Demoing The White Album

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.

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.

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