The recording of the Please Please Me album, the first live performance in the United States, and a wedding 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 11th of February.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:26 – In 1961, the Beatles play at the Lathom Hall and at the Cassanova Club in Liverpool.
0:57 – In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool.
1:06 – In 1963, the Beatles are in Abbey Road to record Please Please Me.
2:20 – The Beatles skip lunch to keep practicing.
4:22 – In 1964, the Beatles play the Washington Coliseum in Washington, DC.
5:53 – Some problems during and after the performance.
6:52 – The Beatles attend a reception at the British Embassy.
7:15 – In 1965, Ringo Starr marries Maureen Cox.
7:42 – In 1967, John Lennon starts the post-production work on the How I Won The War film.
8:12 – In 1968, the Beatles record Hey Bulldog and a video for Lady Madonna.
9:02 – In 1969, John Lennon has some avant-garde pieces mixed in mock stereo.
9:29 – In 1970, John Lennon appears on Top Of The Pops to promote his Instant Karma!
10:29 – Ringo Starr records I’m A Fool To Care.
10:57 – Conclusion.

Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.
Bibliography for the series.
The Beatles Live At Washington Coliseum 1964.

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