Early concerts, George and John meeting Phil Spector, and the Beatles meeting with Allen Klein 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 28th of January.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:29 – In 1961, the Beatles play the Lathom Hall and the Aintree Institute in Liverpool.
0:50 – In 1962, the Beatles have a performance at the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool.
1:03 – In 1963, the Beatles are engaged at the Majestic Ballroom in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
1:42 – In 1964, George Harrison and John Lennon meet Phil Spector and the Ronettes.
2:17 – In 1969, the Beatles keep working on their Get Back project…
4:44 – …and then they meet Allen Klein for the first time.
9:26 – 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 Beatles losing a good contact on a matter of principle, more Parisian performances, and a bright new contract 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 27th of January.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:28 – In 1961, the Beatles play at the Aintree Institute in Liverpool.
0:40 – In 1962, the Beatles play their last gig for Beekay Promotions at the Aintree Institute.
1:04 – Brian Epstein argues with Brian Kelly.
2:23 – In 1963, the Beatles perform at the Three Coins Club in Manchester.
3:18 – In 1964, the Beatles play the Olympia Theatre in Paris.
3:25 – Ticket sales in New York go really well.
3:42 – In 1967, the Beatles renew their contract with EMI.
4:03 – In 1968, John Lennon is interviewed for The Kenny Everett Show.
4:47 – In 1969, the Beatles have a session for their Get Back project.
6:15 – In 1970, Geoff Emerick mixes The Inner Light in stereo.
6:41 – The Plastic Ono Band records Instant Karma.
8:26 – Ringo Starr filmed some cameos for Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In.
8:52 – 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 writing of a new song, an acoustic performance for a friend, and a bright idea 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 26th of January.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:26 – In 1961, the Beatles play the Litherland Town Hall in Liverpool.
0:46 – In 1962, the Beatles play a lunchtime and an evening gig at the Cavern Club in Liverpool, plus a slot at the Tower Ballroom in Wallasey.
1:10 – In 1963, the Beatles are at the El Rio Club in Macclesfield and write Misery.
1:49 – …and then at the King’s Hall in Stroke-on-Trent.
3:05 – In 1964, the Beatles play the Olympia Theatre in Paris.
3:15 – In 1965, George Martin breaks his foot and John Lennon plays him This Bird Has Flown.
3:44 – In 1969, the Beatles have a Sunday session for their Get Back project.
5:14 – Someone proposes the idea of having a performance on the rooftop of the Apple building.
5:59 – In 1970, Ringo Starr flies to Los Angeles for the premiere of The Magic Christian.
6:18 – John Lennon and Yoko Ono arrive in Paris.
6:42 – 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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Live performances, a cameo for Yellow Submarine, and some more rehearsals 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 25th of January.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:25 – In 1961, the Beatles play at the Hambleton Hall for the first time.
0:55 – In 1963, the Beatles are at the Co-operative Hall in Darwen for a performance.
1:15 – In 1964, the Beatles play at the Olympia Theatre in Paris.
1:26 – In 1965, John and Cynthia Lennon leave for a holiday in St. Moritz, Switzerland, with George Martin and his girlfriend.
1:44 – In 1967, Penny Lane is remixed at the EMI Studios in Abbey Road.
2:26 – In 1968, the Beatles shoot a small video for the Yellow Submarine feature film at Twickenham.
3:12 – In 1969, the Beatles have another recording session for their Get Back project at Apple.
3:48 – 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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Some early Quarrymen gigs, an interview for the American army, and an aborted film 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 the 24th of January.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:26 – In 1958, the Quarrymen perform at the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
1:02 – In 1959, the Quarrymen perform at the Woolton Village Club.
1:39 – In 1962, the Beatles play a lunchtime and an evening gig at the Cavern Club.
1:55 – In 1963, the Beatles play an acoustic gig at the NEMS main shop in Liverpool…
2:20 – …and then play at the Assembly Hall in Mold.
2:58 – In 1964, the Beatles record an interview for the AFM. then, they play at the Olympia Theatre in Paris.
3:40 – In 1967, Paul McCartney, Brian Epstein, and Joe Orton talk about Up Against It.
4:49 – In 1969, the Beatles continue the recordings for Get Back at Apple.
6:42 – 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.
The 1964 AFN Beatles interview.

back to the What A Fab Day page