Today in Acoustic-Rock History

1964 – The Beatles’ series of Christmas concerts opens at London’s Hammersmith Odeon.

1965 – The Beatles earn yet another gold record for the album “Rubber Soul” just two-and-a-half weeks after its release. The record, which includes “I’ve Just Seen A Face”, “Norwegian Wood”, “Michelle”, and “In My Life” is seen by critics as a turning point in their career, marking their progression to a more serious brand of pop music.

1972 – David Bowie plays at the Rainbow Theatre, London, giving a special Christmas Eve concert.

1974 – James Taylor, Carly Simon, Linda Ronstadt and Joni Mitchell are spotted crooning Christmas carols around the streets of Los Angeles.