A holiday, a mixing session, and a party 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 to the Fab Four on the 4th of May.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:27 – In 1961, the Beatles play the Top Ten club in Hamburg, West Germany.
0:40 – In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Star-Club in Hamburg.
0:52 – In 1964, John Lennon, George Harrison and their partners fly to Tahiti.
1:22 – In 1965, the Beatles keep on filming sequences for Help! in Whiltshire.
2:00 – In 1967, Goerge Martin completes 7 mixes of Magical Mystery Tour.
2:41 – In 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono buy Tittenhurst Park.
3:01 – John, Paul and Ringo take part to the end of production party for The Magic Christian.
3:53 – Conclusion.

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

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The first contact with Allan Williams, the continuation of the filming of Help!, and a slightly goofy recording session 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 to the Fab Four on the 3rd of May.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:29 – In 1960, the Beatals (sic) attend a Gene Vincent concert in Liverpool.
1:26 – In 1961, the Beatles play the Top Ten club in Hamburg, West Germany.
1:40 – In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Star-Club in Hamburg.
1:49 – In 1964, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and their partners fly to Lisbon.
2:06 – In 1965, the Beatles keep their filming schedule for Help! in Whiltshire.
2:29 – In 1967, the Beatles record some trumpet overdubs on Magical Mystery Tour.
3:34 – Conclusion.

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

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A couple of holiday breaks, several interviews and a recording session 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 to the Fab Four on the 2nd of May.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:27 – In 1961, the Beatles perform at the Top Ten Club in Hamburg, West Germany.
0:39 – In 1962, the Beatles play the Star-Club in Hamburg.
0:49 – In 1964, the Beatles go on holiday.
2:52 – In 1965, the Beatles travel to Amesbury for three days of shootings for Help!.
3:27 – In 1966, the Beatles are interviewed for the 400th episode of BBC Radio’s Saturday Club.
4:02 – Paul and Ringo are interviewed individually for BBC’s foreign broadcast.
4:31 – Then, Paul goes out and meets with Bob Dylan, Brian Jones and Keith Richard.
4:52 – In 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono are interviewed by Michael Wale for BBC’s How Late It Is.
5:38 – The shooting of The Magic Christian, featuring Ringo Starr, is completed.
6:04 – The Beatles have two recording sessions into the night for Something.
7:26 – Glyn Johns keeps on working on the Get Back tapes.
7:37 – Conclusion.

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

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The start of a love affair for John Lennon, the last proper UK concert of the Beatles’ career, and the plotting of a new album 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 to the Fab Four on the 1st of May.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:37 – In May 1956, John Lennon first listens to Elvis Presley.
0:51 – In May 1958, Colin Hanton leaves the Quarrymen… perhaps.
1:52 – In 1961, the Beatles play the Top Ten Club in Hamburg, West Germany.
2:04 – In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Star-Club, in Hamburg.
2:16 – In late spring 1963, Beatlemania is on the rise.
3:35 – In 1964, the Beatles are at the BBC Paris Studio in London to record their fourth From Us To You bank Holiday special.
4:59 – In 1966, the Beatles appear for their fourth and final time at the NME Annual Poll-Winners’ All-Star Concert.
6:24 – In May 1968, the Beatles recorded a number of demos at George Harrison’s home in Esher.
7:48 – In 1969, two mixing sessions take place at the EMI Studios.
8:26 – Conclusion.

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

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An idea for a Radio show centred on the Beatles, a busy day in Scotland, and the return of You Know My Name (Look Up The Number) 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 to the Fab Four on the 30th of April.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:31 – In 1961, the Beatles have another night of their second Hamburg residency at the Top Ten Club.
0:49 – In 1962, the Beatles are on the stage of the Star-Club for their third Hamburg residency.
1:06 – In 1963, BBC approves a radio programme centred on the Beatles, called Pop Go The Beatles.
2:46 – In 1964, the Beatles record an interview for BBC1’s Six Ten…
3:11 – …one for ITV’s Roundup…
3:31 – …and then perform at the Odeon Cinema in Glasgow.
4:18 – In 1965, the Beatles keep their filming schedule for Help!.
4:55 – In 1969, the Beatles complete Let It Be and You Know My Name (Look Up The Number).
6:18 – Conclusion.

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

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