An angry appeal for money, a visit from a future music star, and the filming of a car trip to London 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 27th of May.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:29 – In 1960, the Johnny Gentle Scottish tour is on the stage of the Regal Ballroom in Nairn.
1:21 – In 1961, the Beatles are engaged at the Top Ten Club in Hamburg, West Germany.
1:38 – In 1962, the Beatles play the Star-Club in Hamburg.
1:52 – In 1963, the Roy Orbison packaged tour, featuring the Beatles, is on at the Capitol Cinema in Cardiff.
2:36 – In 1964, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr return to London from the Virgin Islands.
2:52 – In 1966, Bob Dylan and John Lennon are filmed as they chat away during a car trip.
3:59 – After watching Dylan playing live at the Royal Albert Hall, there’s a rock VIP night out.
4:18 – Conclusion.

Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.
Bibliography for the series.
The transcription of the 1966 Dylan Lennon footage.

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