A goodbye to “inferior” venues, a debut on a very important TV show, and the first mention of the Beatles splitting up 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 13th of January.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:28 – In 1961, the Beatles play the Aintree Institute in Liverpool.
0:41 – In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Hambleton Hall in Liverpool.
1:05 – In 1963, the Beatles record their first appearance in Thank Your Lucky Stars.
2:08 – In 1964, the sales of I Want To Hold Your Hand seem to go very well.
2:55 – In 1965, the Beatles are featured in Another Beatles Christmas Show.
3:09 – In 1966, George Harrison and Mick Jagger go clubbing.
4:07 – In 1968, George Harrison keep recording his Wonderwall.
4:45 – In 1969, the Get Back rehearsal go on in Twickenham.
6:11 – 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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An appearance at the London Palladium, the birth of Up Against It, and a mysterious meeting at Ringo’s 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 12th of January.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:28 – In 1962, the Beatles play twice in the same day.
1:19 – In 1963, the Beatles play the Invicta Ballroom in Chatham.
1:42 – In 1964, the Beatles appear in ITV’s Sunday Night At The London Palladium.
3:26 – In 1965, the Beatles are engaged in another two houses of Another Beatles Christmas Show.
3:39 – In 1966, John and Ringo leave for a holiday in Trinidad.
3:54 – In 1967, David Mason is summoned to play piccolo trumpet on Penny Lane.
4:21 – Classical instruments are overdubbed on the song.
5:02 – Joe Orton is commissioned a re-write of a script for the Beatles’ next film.
6:03 – In 1968, George Harrison keeps on working in Bombay, India.
6:45 – In 1969, a meeting might or might not have taken place at Ringo’s house.
7:20 – Conclusions.

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

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A meeting with Jimi Hendrix, live performances, and more Indian recording sessions, among other things 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 11th of January.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:25 – In 1962, the Beatles return to the Cavern Club for a lunchtime concert.
0:38 – In 1963, the Beatles play in two different venues in the same a day.
1:18 – Differences between 1962 and 1963.
2:00 – Please Please Me released in 1963.
3:03 – In 1964, the Beatles are featured in The Beatles’ Christmas Special variety show.
3:34 – In 1965, the Beatles perform their bit in the Another Beatles Christmas Show.
3:58 – In 1967, Paul McCartney has an idea for Penny Lane.
4:26 – Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr watched Jimi Hendrix live for the first time.
4:54 – In 1968, George Harrison continues his recording sessions in Bombay.
5:16 – Conclusion.

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

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An application for a BBC audition, various live shows, and a dramatic turn in the Get Back project, among other things 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 10th of January.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:28 – In 1958, the Quarrymen have their first engagement of the year.
1:06 – In 1962, Brian Epstein presents an application for an audition to the BBC.
1:32 – In the evening, the Beatles play the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
1:40 – In 1963, the Beatles return to play live in Liverpool after more than a month.
2:18 – In 1964, the Beatles are featured in The Beatles’ Christmas Special variety show.
2:31 – In 1967, Penny Lane receives further work with some sonic experiments.
2:55 – In 1968, George Harrison keeps working on his Wonderwall soundtrack.
3:31 – In 1969, George Harrison walks away from the Get Back rehearsals.
7:16 – 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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Several recording sessions in Abbey Road and in Bombay, a couple of Christmas productions, and more rehearsals for Get Back 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 9th of January.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:24 – In 1962, the Beatles play a lunchitme concert at the Cavern Club.
0:35 – Christmas Specials.
0:46 – In 1964, the Beatles feature in The Beatles’ Christmas Special variety show.
0:58 – In 1965, the Beatles feature in the Another Beatles Christmas Show production.
1:26 – In 1967, Penny Lane receives overdubs of classical instruments.
2:43 – In 1968, George Harrison has a recording session in Bombay.
3:58 – In 1969, the Beatles continue rehearsing for the Get Back project.
5:42 – 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.

back to the What A Fab Day page