A cold return to Liverpool, a demo session and a debut behind the desk 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 23rd of January.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:25 – In 1963, the Beatles have an icy return to London.
0:56 – They play at the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
1:11 – In 1964, the Beatles record a demo of One And One Is Two and then have another night at the Olympia, in Paris.
1:45 – In 1966, The Lennons and the Starrs return to England from their holiday.
1:58 – In 1967, a mix of Penny Lane is sent to Capitol Records.
2:11 – In 1969, the Beatles work on their Get Back project at Apple.
2:42 – Alan Parsons debuts as tape operator.
3:00 – 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 management philosophy, brand new offices, and a re-start for 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 22nd of January.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:30 – In 1962, the Beatles play a lunchtime marathon at the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
1:02 – In the evening, the band performed at the Kingsway Club in Southport.
1:16 – The changes due to Brian Epstein management.
2:10 – In 1963, the Beatles had three radio engagement in one day: for Pop Inn…
2:59 – …for Saturday Club…
3:54 – …and for The Talent Spot.
4:17 – In 1964, the Beatles play at the Olympia Theatre in Paris.
4:44 – In 1966, George Harrison and Pattie Boyd hold a press conference.
5:01 – In 1968, the first offices of Apple Corp open in London.
5:43 – In 1969, the Beatles have a fresh start for their Get Back project at Apple.
10:37 – 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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Early live performances, an appearance on The Friday Spectacular, and not-so-secret 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 on the 21st of January.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:32 – In 1961, the Beatles perform twice in the same night, first at the Lathom Hall and then at the Aintree Institute.
1:00 – In 1962, the Beatles play the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool.
1:12 – In 1963, the Beatles record their third appearance for Radio Luxemburg’s The Friday Spectacular.
2:04 – In 1966, George Harrison and Pattie Boyd got married.
3:02 – In 1969, Ringo Starr was interviewed by David Wigg for BBC’s Scene And Heard.
4:27 – In the afternoon, the Beatles met in the Apple Corp basement to work on the Get Back project.
6:46 – 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 start of the Get Back rehearsal in the Apple Studio, a drastic haircut, and several live performances 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 20th of January.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:30 – In 1961, Stu Sutcliffe returns to Liverpool from Hamburg.
0:50 – The Beatles play the Lathom Hall in Liverpool.
0:59 – In 1962, the Beatles play an evening concert at the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
1:11 – In 1963, the Beatles play a slot at an event the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
2:05 – In 1964, the Beatles play the Olympia Theatre in Paris.
2:23 – In 1965, Ringo Starr proposes to Maureen Cox.
2:44 – In 1967, the Beatles keep working on A Day In The Life.
4:13 – In 1969, the rehearsals of Get Back move to the Apple Studios.
5:08 – The Apple Studios problem.
6:05 – John Lennon and Yoko Ono cut their hair really short.
6:52 – Conclusion.

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

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Multiple live performances, a radio broadcast, and the negotiation for a tour 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 19th of January.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:28 – In 1961, the Beatles perform at the Alexandra Hall in Liverpool.
0:42 – In 1962, the Beatles play a lunchtime concert at the Cavern Club in Liverpool and an evening gig at the Tower Ballroom in Wallasey.
0:57 – In 1963, the Beatles are engaged at the Town Hall Ballroom in Dodington.
1:22 – In 1964, the Beatles play the Olympia Theatre in Paris.
2:00 – In 1965, Brian Epstein negotiated the dates of the Beatles North American tour.
2:50 – In 1967, the Beatles start recording A Day In The Life.
4:55 – Conclusion.

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

back to the What A Fab Day page