The Beatles’ first performance at the Cavern Club, their first TV appearance in the United States, and their first recording session in an independent studio 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 9th of February.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:37 – In 1961, the Beatles play at the Cavern Club in Liverpool for the first time.
1:23 – In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Cavern Club for a lunchtime and evening concert and at the Technical College Hall in Berkenhead.
2:16 – In 1963, the Beatles perform at the Empire Theatre in Sunderland for the Helen Shapiro packaged tour.
2:31 – In 1964, the Beatles film their third appearance at the Ed Sullivan Show…
4:06 – …And then, they appear live on US television for the first time.
6:14 – In 1967, the Beatles start recording Fixing A Hole at the Regent Sound Studio in London.
7:15 – Jesus Christ attends the session.
7:51 – In 1970, Ringo Starr recorded a quick demo of Whispering Grass and a vocal part on Have I Told You Lately That I Love You.
8:32 – Conclusion.

Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.
Bibliography for the series.
John Moffitt on the Beatles’ appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
A family watches the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show 1964.
These Women Were At The Beatles’ First Performance In America And Their Stories Are Amazing.

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