Interviews and prizes, the completion of a song, and a wedding 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 20th of March.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:25 – In 1961, the Beatles play the Cavern Club and then the Hambleton Hall, in Liverpool.
0:44 – In 1962, the Beatles performed at the Cavern Club.
1:01 – In 1963, the Beatles play at the ABC Cinema in Romford for the Montez/ Roe packaged tour.
1:30 – In 1964, the Beatles were at the Twickenham Film Studios to work on the A Hard Day’s Night film.
2:02 – Then, they appeared on Ready, Steady, Go! for the second time.
2:53 – Can’t Buy Me Love is released as a single in the UK.
3:40 – In 1965, the Beatles are in Austria to complete the Alps scenes of Help!.
4:15 – John Lennon and Ringo Starr are interviewed by Chris Denning for Radio Luxembourg.
4:28 – In 1966, Paul McCartney returns to England from his Swiss holiday.
4:53 – In 1967, John Lennon and Paul McCartney are interviewed by BBC Radio’s Brian Matthew.
5:14 – The 1966 Igor Novello Awards.
6:25 – John and Paul complete She’s Leaving Home in Abbey Road.
6:50 – In 1969, John Lennon marries Yoko Ono in Gibraltar.
7:27 – Conclusion.

Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.
Bibliography for the series.
The 1966 Igor Novello Award ceremony.

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A hard day of work, a drug reference, and a cast and crew party 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 the 19th of March.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:25 – In 1961, the Beatles play the Casbah Coffee Club.
0:42 – In 1962, the Bealtes perform at the Kingsway Club in Southport.
0:55 – In 1963, the Beatles’ packaged tour is at Regal Cinema in Cambridge.
1:05 – In 1964, the Beatles are at the Twickenham Film Studios to shoot a sequence for A Hard Day’s Night.
1:33 – At noon, the Fab Four receive the Variety Silver Heart plaque as Show Business Personalities of 1963.
2:36 – The Beatles have their debut on Top Of The Pops.
3:05 – The origin of A Hard Day’s Night title.
4:03 – In 1965, the Beatles film some pick-up shots for their Help! film.
4:28 – Then they give a phone interview to BBC’s Brian Matthew and have a party with cast and crew.
5:01 – Conclusion.

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

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More early gigs, an out of the ordinary interview, and a charge for cannabis possession 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 on the 18th of March.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:29 – In 1962, the Beatles play the Casbah Coffee Club.
0:39 – In 1963, the Beatles perform at the Regal Cinema in Gloucester.
0:52 – In 1964, the Beatles shoot the dressing room scene for A Hard Day’s Night.
1:03 – George Harrison interviews the Beatles.
1:44 – In 1965, the Beatles keep shooting scenes for Eight Arms To Hold You.
2:05 – In 1969, George Harrison is charged with cannabis possession.
2:36 – 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 memorable bachelor party, and the first time a woman performed on a Beatles 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 the 17th of March.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:28 – In 1961, the Beatles play the Mossway Hall in Liverpool.
1:05 – Then, tehy played the St. Patrick’s Night Rock Ball at the Liverpool Jazz Society.
1:53 – In 1962, the Beatles play the St. Patrick’s Night Rock Gala at the Village Hall in Knotty Ash.
2:27 – The lads take part to Sam Leach’s bachelor party.
2:50 – In 1963, the Beatles play the Embassy Cinema in Peterborough.
3:55 – In 1964, the Beatles keep shooting scenes for A Hard Day’s Night.
4:10 – Jack de Manio interviews John Lennon for BBC.
4:40 – In 1965, the Beatles second film gets a name: Eight Arms To Hold You.
5:05 – In 1967, the Beatles start recording She’s Leaving Home.
5:55 – Paul McCartney hurts George Martin’s feelings.
6:36 – Sheila Bromberg is the first woman to play on a Beatles record.
6:46 – Conclusion.

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

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Two Cavern special dates, a BBC radio session, and the continuation of John and Yoko’s quest to get married 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 the 16th of March.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:29 – In 1961, the Beatles play their 10th concert at the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
0:42 – In 1962, the Beatles play for the 60th time at the Cavern Club.
1:00 – In 1963, the Beatles perform 6 songs live for BBC Radio.
1:51 – Then, they travelled to Sheffield to play the city hall.
3:06 – In 1964, Ringo Starr shoots the beginning of his solo sequence in A Hard Day’s Night.
3:37 – Can’t Buy Me Love will shatter previous U.S. sales records.
4:01 – In 1965, the Beatles keep working on their second feature film.
4:19 – In 1969, Paul and Linda go on honeymoon.
4:33 – John and Yoko go to Paris.
5:27 – In 1970, Paul McCartney listens to Oo You in Abbey Road.
5:48 – Conclusion.

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

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