The Beatles Lyrics Repository

The Beatles on this Day 27.3.

1956

• Paul Wickens is born.

1961

• The Beatles arrive in Hamburg, for performances in the Top Ten and, later, the Star Club (2nd Hamburg season).

1963

• 'Please Please Me' LP number 9, 1st week in the ranking (UK New Musical Express chart).
• Concert at the ABC, Northampton (Chris Montez and Tommy Roe Tour).

1964

• Beatles records are in the 6 first positions of the Australian ranking.
• US single release: 'Cry For A Shadow'/'Why (Can't You Love Me Again)'.

1967

• A week of Fats Domino performances at the Saville Theatre begins. Support acts: Gerry and the Pacemakers, and the Bee Gees. The opening concert is filmed for a US State Department feature.

1968

• 'Lady Madonna' number 1 (UK Record Retailer chart).

1969

• In London, Ringo confirms they will not play before an audience again.

1970

• Abbey Road, Room 4. Time unknown. Stereo mixing: 'Dig It' (remix 1); dialogue and miscellaneous pieces (remixes 1-8). Producer: Phil Spector; Engineer: Mike Sheady; 2nd Engineer: Roger Ferris.
• UK LP release: 'Sentimental Journey'.

1979

• Marriage of Pattie and Eric Clapton.