The start of the Beatles’ first packaged tour, more work on Sgt Pepper’s, and another TV rehearsal for Ringo 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 2nd of February.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:26 – In 1961, the Beatles play the Litherland Town Hall in Liverpool.
0:35 – In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Oasis Club in Manchester.
1:53 – In 1963, the Helen Shapiro national packaged tour begins.
2:35 – A cold start at the Baumont Cinema in Bradford.
3:52 – In 1964, the Beatles play at the Olympia Theatre in Paris.
4:01 – In 1967, the Beatles work again at the Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.
4:30 – Reduction mixes.
5:24 – In 1968, Ringo Starr has more rehearsals for his appearance in Cilla Black’s BBC TV Series.
6:00 – In 1970, Ringo Starr returns to London.
6:09 – Conclusion.

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

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A rejection from Decca Records, the recording of Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and a difficult meeting 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 the 1st of February.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:36 – In 1961, the Beatles play the Hambleton Hall in Liverpool.
0:47 – In 1962, the Beatles perform a lunchtime concert at the Cavern Club and then at the grand opening of The Beatles Club in West Kirby.
2:02 – In early February 1962, the Beatles are rejected by Decca Records.
5:24 – In February 1962, Ringo Starr leaves the Tony Sheridan’s backup band in Hamburg and returns to Liverpool.
5:48 – In 1963, the Beatles play the Maney Hall in Maney, and the Assembly Rooms in Tamworth.
6:25 – In 1964, the Beatles play the Olympia Theatre in Paris.
6:35 – In 1967, the Beatles record the rhythm track of Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band in Abbey Road.
7:04 – A new technique to record bass.
8:14 – In 1968, Ringo Starr rehearse an appearance for Cilla Black’s BBC TV series.
8:35 – In 1969, the Beatles have a meeting with Allen Klein and John Eastman to discuss the acquisition of NEMS.
9:27 – Contrasting views.
11:27 – In 1970, Ringo Starr flies to New York.
11:39 – In February 1970, Paul McCartney tells John Lennon that he wants to leave the Beatles.
13:16 – Conclusion.

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

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An extra concert for the big demand, more filming for the Strawberry Fields Forever, and the end of the Get Back project 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 the 31st of January.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:31 – In 1962, the Beatles play an evening concert at the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
0:53 – In 1963, the Beatles play a lunchtime concert at the Cavern Club and then twice at the Majestic Ballroom in Birkenhead.
2:02 – In 1964, the Beatles are at the Olympia Theatre in Paris.
2:13 – In 1967, the Beatles return to Knole Park, in Kent, to film the video for Strawberry Fields Forever.
2:57 – In 1969, the Beatles complete the Get Back project.
5:00 – In 1970, Ringo Starr returns to Los Angeles, CA.
5:20 – Conclusion.

Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.
Bibliography for the series.
List of all the songs rehearsed during the Get Back project.

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The shooting of the Strawberry Fields Forever video, The Beatles last performance, and a meeting with The King 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 the 30th of January.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:25 – In 1961, the Beatles play the Lathom Hall in Liverpool.
0:45 – In 1962, the Beatles play at the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
0:56 – In 1963, the Beatles have another engagement at the Cavern Club.
1:07 – In 1964, the Beatles perform at the Olympia Theatre in Paris.
1:15 – In 1967, the Beatles are at the Knole Park in Kent to film their video for Strawberry Fields Forever.
2:57 – George Martin produced a mono mix of A Day In The Life in Abbey Road.
3:40 – In 1969, the Beatles play their last live gig.
4:23 – The “Rooftop” concert.
7:02 – Glyn Johns has a mixing session at the Olympic Sound Studios.
7:33 – In 1970, Ringo Starr meets Elvis Presley in Las Vegas, NV.
8:13 – Conclusion.

Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.
Bibliography for the series.
List of all the songs rehearsed during the Get Back project.

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A change in style, a Paris recording, and a decision on the climax of the Get Back project 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 29th of January.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:28 – In 1961, the Beatles play the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool.
0:41 – In 1962, the Beatles visit a tailor for the first time.
1:22 – In the evening, they play a concert at the Kingsway Club in Southport.
1:43 – In 1964, the Beatles record Komm, Gib Mir Deine Hand, Sie Liebt Dich and Can’t Buy Me Love at the Pathé Marconi Studios in Paris.
3:27 – In 1965, Richard Avedon photograph Ringo Starr.
4:12 – In 1969, the Beatles decide to play a concert on the roof of the Apple building.
4:46 – They keep on working on the songs for the Get Back project.
5:40 – In 1970, Ringo Starr attends the premiere of The Magic Christian in Los Angeles.
6:03 – Conclusion.

Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.
Bibliography for the series.
List of all the songs rehearsed during the Get Back project.

back to the What A Fab Day page