On This Day in Beatles History – 9 March | Beatles Timeline

What Happened On 9 March In Beatles History?

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9 March in Beatles history includes the final day of filming Help! in the Bahamas (1965), the start of recording 'Getting Better' for Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967), and other significant moments in the band's career.

Below is a chronological list of events that took place on 9 March throughout Beatles history.

9 March 1965 – The Beatles Complete Final Day of Filming Help! in the Bahamas

On Tuesday 9 March 1965, The Beatles completed their final day of location filming in the Bahamas for their second feature film, Help!. The production returned to Paradise Island to capture remaining exterior material, bringing to a close more than two weeks of Caribbean shooting that had begun on 23 February 1965.

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Read the full story: Day 15 – Filming Help! in the Bahamas – 9th March 1965 | Final Day Paradise Island

9 March 1967 – The Beatles Begin Recording 'Getting Better' for Sgt Pepper

On 9 March 1967, The Beatles began work on the song 'Getting Better' during the recording sessions for their landmark album Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. The session took place in Studio Two at EMI Studios, Abbey Road, with producer George Martin overseeing the recording. Seven takes of the rhythm track were recorded, featuring Paul McCartney on rhythm guitar and guide vocal, Ringo Starr on drums, and George Martin on electric pianette.

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Read the full story: The Beatles Begin Recording 'Getting Better' for Sgt Pepper – 9 March 1967