :smile1:

[Paolo Meccano]

December 5th

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1973: The Wings album Band On the Run (featuring Helen Wheels) is released in America.


Thanks to http://www.imagevenue.com/

Information gathered from Barry Miles' 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 1: The Beatles Years' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8308-9) and Keith Badman's 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 2: After the Break-Up 1970-2001' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8307-0)

[cryforashadow]

Can't wait to see what today's is (Dec. 6th), because it's my birthday today.
Happy Birthday me!!!!
:birthday:

[NaomiMcCartney]

I can't wait to see December 20th since that's my Birthday. That's in two weeks!

:dance:

[NaomiMcCartney]

Can't wait to see what today's is (Dec. 6th), because it's my birthday today.
Happy Birthday me!!!!
:birthday: :birthday: I hope you had a wonderful birthday by the way.

[beatlebangs1964]

Happy birthday, Shadow.

2005 was not a good year for me, but it was half a baby step above sucky 2004. I am serious - if 2004 was a duck and I was a hunter, I'd blow its head off! I hate 2004!

[beatlebangs1964]

From Jerry:

December 6

1961
Meeting of the Beatles and Brian at NEMS.

1963
The members of the Beatles Fans Club receive the first Christmas record.

1964
Premiere of the film "Ferry Cross The Mersey", at the New Victoria Cinema, London.

1965

UK EP release: "The Beatles' Million Sellers" (Parlophone GEP 8946).


US single release: "We Can Work It Out"/"Day Tripper" (Capitol 5555).


US album release: Rubber Soul Capitol ST 2442).

Epstein presents the D'Oyly Carte Opera on Gilbert and Sullivan season, at the Saville Theatre.

1966
Studio 2. 6:45pm-1:50am. Recording: "Christmas Messages For Radio London" (takes 1, 2); "Christmas Messages For Radio Caroline" (takes 1, 2); "When I'm Sixty-Four" (takes 1, 2). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Geoff Emerick; 2nd Engineer: Phil McDonald.

First session for Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band LP.

1967

"Hello, Goodbye" number 1 (UK Record Retailer chart).
"Hello, Goodbye" number 1, 1st week (UK New Musical Express chart).

1968
US Gold certification: The Beatles.

UK album release: Under The Jasmine Tree, with the Modern Jazz Quartet.

1969
Ringo's appearance on the "David Frost Show".


"Cold Turkey", 6th and last week in the Top 28 (Billboard).

1970
At the Kolnischer Kunstverein in Cologne, West Germany, the exhibition of Yoko's work "Happening And Fluxus" is shown.

1974

UK single release: "Ding Dong, Ding Dong"/"I Don't Care Anymore" (Apple R 6002).

George performs in concert (2 shows) at Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Canada ("North American Tour").

In England, BBC Radio One transmits a pre-recorded interview with George on the program "Rockspeak".

1977
Additional recording sessions for London Town LP, at Abbey Road Studios.

1979
BBC TV announces that this year's festive programing will be called "A Beatles Christmas" and will televise six Beatles movies over the holidays.

George and Olivia attend the Springfield Boys Club Christmas show in Big Hill, Harrow, London.

1980
John is mixing "Walking On Thin Ice".

John and Yoko interview with Andy Peebles for BBC Radio One's "The Lennon Tapes".

The December issue of "Playboy" hits the stands, featuring the first part of John and Yoko's interview from September.

John's killer checks into the YMCA on 63th Street. On his way to the Dakota, he stops in a record store and buys Double Fantasy.

1981
The "New York Daily News" publishes an interview with Yoko and Sean.

1982
UK singles release: "The Beatles Singles Collection" (Parlophone BSC 1).

1983
Ringo records the narration for 26 more episodes of "Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends".

In Los Angeles, the Linda exhibition "Photographs" is displayed at the Molly Barnes Gallery.

1984
In the UK, the ITV network broadcasts the American program "Paul McCartney: The Man, His Music, His Movies" in select regions.

1985
BBC1 transmits an interview with Yoko, entitled "Yoko Ono: A Life After John" (recorded December 2, 1985).

In the UK, Paul records an interview with Alan Grimadell of the National Association of Hospital Broadcasting Organisations, entitled "Paul McCartney: The Man". The interview is intended for broadcast to UK hospital patients only.

BBC1 airs the drama program "John Lennon: A Journey In His Life", featuring a reflective look back at John's life. Starring as John is Bernard Hill. Immediately after this show, BBC1 airs the program "Yoko: A Life After John", featuring an exclusive interview with Yoko.

This week's edition of the BBC listing's magazine "Radio Times" features John on the cover.

