Meeting the Rolling Stones for the first time, completing the recording Paperback Writer, and that of the band’s first stereo single 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 14th of April.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:31 – 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.
1:09 – In 1963, the Beatles appear on ABC’s Thank Your Lucky Stars for the third time.
1:54 – The Beatles meet the Rolling Stones for the first time.
2:33 – In 1964, the Beatles shoot a scene for A Hard Day’s Night.
2:58 – In 1965, the Beatles film the initial scene for Help!.
3:51 – In 1966, the Beatles complete Paperback Writer and start working on Rain.
4:29 – A peculiar recording practice.
5:09 – The actual recording.
5:46 – In 1969, John and Paul record The Ballad Of John And Yoko.
6:29 – An important recording session.
6:52 – John and Paul working together in harmony…
7:37 – …or maybe not?
8:54 – Conclusion.

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

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Two Hamburg residencies, the Beatles’ debut on BBC, and the recording of John Lennon’s first serious song 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 13th of April.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:30 – In 1961, the Beatles play the Top Ten Club in Hamburg, West Germany.
0:43 – In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Star-Club in Hamburg.
1:13 – In 1963, the Beatles film their debut on BBC’s The 625 Show.
2:33 – A party at the Shadows guitarist Bruce Welch’s.
2:57 – In 1964, George Harrison and John Lennon film two scenes for A Hard Day’s Night.
3:27 – In 1965, the Beatles continue the filming of Professor Foot’s cadenza scene for Help!.
3:42 – The band record an interview for BBC Radio’s Pop Inn.
4:23 – The Beatles record Help! at the EMI Studios in Abbey Road.
5:14 – In 1966, the Beatles complete Love You To and start working Paperback Writer.
6:17 – Conclusion.

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

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An 8-hour marathon, Paul creating the basic plan for Magical Mystery Tour, and George and John leaving Rishikesh 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 12th of April.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:28 – In 1961, the Beatles play the Top Ten Club in Hamburg, West Germany.
0:43 – In 1962, George Harrison and Brian Epstein travel to Hamburg.
1:06 – In 1963, the Beatles take part to A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues Marathon No. 2.
1:33 – In 1964, the Beatles keep filming the initial scene of their A Hard Day’s Night.
1:56 – In 1965, the Beatles film a scene of Help! set in Buckingham Palace.
2:17 – BBC and Brian Epstein agrees for more content from the Beatles.
3:12 – In 1967, Paul McCartney puts to paper his idea for Magical Mystery Tour.
4:28 – In 1968, George Harrison and John Lennon leave Rishikesh.
5:41 – A misbehaving Yogi?
6:56 – Writing Sexy Sadie.
7:36 – Conclusion.

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

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Several live performances, the first Indian flavoured song of the band and the first time another musician is credited on a Beatles’ single 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 11th of April.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:30 – In 1961, the Beatles play the Top Ten Club in Hamburg, West Germany.
0:43 – In 1962, Pete Best, John Lennon and Paul McCartney left Liverpool for Hamburg.
1:34 – In 1963, John Lennon sees his son Julian for the first time.
2:47 – From Me To You is released as a single in the UK.
2:58 – The Beatles perform at the Co-operative Hall in Middleton.
3:15 – In 1964, the Beatles hold the first and second place in the Billboard album sales charts.
3:26 – In 1965, the Beatles appear at the NME 1964-1965 Annual Poll-Winners’ All-Star Concert.
4:14 – Then, they are at the Teddington Studio Centre in Wembley for the Eamonn Andrews Show.
5:32 – In 1966, the Beatles work on Love You To.
6:31 – In 1967, Paul McCartney has a jam with John and Michelle Phillips and Brian Wilson.
7:13 – In 1969, Get Back is released as a single in the UK.
7:57 – Conclusion.

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

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A tragic and sudden death, the last appearance on Top Of The Pops, and the announcement of the Beatles’ breakup 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 10th of April.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:35 – In 1961, the Beatles play at the Top Ten Club in Hamburg.
0:49 – In 1962, Stuart Sutcliffe dies of brain haemorrhage.
2:41 – In 1963, the Beatles give their last performance at the Majestic Ballroom in Birkenhead.
2:55 – In 1964, the Beatles film the production office sequence for A Hard Day’s Night.
3:08 – In 1965, the Beatles mime an appearance on BBC’s Top Of The Pops.
3:47 – The Beatles and Dr. Who.
4:40 – In 1967, Paul McCartney meets John and Michelle Phillips and the Beach Boys.
5:05 – In 1970, George Harrison is interviewed for BBC’s Fact Or Fantasy.
5:36 – The Beatles’ breakup becomes official.
7:26 – A final press release.
8:34 – Conclusion.

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

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