We have some early concerts, a hint about an aborted first feature film, and the end of the work on A Hard Day’s Night 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 24th of April.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:27 – In 1960, John Lennon and Paul McCartney have a second performance at the Fox And Hounds pub in Caversham.
1:02 – In 1961, the Beatles perform at the Top Ten Club for their second Hamburg residency.
1:14 – In 1962, the Beatles play the Star-Club in Hamburg for their third German residency.
1:26 – In 1963, the Beatles top the bill of the Another Mersey Beat Showcase at the Majestic Ballroom in London.
2:03 – In 1964, the A Hard Day’s Night shooting are completed.
2:29 – United Artists reaches a deal with BBC for the Follow The Beatles documentary.
3:49 – In 1965, the Beatles are outside the City Barge club in London for more filming for Help!.
4:21 – In 1967, the Beatles go out together to watch Donovan perform live.
4:39 – Conclusion.

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

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