OTD In History: The Beatles Began Recording "Lucy In The Sky..."
97.3 KBCO | Colorado's World Class Rock, Denver / Boulder
Stay updated with breaking news from Studio Number Two. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
97.3 KBCO | Colorado's World Class Rock, Denver / Boulder
It was 55 years ago Sunday (February 28th, 1967) that the Beatles began sessions for "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds." As opposed to their first album in 1963, in which the majority of the album was recorded in one marathon 11-hour session, the Beatles were now afforded the luxury of open-ended studio time and spent the night's session only rehearsing the song without the tapes rolling. The session, which took place at Abbey Road's Studio Number Two between 7 p.m. and 3 a.m., featured numerous unnumbered run-throughs of the song as the group worked out its arrangement. Sessi...