Some early gigs, a memorable bachelor party, and the first time a woman performed on a Beatles song 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 17th of March.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:28 – In 1961, the Beatles play the Mossway Hall in Liverpool.
1:05 – Then, tehy played the St. Patrick’s Night Rock Ball at the Liverpool Jazz Society.
1:53 – In 1962, the Beatles play the St. Patrick’s Night Rock Gala at the Village Hall in Knotty Ash.
2:27 – The lads take part to Sam Leach’s bachelor party.
2:50 – In 1963, the Beatles play the Embassy Cinema in Peterborough.
3:55 – In 1964, the Beatles keep shooting scenes for A Hard Day’s Night.
4:10 – Jack de Manio interviews John Lennon for BBC.
4:40 – In 1965, the Beatles second film gets a name: Eight Arms To Hold You.
5:05 – In 1967, the Beatles start recording She’s Leaving Home.
5:55 – Paul McCartney hurts George Martin’s feelings.
6:36 – Sheila Bromberg is the first woman to play on a Beatles record.
6:46 – Conclusion.

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

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