Some early developments in the Beatles’ career, the band’s third national UK tour, and the announcement of a special honour bestowed by BBC 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 18th of May.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:32 – In 1960, the Silver Beetles become the backup band of Johnny Gentle.
1:46 – In 1961, the Beatles are engaged at the Top Ten club in Hamburg, West Germany.
1:59 – In 1962, George Martin sorts out the bureaucracy for the EMI contract for the Beatles.
2:18 – At night, the Beatles play at the Star-Club in Hamburg.
2:28 – In 1963, the Beatles start their third national tour, this time with Roy Orbison.
3:21 – In 1965, the Beatles start the post-synch work on Help!.
3:41 – Paul McCartney sees Gene Barry live.
3:57 – In 1966, Got To Get You Into My Life gets a brass section part.
5:09 – In 1967, BBC announces that the Beatles will take part to the first live worldwide broadcast.
6:00 – Conclusion.

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

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