1986
Ringo becomes a spokeman for a wine cooler. The first Beatle to push a product.

BBC Radio One repeats the documentary "The Words And Music Of John Lennon".

In the US, the program "The Beatles - Twist And Shout" is syndicated to radio stations across the country.

1987
In the US, various radio stations air the syndicated radio tribute "John Lennon Remembered".

The "Beatle City" exhibition runs at the West End marketplace in Dallas, Texas.

1988
In the US, rock and roll legend Roy Orbison dies of a massive heart attack. He was 52.

1991
John's Aunt Mimi, Mary Elizabeth Smith, dies at her home in Poole, Dorset. She was 88.

George and Eric Clapton perform in concert at Sun Plaza Hall, Hiroshima ("Tour Of Japan").

In London, the exhibition by Bob Whittaker, accompaning his book "The Unseen Beatles", is on display at the Photographer's Gallery in Great Newport Gallery.

1992
In the US, the Disney Channel airs its "Eight Days A Week Tribute To The Beatles", featuring a different Beatles film every night.

1994

US release: The Beatles - Live At The BBC (Capitol CDP-8-31796-2).

In the US, Alun Owens, scriptwriter for the Beatles' first movie "A Hard Day's Night" dies after a brief illness.

1997
At the Museum of Modern Art in Oxford, Yoko's art exhibition "Have You Seen The Horizon Lately" is on display.

1998
In the UK, the "News Of The World" newspaper publishes a story that Paul will soon buy the Everton Football Club.

[ Dec 03, 2003, 07:10 AM: Message Edited By: Jerry ]

[Paolo Meccano]

December 6th

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1974: George's single Ding Dong, Ding Dong (featuring Ringo on drums) / I Don't Care Anymore is released in the UK.


Thanks to http://www.imagevenue.com/

Information gathered from Barry Miles' 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 1: The Beatles Years' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8308-9) and Keith Badman's 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 2: After the Break-Up 1970-2001' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8307-0)

[Paolo Meccano]

December 7th

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1963: The Beatles comprise the entire panel for a special edition of BBC TV's Juke Box Jury before an audience of 2,500 members of The Beatles' Northern Area Fan club. As usual, the compere is David Jacobs.


Thanks to http://www.imagevenue.com/

Information gathered from Barry Miles' 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 1: The Beatles Years' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8308-9) and Keith Badman's 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 2: After the Break-Up 1970-2001' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8307-0)

[Asha]

This is cool! Thanks Paolo! :wave1:

[lennonluvr9]

Wow! I forgot about this! Nice to see it again! Thanks Paolo!

[Bexy_Starkey]

This is great, Paolo - a wonderful start to my first Christmas on BeatleLinks! I think I know what today'll be though...

[Paolo Meccano]

December 8th

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1964: George visits Ringo (who has recently had his tonsils removed) at University College Hospital, London.


1980:

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Thanks to http://www.imagevenue.com/

Information gathered from Barry Miles' 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 1: The Beatles Years' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8308-9) and Keith Badman's 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 2: After the Break-Up 1970-2001' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8307-0)

[Celebrian]

Glad to see this again!

[BeatleChick]

Oh, Paolo! So glad that you're doing this again! I always love it every year! Thank you!!! You're the best!

[Paolo Meccano]

December 9th

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1961:

Sam Leach's first attempt at promoting a concert in the south of England ends in disaster at the Palais Ballroom, Aldershot. As he isn't known to them, the local newspaper refuses to accept his cheque for an advertisment, and as he neglects to leave his telephone number with them, his ad isn't run. The Beatles arrive at an empty hall: no-one knows the 'Battle of the Bands' is happening. A quick run round the local coffee bars asking people to come to a free dance results in an audience of 18.


Thanks to http://www.imagevenue.com/

Information gathered from Barry Miles' 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 1: The Beatles Years' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8308-9) and Keith Badman's 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 2: After the Break-Up 1970-2001' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8307-0)

[Paolo Meccano]

December 10th

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1963:

Backstage at the Gaumont Cinema, Doncaster, the Beatles give an interview to the Australian radio journalist Dibs Mather for the BBC Transcription Service, during which John recites his poem, Neville Club, and announces his intention to publish a collection of his humorous writing.


Thanks to http://www.imagevenue.com/

Information gathered from Barry Miles' 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 1: The Beatles Years' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8308-9) and Keith Badman's 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 2: After the Break-Up 1970-2001' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8307-0)

[Harbidge]

I've got a copy of the poster of the 9th December Aldershot gig. Originals are priceless!

One of the guys who went with the group down to Aldershot was Terry McCann - a guy I know. I know know if any photos exist with him in there but he was talking about what happened - i.e. the group members occasionally coming off stage to go dance with one of the people who were there, and when it was empty John and Paul played football / soccer with something they found on the floor.

