John Lennon meets Yoko Ono at the Indica Gallery
John Lennon met Yoko Ono at a preview of her exhibition at the Indica Gallery in London on November 7, 1966, the day before it opened, per Ultimate Classic Rock.
Lennon later remembered the date as November 9, and the clip below is his solo song Imagine.
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Jimi Hendrix and Buddy Miles record Izabella at the Record Plant
Jimi Hendrix on guitar and Buddy Miles on drums recorded Izabella at the Record Plant in New York City on November 7, 1969, per Dagger Records.
The same session also produced Stepping Stone/Villanova Junction Blues, and the clip below is Izabella.
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The Miles Davis Quintet is filmed live in Karlsruhe
The Miles Davis Quintet of Davis, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Tony Williams played the Stadthalle in Karlsruhe, West Germany on November 7, 1967, and Südwestfunk TV filmed it, per Jazz History Online.
It is the only known video of the group, and the clip below is a colorized upload of the concert.
The Beatles finish work on Magical Mystery Tour at Abbey Road
The Beatles made new mixes of Magical Mystery Tour and added an extra vocal overdub at EMI Studios in London on November 7, 1967, per the Beatles Bible.
Paul McCartney re-created John Lennon's spoken introduction that day, and the clip below is the title song.
1966 in 1960s music: the full year guide
John Lennon meets Yoko Ono at the Indica Gallery
John Lennon met Yoko Ono at a preview of her exhibition at the Indica Gallery in London on November 7, 1966, the day before it opened, per Ultimate Classic Rock.
Lennon later remembered the date as November 9, and the clip below is his solo song Imagine.
1965 in 1960s music: the full year guide
Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass debut on The Ed Sullivan Show
Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass made their debut on The Ed Sullivan Show on November 7, 1965, as the first act on the bill, per EdSullivan.com.
They played A Taste of Honey and Zorba's Dance, and the clip below is the A Taste of Honey performance.
1964 in 1960s music: the full year guide
The Beatles play two shows at the Capitol Cinema in Cardiff
The Beatles played two shows at the Capitol Cinema in Cardiff on November 7, 1964, at 6.30pm and 8.50pm, with Mary Wells on the bill, per the Beatles Bible.
It was the 24th date of their autumn British tour, and the clip below is Mary Wells singing My Guy.
1963 in 1960s music: the full year guide
The Beatles play two shows at the Adelphi Cinema in Dublin
The Beatles played two shows at the Adelphi Cinema on Middle Abbey Street in Dublin on November 7, 1963, each to a capacity crowd of 2,304, per the Beatles Bible.
They were the band's only concerts in the Republic of Ireland, and the clip below is She Loves You.
1962 in 1960s music: the full year guide
The Beatles play the Star-Club in Hamburg
The Beatles played the Star-Club in Hamburg on November 7, 1962, the seventh date of a 14-night residency that ran from November 1 to 14, per the Paul McCartney Project.
The famous Star-Club tapes were recorded later, in December 1962, and the clip below is Hallelujah I Love Her So from them.
1960 in 1960s music: the full year guide
Elvis Presley records the Wild in the Country soundtrack
Elvis Presley recorded songs for the 20th Century Fox film Wild in the Country at Radio Recorders in Hollywood in sessions on November 7 and 8, 1960, per Wikipedia.
The sessions produced Lonely Man, and the clip below is that song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in 1960s music on November 7?
November 7 saw 9 verified music events across eight years, including John Lennon meeting Yoko Ono in 1966, the Beatles playing Dublin in 1963, and Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass debuting on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1965.
When did John Lennon meet Yoko Ono?
John Lennon met Yoko Ono at a preview of her exhibition at the Indica Gallery in London on November 7, 1966, the day before it opened. Lennon later remembered the date as November 9.
When did the Beatles play in Dublin?
The Beatles played two shows at the Adelphi Cinema in Dublin on November 7, 1963, each to a capacity crowd of 2,304. They were the band's only concerts in the Republic of Ireland.
When did Herb Alpert first appear on The Ed Sullivan Show?
Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass made their debut on The Ed Sullivan Show on November 7, 1965, as the first act on the bill. They played A Taste of Honey and Zorba's Dance.
Where were the Beatles on November 7, 1964?
The Beatles played two shows at the Capitol Cinema in Cardiff on November 7, 1964, at 6.30pm and 8.50pm, with Mary Wells on the bill. It was the 24th date of their autumn British tour.
Where were the Beatles on November 7, 1962?
The Beatles played the Star-Club in Hamburg on November 7, 1962, the seventh date of a 14-night residency that ran from November 1 to 14.