02 January 1969

Thursday

1969-01-02

Events

 * The Beatles' infamous Get Back/Let It Be sessions begin at Twickenham Studios, London. The tense sessions were the group's attempt to return to their roots, and saw them initially rehearse and record songs for a television special and live performance. This first day officially began at around 9.30 am, however, with director Michael Lindsay-Hogg filming as Mal Evans and Kevin Harrington set up The Beatles' equipment onto Stage One before the group began playing. The shots would eventually be used for the opening sequence of the Let It Be film. (source: BB)

Top of the Pops

 * Presenter: Stuart Henry
 * 1) (1) Scaffold – Lily The Pink (over charts)
 * 2) (3) Marmalade – Ob-La-Di-Ob-La-Da
 * 3) (7) Love Sculpture – Sabre Dance
 * 4) (New) Manfred Mann – Fox On The Run
 * 5) (13) Dusty Springfield – Son Of A Preacher Man rpt.
 * 6) (16) Herman’s Hermits – Something’s Happening rpt.
 * 7) (14) Judy Clay & William Bell – Private Number (Crowd Dancing)
 * 8) (2) The Foundations – Build Me Up Buttercup rpt.
 * 9) (1) Scaffold – Lily The Pink rpt.