[Paolo Meccano]

December 11th

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1975:

The photographer Bob Gruen is invited to the Dakota apartment by John and Yoko to take Sean's first official baby snaps. For the occasion, John, Yoko and Sean dress up in Japanese kimonos and John ties his long hair into a ponytail.


Thanks to http://www.imagevenue.com/

Information gathered from Barry Miles' 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 1: The Beatles Years' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8308-9) and Keith Badman's 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 2: After the Break-Up 1970-2001' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8307-0)

[Paolo Meccano]

December 12th

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1969:

The album The Plastic Ono Band - Live Peace In Toronto by The Plastic Ono Band, produced by John and Yoko, is released in the UK as Apple CORE 2001 and in the US as Apple SW 3362.


Thanks to http://www.imagevenue.com/

Information gathered from Barry Miles' 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 1: The Beatles Years' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8308-9) and Keith Badman's 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 2: After the Break-Up 1970-2001' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8307-0)

[Paolo Meccano]

December 13th

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1975:

Today, at the BBC Television Centre in Wood Lane, London, George, as pirate 'Bob', records a special Boxing Day edition of Rutland Weekend Television, featuring his exclusive performance of the Harrison / Idle composition The Pirate Song which appears at the very end of the show with the credits running over the top. George also makes further cameo appearances in the 31-minute programme, including one where he is dressed as a pirate. The show, which also features such comic delights as How to Ski In Your Own Home and the Christmas play entitled Santa Doesn't Live Here Anymore, is broadcast for the first time on BBC2 on December 26th between 10:55 and 11:26pm.


Thanks to http://www.imagevenue.com/

Information gathered from Barry Miles' 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 1: The Beatles Years' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8308-9) and Keith Badman's 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 2: After the Break-Up 1970-2001' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8307-0)

[Harbidge]

Good ole' George! I've love to see a video clip of that!

[lennonluvr9]

Haha! Rutland weekend television!

[Paolo Meccano]

December 14th

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1963:

The Beatles' Southern Area Fan Club Concert at Wimbledon Palais. An afternoon performance, after which the Beatles sat behind the Palais bar and shook hands with all 3,000 of their SFC members. Most of them stood in an orderly line to shake hands with the group but a few girls fainted. They very soon had to stop giving autographs as the line grew too long. Some girls managed to tousle their hair or kiss their hands.


Thanks to http://www.imagevenue.com/

Information gathered from Barry Miles' 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 1: The Beatles Years' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8308-9) and Keith Badman's 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 2: After the Break-Up 1970-2001' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8307-0)

[Paolo Meccano]

December 15th

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1969:

John and Yoko's Plastic Ono Supergroup play at the Peace For Christmas concert at the Lyceum Ballroom, Covent Garden, London, in aid of UNICEF. The musicians only have time for one brief rehearsal, in the afternoon, before the show. George Harrison is among the musicians in the hastily-assembled group: the first time he and John have appeared in concert together since August 1966. The other members of the line-up are Eric Clapton, Delaney and Bonnie, Alan White, Bobby Keyes, Keith Moon, Klaus Voormann, Jim Gordon and Billy Preston. They perform extended versions of Cold Turkey and Don't Worry Kyoko (Mummy's Only Looking For Her Hand In the Snow). The entire show is recorded and part of their set is released on John and Yoko's 1972 double album Sometime In New York City.


Thanks to http://www.imagevenue.com/

Information gathered from Barry Miles' 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 1: The Beatles Years' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8308-9) and Keith Badman's 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 2: After the Break-Up 1970-2001' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8307-0)

[Paolo Meccano]

December 16th

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1966:

Members of the Beatles fan club are sent copies of the Beatles' fourth Christmas flexi-disc, Pantomime: Everywhere It's Christmas.

Paul: "I drew the cover myself. There's a sort of funny pantomime horse in the design if you look closely... well, I can see one there if you can't."


Thanks to http://www.imagevenue.com/

Information gathered from Barry Miles' 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 1: The Beatles Years' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8308-9) and Keith Badman's 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 2: After the Break-Up 1970-2001' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8307-0)

[Paolo Meccano]

December 17th

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1971:

John appears at another benefit concert, this time at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York, to perform for the families of the victims of the riot at New York's Attica State Prison. During the show, which is captured on 16mm film, John performs acoustic versions of both Imagine and Attica State, while Yoko sings Sisters O Sisters.


Thanks to http://www.imagevenue.com/

Information gathered from Barry Miles' 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 1: The Beatles Years' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8308-9) and Keith Badman's 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 2: After the Break-Up 1970-2001' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8307-0)

[Paolo Meccano]

December 18th

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1964:

The flexi-disc, Another Beatles' Christmas Record, is sent out to members of The Beatles Fan Club.


