The second Mersey Beat Showcase, some recording and mixing session, and an incredible marketing result are among the highlights of this episode of What A Fab Day, the podcast telling you the day by day story of the Beatles. Today, we focus on what happened to the Fab Four on the 19th of April.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:28 – In 1961, the Beatles play the Top Ten Club in Hamburg, West Germany.
0:42 – In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Star-Club in Hamburg.
0:56 – In 1963, the Beatles top the bill of the second Mersey Beat Showcase at the King’s Hall in Stroke-on-Trent.
1:22 – In 1964, the Beatles record the performances they’ll mime for Around The Beatles at the IBC Studios in London.
2:56 – Derek Taylor starts working for NEMS.
3:34 – In 1966, the Beatles complete Doctor Robert at the EMI Studios.
4:01 – In 1967, The Beatles & Co is formed.
5:06 – George Martin and Goeff Emerick mixed Good Morning Good Morning and Only A Northern Song in mono.
5:43 – In 1968, the “This man has talent…” advert by Apple Music gets on magazine.
6:25 – Conclusion.

Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.
Bibliography for the series.

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The first Beatles appearance at the Royal Albert Hall, the rehearsals for ITV’s Around The Beatles, and a lengthy late recording session are among the highlights of this episode of What A Fab Day, the podcast telling you the day by day story of the Beatles. Today, we focus on what happened to the Fab Four on the 18th of April.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:31 – In 1961, the Beatles play the Top Ten Club in Hamburg, West Germany.
0:47 – In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Star-Club in Hamburg.
0:55 – In 1963, the Beatles are at the Royal Albert Hall.
1:22 – The concert and the BBC broadcast.
2:32 – Paul meets Jane Asher.
2:47 – In 1964, the Beatles re-record some dialogue for A Hard Day’s Night.
3:01 – In the afternon, they take part to their first rehearsal for Around The Beatles.
4:23 – In 1965, three mono mixes of Help! and several stereo mixes of Help! and The Night Before are completed.
4:49 – In 1966, George Harrison and John Lennon see the Lovin’ Spoonful live.
5:25 – In 1969, George Harrison completes Old Brown Shoe…
5:51 – …and then, with John Lennon, completes I Want You (She’s So Heavy)
6:24 – Conclusion.

Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.
Bibliography for the series.

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Two TV appearances, two studio sessions, and two residencies are among the highlights of this episode of What A Fab Day, the podcast telling you the day by day story of the Beatles. Today, we focus on what happened to the Fab Four on the 17th of April.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:27 – In 1961, the Beatles play the Top Ten Club in Hamburg, West Germany.
0:40 – In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Star-Club in Hamburg.
0:50 – In 1963, the Beatles are engaged at the Majestic Ballroom in Luton.
1:21 – In 1964, A Hard Day’s Night is announced.
1:42 – The Beatles film the discotheque scene and meet Ed Sullvian.
2:29 – In 1966, the Beatles record the instrumental parts of Doctor Robert.
3:04 – In 1967, George Martin and Geoff Emerick mix several Sgt Pepper’s songs in stereo.
3:35 – Conclusion.

Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.
Bibliography for the series.

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Two TV appearances, two studio sessions, and two residencies are among the highlights of this episode of What A Fab Day, the podcast telling you the day by day story of the Beatles. Today, we focus on what happened to the Fab Four on the 16th of April.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:26 – In 1961, the Beatles play the Top Ten Club in Hamburg, West Germany.
0:45 – In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Star-Club in Hamburg.
0:58 – In 1963, the Beatles appear on Scene At 6.30.
1:45 – In 1964, the Beatles film chase scenes for A Hard Day’s Night.
1:58 – In the evening, they record A Hard Day’s Night.
3:17 – In 1965, George Harrison and John Lennon appear on Ready Steady Goes Live!
4:14 – In 1966, the Beatles complete Rain in Abbey Road.
5:10 – In 1969, George Harrison, John Lennon and Paul McCartney record Old Brown Shoe and Something.
6:15 – Conclusion.

Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.
Bibliography for the series.

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Three early gigs and the shooting of A Hard Day’s Night, and Paul McCartney having his first solo interview on BBC are among the highlights of this episode of What A Fab Day, the podcast telling you the day by day story of the Beatles. Today, we focus on what happened to the Fab Four on the 15th of April.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:32 – In 1961, the Beatles play the Top Ten Club in Hamburg, West Germany.
0:46 – In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Star-Club in Hamburg.
0:58 – In 1963, the Beatles are on the stage of the Riverside Dancing Club in Tenbury Wells.
1:37 – In 1964, the Beatles film some exterior scenes for A Hard Day’s Night.
1:53 – Paul McCartney is interviewed by David Frost.
2:22 – Conclusion.

Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.
Bibliography for the series.
Paul McCartney on A Degree Of Frost in 1964.

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