1967–1970 (widely known as "The Blue Album") is a compilation of songs by the British rock band The Beatles, spanning the years indicated in the title.
Late morning. Abbey Road studios are opened to over 100 reporters and photographers. 2.00-4.00pm. Recording for the BBC. 5.00-8.00pm. Today's session intended for orchestra overdub, due to the decision-taken this day- of releasing `All You Need Is Love' as a single.
EMI announces that the Beatles have sold over 200 million albums worldwide, while John announces that the band will not tour again, following the disastrous Candlestick Park concert.
Captiol records pulls the beatles album Yesterday and Today. The album cover had the 4 Beatles dressed in white suits holding decapitated babies, and raw meat.
The Shea Stadium concert on August 15 was record breaking and one of the most famous concert events of its era. It set records for attendance, over 55,000 people attended the concert. http://www.catanna.com/liveatshea.jpg
It was in the late summer of 1965, it the peak of American Beatlemania. They played in some outdoor and indoor stadiums. Over 55,000 saw the Beatles at Shea Stadium.