Thanks to http://www.imagevenue.com/

Information gathered from Barry Miles' 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 1: The Beatles Years' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8308-9) and Keith Badman's 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 2: After the Break-Up 1970-2001' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8307-0)

[lennonluvr9]

[b]December 16th
Paul: "I drew the cover myself. There's a sort of funny pantomime horse in the design if you look closely... well, I can see one there if you can't."



I dont see it :tongue1:

[Paolo Meccano]

December 19th

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1969:

The Beatles Seventh Christmas Record is sent out to Fan Club members.


Thanks to http://www.imagevenue.com/

Information gathered from Barry Miles' 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 1: The Beatles Years' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8308-9) and Keith Badman's 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 2: After the Break-Up 1970-2001' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8307-0)

[Paolo Meccano]

December 20th

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1958:

The Quarrymen play at the wedding reception of George's brother Harry in Speke.


Thanks to http://www.imagevenue.com/

Information gathered from Barry Miles' 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 1: The Beatles Years' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8308-9) and Keith Badman's 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 2: After the Break-Up 1970-2001' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8307-0)

[Paolo Meccano]

December 21st

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1967:

A fancy dress party is held for the complete crew of Magical Mystery Tour including all the technical staff, plus relatives and a few friends. Robert Morley was Father Christmas and The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band played. Paul and Jane arrived as a Cockney Pearly King and Queen, Ringo as a Regency dandy, George as a Cavalier and John dressed as a teddy boy. John paid close attention to Patti during the party, until being reminded by fellow guest Lulu that he was supposed to be escorting his own wife for the evening.


Thanks to http://www.imagevenue.com/

Information gathered from Barry Miles' 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 1: The Beatles Years' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8308-9) and Keith Badman's 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 2: After the Break-Up 1970-2001' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8307-0)

[NaomiMcCartney]

December 20th

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1958:

The Quarrymen play at the wedding reception of George's brother Harry in Speke.


Thanks to http://www.imagevenue.com/

Information gathered from Barry Miles' 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 1: The Beatles Years' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8308-9) and Keith Badman's 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 2: After the Break-Up 1970-2001' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8307-0) Wow, I would have never known that happened years ago before I was born on my Birthday.

I learn something new every time I look at this Beatlelinks Beatles Calendar.

[Paolo Meccano]

December 22nd

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1999:

George Michael, Robbie Williams and Graham Coxon of Blur are among the stars that autograph John's Imagine single to help charity. Yoko Ono asks for the covers to be made and then auctioned for the homeless organisation Shelter.


Thanks to http://www.imagevenue.com/

Information gathered from Barry Miles' 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 1: The Beatles Years' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8308-9) and Keith Badman's 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 2: After the Break-Up 1970-2001' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8307-0)

[Paolo Meccano]

December 23rd

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1968:

Apple's first Christmas party is held at 3 Savile Row, complete with what its suppliers assure everyone is the 'largest turkey in the world', Hell's Angels, and members of a visiting Californian hippy commune. John and Yoko, who have hardly been seen at Apple since it opened its new headquarters, dress up as Father and Mother Christmas and hand out presents to all the children attending.


Thanks to http://www.imagevenue.com/

Information gathered from Barry Miles' 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 1: The Beatles Years' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8308-9) and Keith Badman's 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 2: After the Break-Up 1970-2001' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8307-0)

[Paolo Meccano]

December 24th

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1963:

Astoria Cinema, Finsbury Park, London, with The Barron Knights & Duke D'Mond, Tommy Quickly, The Fourmost, Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas, Cilla Black and Rolf Harris. The Beatles' Christmas Show ran for 16 nights, with two houses per night, finishing on January 11th, 1964, and was seen by almost 100,000 people.


Thanks to http://www.imagevenue.com/

Information gathered from Barry Miles' 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 1: The Beatles Years' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8308-9) and Keith Badman's 'The Beatles Diary - Volume 2: After the Break-Up 1970-2001' (Omnibus Press, 2001 ISBN 0-7119-8307-0)

[Paolo Meccano]

December 25th

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(Well even the Beatles had Christmas Day off... :wink3:)

Merry Xmas to you and yours from me and mine :santa4:


Thanks to http://www.imagevenue.com/

[lennonluvr9]

What a cute card! I should have used a design like that on MY christmas cards!

[BeatleChick]

Love it, Paolo! Thanks for making Xmas a little Merrier for all of us here at Links! Love the pics that you've posted this time around! They're great--as always! A very Merry Xmas to you, Paolo, and thanks again!