The writing of a new song, an acoustic performance for a friend, and a bright idea 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 26th of January.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:26 – In 1961, the Beatles play the Litherland Town Hall in Liverpool.
0:46 – In 1962, the Beatles play a lunchtime and an evening gig at the Cavern Club in Liverpool, plus a slot at the Tower Ballroom in Wallasey.
1:10 – In 1963, the Beatles are at the El Rio Club in Macclesfield and write Misery.
1:49 – …and then at the King’s Hall in Stroke-on-Trent.
3:05 – In 1964, the Beatles play the Olympia Theatre in Paris.
3:15 – In 1965, George Martin breaks his foot and John Lennon plays him This Bird Has Flown.
3:44 – In 1969, the Beatles have a Sunday session for their Get Back project.
5:14 – Someone proposes the idea of having a performance on the rooftop of the Apple building.
5:59 – In 1970, Ringo Starr flies to Los Angeles for the premiere of The Magic Christian.
6:18 – John Lennon and Yoko Ono arrive in Paris.
6:42 – 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.

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