A mimed performance in a TV show for kids, more variety show action, and the last recording of Beatle George 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 8th of January.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:25 – In 1963, the Beatles film a performance in Glasgow.
1:03 – In 1964, the Beatles feature in The Beatles’ Christmas Special variety show.
1:21 – In 1965, the Beatles feature in the Another Beatles Christmas Show production.
1:42 – In 1968, George Harrison arrives in Bombay.
1:55 – In 1969, the rehearsals for Get Back continue.
3:29 – In 1970, George Harrison records a vocal overdub for For You Blue.
4:00 – 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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Several live performances, a recording session for a Radio programme, and a trip to India 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 7th of January.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:22 – In 1961, the Beatles perform at the Aintree Institute and at the Lathom Hall in Liverpool.
1:24 – In 1962, the Beatles play the Casbah Coffee Club.
1:47 – In 1964, the Beatles record a session for BBC Radio’s Saturdy Club.
2:30 – The Beatles are featured in The Beatles’ Christmas Special variety show.
2:41 – In 1965, the Beatles are featured in the Another Beatles Christmas Show production.
2:59 – In 1968, George Harrison flies to Bombay, India.
3:14 – In 1969, the rehearsals for Get Back continue.
4:19 – Get Back (No Pakistani version).
5:26 – 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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An event organized by a 17 year old, the release of Paul’s first solo album, and the most public fight between two Beatles 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 6th of January.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:27 – In 1961, the Beatles perform at the St. John’s Hall in Bootle.
1:29 – In 1962, the Beatles share the stage at the Cavern Club with a jazz combo.
2:14 – In 1963, the Beatles play the Beach Ballroom in Aberdeen.
3:15 – In 1964, the Beatles are interviewed by a French magazine.
3:33 – The Beatles feature in The Beatles’ Christmas Special variety show.
4:02 – In 1965, the Beatles feature in the Another Beatles Christmas Show production.
4:19 – In 1967, the Beatles work on Penny Lane.
5:01 – The Family Way soundtrack is released in UK.
5:23 – In 1969, the rehearsals for Get Back continue.
7:59 – 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 debut on bass, a “sweetening” session, and the completion of the rarest of all the Beatles pieces 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 5th of January.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:31 – In 1961, Paul McCartney first plays bass for the Beatles on a stage.
1:23 – In 1962, Tony Sheridan’s My Bonnie, backed by the Beatles, comes out in UK.
2:30 – In 1963, the Beatles perform at the Museum Hall in Bridge of Allan, Scotland.
2:51 – In 1964, George Harrison and Ringo Starr record and interview for The Public Ear.
3:44 – In 1965, the Beatles feature in the Another Beatles Christmas Show production.
4:03 – In 1966, the Beatles “sweeten” the soundtrack of their Shea Stadium film.
6:52 – In 1967, the Beatles work on Penny Lane and on Carnival Of Light.
9:00 – In 1968, George Harrison works on his soundtrack for the film Wonderwall.
9:14 – In 1970, John Lennon and Yoko Ono are interviewed in Denmark
9:59 – Glyn Johns completes a tentative Get Back LP master take.
12:33 – Conclusion.

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

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Some prizes, a flop, and a couple of recording sessions 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 4th of January.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:33 – In 1962, the Beatles won the first Mersey Beat popularity poll for bands.
1:01 – In 1963, the Beatles play the Dingwall Town Hall, in Dingwall.
2:51 – In 1964, the Beatles record bits of interviews.
3:41 – In 1965, Paul McCartney attends a luncheon in honour of music publisher Dick James.
4:30 – In 1967, the Beatles work on Penny Lane.
5:11 – How is a song recorded?
6:59 – In 1970, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr record overdubs for Let It Be.
8:34 – Conclusion.

Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.
Bibliography for the series.
An article about the Rushworth music shop.

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