Some early concerts, a lengthy recording session for Help! and John and George leaving for India 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 15th of February.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:26 – In 1961, the Beatles perform at the Aintree Institute and at the Hambleton Hall, in Liverpool.
0:51 – In 1962, the Beatles play at the Cavern Club at lunchtime, and at the Tower Ballroom in Wallasey at night.
1:13 – In 1963, the Beatles play at the Ritz Ballroom in Birmingham.
1:41 – In 1964, the Beatles give a telephone interview and have a dressed rehearsal for their appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
2:20 – After that, the band relaxes going fishing, perhaps with some shady types.
2:58 – In 1965, John Lennon gets his driving license.
3:29 – New procedures in the studio.
4:18 – The Beatles record Ticket To Ride and start working on Another Girl and I Need You.
5:43 – In 1968, George Harrison and John Lennon fly to New Delhi, India.
6:18 – Lady Madonna is mixed in mono.
6:28 – In 1969, George Harrison is free to leave the hospital after his tonsils have been removed.
6:39 – Conclusion.

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

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