Ep. 033: The Beatles’ First UK Tour And Other Stories

The start of the Beatles’ first packaged tour, more work on Sgt Pepper’s, and another TV rehearsal for Ringo 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 2nd of February.

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Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:26 – In 1961, the Beatles play the Litherland Town Hall in Liverpool.
0:35 – In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Oasis Club in Manchester.
1:53 – In 1963, the Helen Shapiro national packaged tour begins.
2:35 – A cold start at the Baumont Cinema in Bradford.
3:52 – In 1964, the Beatles play at the Olympia Theatre in Paris.
4:01 – In 1967, the Beatles work again at the Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.
4:30 – Reduction mixes.
5:24 – In 1968, Ringo Starr has more rehearsals for his appearance in Cilla Black’s BBC TV Series.
6:00 – In 1970, Ringo Starr returns to London.
6:09 – Conclusion.

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

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