Radio and TV appearances, the shooting of a scene that will make Ringo as an actor, and the penultimate photo session of the Fab Four together 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 9th of April.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:29 – In 1961, the Beatles play at the Top Ten Club in Hamburg.
0:44 – In 1963, the Beatles give an interview for BBC Radio’s Pop Inn.
1:22 – Then, they mime a performance of From Me To You on ITV’s Tuesday Rendezvous.
2:03 – Finally, they perform at the Gaumont State Cinema in Kilburn.
2:13 – In 1964, Ringo Starr films his solo scene near the Thames for A Hard Day’s Night.
3:43 – In 1965, the Beatles film a sequence for Help! that will not be used in the final cut.
4:23 – In 1967, Paul McCartney and Mal Evans return to Los Angeles.
4:47 – In 1969, the Beatles have their penultimate photo session together.
5:30 – In 1970, Apple denies that Paul McCartney has left the Beatles.
6:50 – Conclusion.

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

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Some early gigs, a birth, and the remake of one of the band’s most iconic songs 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 8th of April.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:27 – In 1961, the Beatles play at the Top Ten Club in Hamburg.
0:38 – In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Casbah Coffee Club, without George Harrison.
0:57 – In 1963, Julian Lennon is born.
1:26 – In 1964, the Beatles have a day of rest while the work on A Hard Day’s Night continues.
1:49 – In 1965, the Beatles film two sequences for Help!
2:13 – In 1966, the Beatles record a remake of Got To Get You Into My Life.
2:43 – In 1967, Paul McCartney spends a day in Denver with Mal Evans.
2:58 – Conclusion.

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

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A precautionary defection, the birth of the Magical Mystery Tour, and the fine tune in for a single release 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 7th of April.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:28 – In 1961, the Beatles play at the Top Ten Club in Hamburg.
0:42 – In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Casbah Coffee Club and at the Cavern Club in Liverpool, without George Harrison.
1:16 – In 1963, the Beatles play the Savoy Ballroom in Portsmouth.
1:31 – In 1964, the Beatles film the police station sequence of A Hard Day’s Night.
2:10 – In 1965, the Beatles shoot the pub cellar sequence scene of Help!
2:36 – In 1966, the Beatles add tape loops on Tomorrow Never Knows.
3:52 – Then, they start recording Got To Get You Into My Life.
4:23 – In 1967, George Martin completes several stereo mixes for Sgt Pepper’s.
4:58 – Paul McCartney has an idea that will become Magical Mystery Tour.
6:03 – In 1969, Paul McCartney and Glyn Johns work on the final mix of Get Back.
6:50 – Conclusion.

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

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A farewell ball, a pirate radio prize, and a ground breaking 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 6th of April.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:26 – In 1961, the Beatles play at the Top Ten Club in Hamburg.
0:41 – In 1962, the Beatles perform a lunchtime gig at the Cavern Club in Liverpool and a “Beatles Farewell Ball” at the Tower Ballroom in Wallasey.
1:09 – In 1963, the Beatles are engaged at the Pavilion Gardens Ballroom in Buxton.
1:21 – In 1964, the Beatles film the make-up room sequence of A Hard Day’s Night.
1:30 – In 1965, the Beatles completed the Rajahama restaurant scene of Help!
1:45 – The band receives the Bell award from Radio Caroline.
2:12 – The Beatles For Sale EP goes on sale in the UK.
2:54 – In 1966, the Beatles start recording their new album.
3:41 – Studio innovation in Tomorrow Never Know and Revolver.
4:33 – Recording Tomorrow Never Knows.
5:38 – In 1967, Paul McCartney and Jane Asher spend the day in and around Denver.
6:09 – George Martin produced mono and stereo mixes of Good Morning Good Morning and a tentative master tape for Sgt Pepper’s.
7:03 – Conclusion.

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

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The Beatles’ first silver disc, the Fabs first encounter with Indian music, and a birthday surprise 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 5th of April.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:29 – In 1961, the Beatles play at the Top Ten Club in Hamburg.
0:42 – In 1962, the Beatles perform at a Beatles Fan Club event at the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
1:39 – In 1963, the Beatles give a private performance at the EMI House in London.
2:03 – Then, they play the Swimming Baths in Leyton.
2:12 – In 1964, the Beatles start filming the opening sequence of A Hard Day’s Night.
2:49 – In 1965, the Beatles film the Rajahama restaurant scene of Help!
3:10 – The band encounters Indian music for the first time.
4:07 – In 1967, Paul McCartney surprises his girlfriend Jane Asher for her birthday, in Denver.
4:35 – In 1970, Ringo Starr is interviewed for BBC’s Scene And Heard.
5:06 – Conclusion.

Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.
Bibliography for the series.
Ringo’s interview for Scene And Heard.

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