The end of a business relationship, a mysterious drum edit, and more work on Getting Better 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 the 10th of March.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:27 – In 1961, the Beatles play a lunchtime concert at the Cavern Club and evening gigs at the Grosvenor Ballroom and at the St. John’s Hall.
0:50 – The Beatles end their relationship with manager/ promoter Allan Williams.
1:51 – In 1962, the Beatles return at the Youth Club of the St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Birkenhead.
2:16 – In 1963, the Beatles packaged tour stops at the Hippodrome Theatre in Birmingham.
3:10 – In 1964, Ringo Starr start filming his solo scene for A Hard Day’s Night.
3:28 – A recording session with a mysterious drummer goes on in Abbey Road, following a mixing session.
4:32 – In 1965, the Beatles leaves the Bahamas.
4:43 – In 1967, the Beatles record some overdubs for Getting Better at the EMI Studios.
5:11 – Conclusion.

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

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The start of a new packaged tour, the end of some shooting sessions, and a recording session in Abbey Road 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 the 9th of March.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:55 – In 1962, the Beatles perform a lunchtime and an evening concert at the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
1:10 – In 1963, the Beatles take part to the Tommy Roe/ Chris Montez packaged tour, with the first gig at the Granada Cinema in London.
2:10 – In 1964, the Beatles complete the scenes on the train for their A Hard Day’s Night film.
2:49 – In 1965, the Beatles film some pick-up shots for Help! in the Bahamas.
3:07 – In 1967, the Beatles record the rhythm track for Getting Better at the EMI Studios.
5:04 – Conclusion.

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

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Six different live performances, the first colour photo of the Quarrymen, and the remake of a solo single 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 the 8th of March.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:28 – In 1958, the Quarrymen perform at a wedding reception…
1:01 – …and have their first colour picture taken.
2:20 – In 1961, the Beatles perform at the Cavern Club, at the Aintree Institute and at the Hambleton Hall.
2:45 – In 1962, the Beatles play the Storyville Jazz Club in Liverpool.
3:07 – In 1963, the Beatles are on the stage of the Royal Hall in Harrogate.
3:19 – In 1965, the Beatles keep up with the scheduled shootings for Help! in the Bahamas.
3:36 – In 1970, Ringo Starr and George Harrison are busy with Ringo’s single, It Don’t Come Easy.
4:22 – Conclusion.

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

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An appearance in a BBC radio programme, a couple of recording sessions in Abbey Road and at Morgan Studios, and the final single release of the Beatles 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 the 6th of March.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:32 – In 1961, the Beatles play at a lunchtime concert at the Cavern Club and an evening concert at the Liverpool Jazz Society, in Liverpool.
1:23 – In 1962, the Beatles play the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
1:38 – In 1963, the Beatles record an appearancein BBC Radio’s Here We Go.
2:31 – In 1964, the Beatles continue filming A Hard Day’s Night.
3:06 – In 1965, the Beatles keep filming Help! in the Bahamas.
3:30 – In 1966, Paul McCartney and Jane Asher go on holiday in Switzerland.
3:48 – In 1967, the Beatles continue working on Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.
5:00 – In 1970, Let It Be is released as a single.
5:51 – Ringo Starr completes the work for his first solo LP.
6:30 – Conclusion.

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

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A fruitful recording session, a drink with old money, and a collaboration with a Maurice Gibb of Bee Gees 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 the 5th of March.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:29 – In 1961, the Beatles play at the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool.
0:43 – In 1962, the Beatles have a lunchtime gig at the Cavern Club in Liverpool and an evening performance in the Kingway Club in Southport.
1:01 – In 1963, the Beatles have a photo session in the morning.
1:25 – In the afternoon, they record Thank You Girl, From Me To You and One After 909.
3:32 – In 1964, the Beatles continue filming A Hard Day’s Night.
3:48 – In the evening they have a drink at an Oxfam’s fundraiser.
4:09 – In 1965, the Beatles keep filming Help! in the Bahamas.
4:26 – In 1970, Ringo Starr completes Whispering Grass and Bye Bye Blackbird for his debut solo LP.
4:59 – Conclusion.

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

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