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The Beatles record Helter Skelter after 21 takes...

Sep 09, 2024

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Sept. 9, 1968

**L-R George Martin, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr working in the control room while recording the “White Album”**

On this date 56 years-ago, the Beatles entered Abbie Road studios in London to complete the recording of their rawest blast of primal rock 'n' roll ever, the ubiquitous "Helter Skelter". The song was conceived by Paul McCartney, an…

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