Ep. 018: Paul And The Underground And Other Stories

Several concerts, a TV interview about the underground movement, and special about roadies 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 18th of January.

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Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:28 – In 1961, the Beatles play the Aintree Institute in Liverpool.
0:48 – In 1963, the Beatles perform at the Floral Hall Ballroom in Morecambe.
1:05 – Rodies.
2:43 – Neil Aspinall.
5:17 – Mal Evans.
7:18 – In 1964, the Beatles perform at the Olympia in Paris.
7:32 – In 1967, Paul McCartney gives an interview to Granada Television.
9:03 – Conclusion.

Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.
Bibliography for the series.
The 1967 Paul McCartney’s interview.

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Ep. 017: John Lennon Writes A Day In The Life And Other Stories

The sale of a painting, lots of live performances, and the birth of A Day In The Life 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 will focus on what happened on the 17th of January.

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Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:34 – In 1960, Stu Sutcliffe buys a Hofner President bass.
1:27 – In 1962, the Beatles perform a lunchtime and an evening gig at the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
1:39 – In 1963, the Beatles are at the Cavern Club for a lunchtime concert.
1:50 – Then they play the Majestic Ballroom in Birkenhead at night.
3:13 – In 1964, the Beatles play the Olympia in Paris.
3:24 – In 1967, John Lennon writes A Day In The Life.
5:19 – The Beatles complete Penny Lane.
6:39 – In 1969, the Yellow Submarine soundtrack is released in the UK.
7:28 – Conclusion.

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

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Ep. 016: The Beatles At The Olympia And Other Stories

Playing ping pong between two venues, a hard day turning into a great night, and old forgotten laws 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 will focus on what happened on the 16th of January.

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Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:30 – In 1963, the Beatles are live on People And Places and record a slot for Here We Go.
1:37 – In 1964, the Beatles start their residency at the Olympia Theatre in Paris.
2:21 – The evening performance.
3:38 – The Beatles are number one in United States.
4:17 – In 1965, the Beatles perform the last Another Beatles Christmas Show night.
5:04 – In 1970, John Lennon’s Bag One exhibition is raided by the police.
6:14 – Conclusion.

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

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Ep. 015: John’s Bag One Exhibition And Other Stories

The Beatles coming together again not once but twice, watching a friend perform, and a change of plans 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 will focus on what happened on the 15th of January.

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Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:30 – In 1961, the Beatles perform at the Casbah Coffee Club.
0:45 – In 1962, the Beatles play another lunchtime show at the Caver Club.
0:58 – In 1964, George Harrison, John Lennon and Paul McCartney take a walk around Paris.
1:20 – Ringo Starr arrives in Paris.
1:27 – The Beatles play the Cinema Cyrano in Versailles
2:06 – In 1965, the Beatles perform in the Another Beatles Christmas Show production.
2:18 – In 1967, George Harrison and Paul McCartney watch Donovan playing live.
2:44 – In 1969, George Harrison reunites with the other Beatles.
3:36 – In 1970, John Lennon’s Bag One exhibition opens in London.
4:26 – Conclusion.

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

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Ep. 014: The Beatles At The Casbah Coffee Club And Other Stories

A return to a familiar venue, a trip to Paris, and a junkie moment 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 will focus on what happened on the 14th of January.

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Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:28 – In 1961, the Beatles perform at the Aintree Institute in Liverpool.
0:44 – In 1962, the Beatles play the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool.
1:15 – In 1963, the Beatles performed at the Civic Hall in Ellesmere Port.
1:41 – In 1964, George Harrison, John Lennon, and Paul McCartney arrive in Paris.
3:42 – George Harrison goes clubbing with Derek Taylor in Paris.
4:37 – In 1965, the Beatles are featured in the Another Beatles Christmas Show production.
5:00 – In 1969, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr continue the Get Back rehearsals without George Harrison.
6:48 – John Lennon and Yoko Ono give the “two junkies” interview.
7:24 – In 1970, Ringo Starr works on his Sentimental Journey LP.
8:55 – 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 “two junkies” interview.

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