Several engagements in the gigging years of the band’s career and another round of New York interviews 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 14th of May.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:28 – In 1960, the Silver Beats are on the stage of the Lathom Hall in Liverpool.
1:23 – In 1961, the Beatles play the Top Ten club in Hamburg, West Germany.
1:39 – In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Star-Club in Hamburg.
1:49 – In 1963, the Beatles arrive at the Rink Ballroom in Sunderland.
2:38 – In 1968, John Lennon and Paul McCartney have a press conference for the birth of Apple Corps in New York.
4:00 – Then, they record an appearance for the Newsfront TV show, and one for The Tonight Show programme.
5:24 – Conclusion.

Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.
Bibliography for the series.
The 1968 press conference.
The 1968 Newsfront interview.
The 1968 The Tonight Show.

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The usual two residencies in Hamburg, a day with the press, and the premiere of the Let It Be film in New York 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 13th of May.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:28 – In 1961, the Beatles are on the stage of the Top Ten club in Hamburg, West Germany.
0:41 – In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Star-Club in Hamburg.
1:02 – In 1968, John Lennon and Paul McCartney talk about Apple to various journalists.
2:11 – In 1970, Let It Be premieres in New York.
4:22 – Conclusion.

Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.
Bibliography for the series.
The 1968 Larry Kane interview.

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The return of the Beatles on Thank Your Lucky Star, a couple of fast studio sessions, and a business meeting on a very peculiar venue 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 12th of May.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:31 – In 1961, the Beatles are on the stage of the Top Ten club in Hamburg, West Germany.
0:46 – In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Star-Club in Hamburg.
0:59 – In 1963, the Beatles film their fourth appearance on Thank Your Lucky Star.
1:28 – In 1966, Doctor Robert, And Your Bird Can Sing, and I’m Only Sleeping are mixed in Abbey Road.
2:00 – In 1967, the Beatles record All Together Now.
2:44 – In 1968, John Lennon and Paul McCartney meet the US head of Apple on a Chinese boat.
3:06 – Conclusion.

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

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The end of the Beatles work for their Help! feature film, some studio work, and a business trip to New York 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 11th of May.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:28 – In 1961, the Beatles are on the stage of the Top Ten club in Hamburg, West Germany.
0:43 – In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Star-Club in Hamburg.
1:01 – In 1963, the Beatles play the Imperial Ballroom in Nelson.
1:56 – In 1965, the Beatles complete the filming of Help!.
2:26 – A production relay running race.
3:17 – In 1967, the Beatles record Baby You’re A Rich Man.
4:39 – The Yellow Submarine film.
5:32 – In 1968, John Lennon and Paul McCartney fly to New York.
6:34 – Apple Corps.
7:25 – In 1969, George Harrison record a rhythm guitar part in a Jack Bruce session.
8:05 – Conclusion.

Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.
Bibliography for the series.
The Beatles interview with Buddy McGregor in 1965.

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An audition for a Scottish tour, a couple of concerts in Hamburg, and a 1965 recording session 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 10th of May.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:28 – In 1960, the Silver Beetles audition before Larry Parnes and Billy Fury.
2:23 – In 1961, the Beatles are on the stage of the Top Ten club in Hamburg, West Germany.
2:37 – In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Star-Club in Hamburg.
3:28 – In 1965, the Beatles film the Buckingham Palace interior scenes for Help!.
4:41 – Conclusion.

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

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