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On December 19, 1969, the Beatles released their last Christmas record.
Last edited Tue Dec 26, 2023, 08:50 AM - Edit history (2)
I managed to overlook the occasion this year.
Edited to remove the errant apostrophe and to change “The” to “the” in the title.
Hat tip, This Day in Music
I think what they mean is that this was the last one. Would there have been one in 1970?
1969 - The Beatles
The Beatles latest Christmas record, 'The Beatles' Seventh Christmas Record' was released to members of their fan club in the UK and the US.
The Beatles latest Christmas record, 'The Beatles' Seventh Christmas Record' was released to members of their fan club in the UK and the US.
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It was the last one.
The Beatles' Christmas records
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1969: The Beatles Seventh Christmas Record
Recorded: November–December 1969
Location: various
Writer: The Beatles
Producer: Kenny Everett
Issued: 19 December 1969
Label: Lyntone, LYN 1970/1971
Flexi disc: 7", 2 sides, 33⅓ RPM
Total time: 7:39
The final Beatles Christmas offering was also recorded separately, as the band had effectively split by this point. It features an extensive visit with Lennon and his wife Yoko at their Tittenhurst Park estate, where they play "what will Santa bring me?" games. Harrison and Ringo Starr appear only briefly, the latter to publicise his recent film, The Magic Christian. McCartney sings his original ad-lib, "This is to Wish You a Merry, Merry Christmas." Starting at 1:30, at the tail-end of Starr's song, the guitar solos from "The End" are heard, followed by Ono interviewing Lennon.
For the only time, the North American and UK album sleeve jackets were identical. The North American version of the flexi-disc had an elaborate collage of the Beatles' faces on it (drawn by Ringo), while the rear album sleeve contained stick-figure scribbles made by his son, Zak Starkey.
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1969: The Beatles Seventh Christmas Record
Recorded: November–December 1969
Location: various
Writer: The Beatles
Producer: Kenny Everett
Issued: 19 December 1969
Label: Lyntone, LYN 1970/1971
Flexi disc: 7", 2 sides, 33⅓ RPM
Total time: 7:39
The final Beatles Christmas offering was also recorded separately, as the band had effectively split by this point. It features an extensive visit with Lennon and his wife Yoko at their Tittenhurst Park estate, where they play "what will Santa bring me?" games. Harrison and Ringo Starr appear only briefly, the latter to publicise his recent film, The Magic Christian. McCartney sings his original ad-lib, "This is to Wish You a Merry, Merry Christmas." Starting at 1:30, at the tail-end of Starr's song, the guitar solos from "The End" are heard, followed by Ono interviewing Lennon.
For the only time, the North American and UK album sleeve jackets were identical. The North American version of the flexi-disc had an elaborate collage of the Beatles' faces on it (drawn by Ringo), while the rear album sleeve contained stick-figure scribbles made by his son, Zak Starkey.
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Beatles Christmas 1969 - The Beatles' Seventh Christmas Record
HappyCrimble
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The Beatles' Seventh Christmas Record
Recorded Fall 1969 in various locations
Released to UK and US fan club members on December 19, 1969 (Lyntone LYN 1970)
Time: 7:42
HappyCrimble
444 subscribers
40,744 views Dec 4, 2011
The Beatles' Seventh Christmas Record
Recorded Fall 1969 in various locations
Released to UK and US fan club members on December 19, 1969 (Lyntone LYN 1970)
Time: 7:42
Mon Dec 19, 2022: On this day, December 19, 1969, The Beatles' released their last Christmas record.