A well-paid gig, a second appearance on a top TV programme, and a seminal release 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 the 17th of February.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:27 – In 1961, the Beatles play the St. John’s Hall in Liverpool for their highest fee yet.
1:13 – In 1962, the Beatles perform an evening concert at the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
1:45 – In 1963, the Beatles record their second appearance on Thank You Lucky Stars.
2:44 – In 1964, the Beatles relax in Miami, FL.
3:13 – In 1965, the Beatles record The Night Before and You Like Me Too Much.
3:54 – In 1967, Penny Lane/ Strawberry Fields Forever is released.
5:04 – The Beatles record Being For The Benefit Of Mr Kite!.
6:27 – In 1970, a 15-piece orchestra is overdubed on I’m A Fool To Care and Love Is A Many Splendored Thing.
6:49 – Conclusion.

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

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