A 5 quid gig, an arrival in New York City and the completion of a video 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 7th of February.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:26 – In 1961, the Beatles performa at the Merseyside Civil Service Club in Liverpool.
0:53 – In 1962, the Beatles play a lunchtime and an evening gig at the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
1:11 – In 1963, the Beatles play the ABC Cinema in Doncaster for the Helen Shapiro packaged tour.
1:42 – In 1964, the Beatles land in New York for their first time.
2:56 – The arrival in New York: the press…
4:27 – …and the Hotel Plaza.
6:13 – In 1965, John and Cynthia Lennon, George Martin and his girlfriend return to England from their Swiss holiday.
6:27 – In 1967, the Beatles complete the filming of the promotional video of Penny Lane.
7:33 – In 1969, George Harrison is hospitalized in London.
7:41 – In 1970, John Lennon appears in The Simon Dee Show.
8:06 – George Harrison produces Govidna by Radha Krishna Temple.
8:34 – Conclusion.

Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.
Bibliography for the series.
The Beatles land in New York.

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An old concert, a live TV appearance, and an interview with half spoken truths bordering on lies 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 6th of February.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:27 – In 1958, the Quarrymen play the Wilson Hall in Liverpool.
0:47 – George Harrison meets the Beatles for the first time?
1:30 – In 1961, the Beatles perform at the Lathom Hall in Liverpool for the third time in a week.
1:44 – In 1963, the Beatles play the Granada Cinema in Bedford for the Helen Shapiro packaged tour.
1:58 – In 1964, the George Harrison and John Lennon give an interview about their US trip.
2:14 – In 1968, Ringo Starr has the final rehearsals for Cilla Black’s BBC special.
3:03 – The other Beatles are at the EMI Studios to complete The Inner Light and Lady Madonna.
4:28 – In 1970, John Lennon is interviewed at the Apple headquarters for BBC’s Scene And Heard.
5:57 – 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 time the Fabs played together, the continuation of a national tour, and the shooting of a video 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 5th of February.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:25 – In 1961, the Beatles play at the Blair Hall for a Peak Promotions event.
1:17 – In 1962, the Beatles play the Cavern Club in Liverpool for a lunchtime engagement and the Kingsway Club in Southport.
1:31 – Ringo Starr sits in for Pete Best.
2:04 – In 1963, the Beatles play the Gaumont Cinema in Doncaster for the Helen Shapiro packaged tour.
2:45 – In 1964, the Beatles return to London after the end of their residency in Paris.
3:17 – In 1967, the Beatles start filming the promotional video of Penny Lane.
4:10 – In 1968, Ringo Starr takes part to the camera rehearsals for Cilla Black’s BBC special.
4:31 – In 1969, Glyn Johns works on the Get Back tapes.
4:56 – In 1970, Ringo Starr works on his Sentimental Journey album.
5:33 – Conclusion.

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

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The final lunchtime concert at the Cavern, the first time the Beatles have a recording session with some fans, and a curious exchange 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 4th of February.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:25 – In 1961, the Beatles play the Lathom Hall in Liverpool.
0:38 – In 1962, the Beatles played at the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool.
0:48 – In 1963, the Beatles perform their last lunchtime concert at the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
1:05 – In 1964, the Beatles conclude their residency at the Olympia Theatre in Paris.
1:29 – In 1965, Paul McCartney and Jane Asher fly to Hammamet, Tunisia.
2:36 – In 1968, the Beatles record a new rhythm track for Across The Universe with two fans.
4:22 – In 1970, John Lennon and Yoko Ono exchange a bag of their hair with Muhammad Ali’s boxing shorts.
5:27 – Conclusion.

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

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A Rhythm And Blue Marathon, some recording sessions, and a dramatic managerial decision 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 3rd of February.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:23 – In 1961, the Beatles play the St. John’s Hall in Bootle.
0:51 – In 1962, the Beatles have an evening engagement at the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
1:00 – In 1963, the Beatles top the bill of the Rhythm And Blues Marathon at the Cavern Club.
1:32 – In 1964, the Beatles prepare the papers for their first US visit and play the Olympia Theatre in Paris.
1:58 – In 1966, Paul McCartney meets Stevie Wonder in London.
2:15 – In 1967, the Beatles keep working on A Day In The Life.
2:44 – In 1968, the Beatles start recording Lady Madonna in Abbey Road.
3:29 – In 1969, the Beatles meet Allen Klein and John Eastman and have a dramatic vote for their next manager.
4:44 – Ringo Starr starts shooting The Magic Christian.
5:50 – Allen Klein starts working on the offer to acquire NEMS.
6:17 – In 1970, Ringo Starr has a recording session for his Sentimental Journey album.
6:57 – Conclusion.

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

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