The start of a love affair for John Lennon, the last proper UK concert of the Beatles’ career, and the plotting of a new album 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 1st of May.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:37 – In May 1956, John Lennon first listens to Elvis Presley.
0:51 – In May 1958, Colin Hanton leaves the Quarrymen… perhaps.
1:52 – In 1961, the Beatles play the Top Ten Club in Hamburg, West Germany.
2:04 – In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Star-Club, in Hamburg.
2:16 – In late spring 1963, Beatlemania is on the rise.
3:35 – In 1964, the Beatles are at the BBC Paris Studio in London to record their fourth From Us To You bank Holiday special.
4:59 – In 1966, the Beatles appear for their fourth and final time at the NME Annual Poll-Winners’ All-Star Concert.
6:24 – In May 1968, the Beatles recorded a number of demos at George Harrison’s home in Esher.
7:48 – In 1969, two mixing sessions take place at the EMI Studios.
8:26 – Conclusion.

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

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