Interviews and prizes, the completion of a song, 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 what happened to the Fab Four on the 20th of March.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:25 – In 1961, the Beatles play the Cavern Club and then the Hambleton Hall, in Liverpool.
0:44 – In 1962, the Beatles performed at the Cavern Club.
1:01 – In 1963, the Beatles play at the ABC Cinema in Romford for the Montez/ Roe packaged tour.
1:30 – In 1964, the Beatles were at the Twickenham Film Studios to work on the A Hard Day’s Night film.
2:02 – Then, they appeared on Ready, Steady, Go! for the second time.
2:53 – Can’t Buy Me Love is released as a single in the UK.
3:40 – In 1965, the Beatles are in Austria to complete the Alps scenes of Help!.
4:15 – John Lennon and Ringo Starr are interviewed by Chris Denning for Radio Luxembourg.
4:28 – In 1966, Paul McCartney returns to England from his Swiss holiday.
4:53 – In 1967, John Lennon and Paul McCartney are interviewed by BBC Radio’s Brian Matthew.
5:14 – The 1966 Igor Novello Awards.
6:25 – John and Paul complete She’s Leaving Home in Abbey Road.
6:50 – In 1969, John Lennon marries Yoko Ono in Gibraltar.
7:27 – Conclusion.

Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.
Bibliography for the series.
The 1966 Igor Novello Award ceremony.

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