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. 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 Beatle...
Mar 06, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 65
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. 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. ...
Mar 05, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 64
The filming of A Hard Day's Night and Help!, a "bigger than Jesus" moment, and the start to work on the Get Back album master 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 4th of March. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:27 - In 1961, the Beatles play at the Aintree Institute in Liverpool. 0:39 - In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool. 0:48 - In 1963, the Beatles are on the stage of...
Mar 04, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 63
The start of the Helen Shapiro tour, the filming of A Hard Day's Night and Help!, and a return home 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 3rd of March. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:27 - In 1961, the Beatles play the St. John's Hall in Bootle. 0:41 - In 1962, the Beatles share the stage of the Cavern Club with Jim McHarg's Jazzmen. 0:55 - In 1963, the Beatles perform at the Gaumont Cinema for the f...
Mar 03, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 62
The return to a jive club, a lenghty TV interview, and the start of the filming of A Hard Day's Night 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 2nd of March. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:30 - In 1961, the Beatles play Litherland Town Hall in Liverpool. 0:41 - In 1962, the Beatles play the St. John's Hall in Bootle… 1:40 - …and take part in the "Mad March Rock Ball" at the Tower Ballroom in Wallasey. 1...
Mar 02, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 61
The birth of the Quarrymen, a great studio performance, and the loss of Northern Songs 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 1st of March. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:47 - In March 1957, John Lennon gets his first guitar. 1:39 - John and his friend Pete Shotton form the Quarrymen. 2:34 - In March 1958, George Harrison joins the Quarrymen. 3:02 - In 1961, the Beatles play at the Aintree Institute ...
Mar 01, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Some live shows, a radio session and a long rehearsal 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 on the 28th of February. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:23 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Cavern Club, The Cassanova Club, and the Litherland Town Hall. 1:02 - In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 1:31 - In 1963, John Lennon and Paul McCartney write From Me To You on the He...
Feb 28, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 59
A packaged tour, a recording session and the shooting for Help! 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 on the 27th of February. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:24 - In 1962, the Beatles perform a lunchtime concert at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 0:38 - In 1963, the Beatles are at the Rialto Theatre in York with the Helen Shapiro tour. 0:52 - Packaged tours explained. 2:52 - In 1964, the Bea...
Feb 27, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Some live performances, a somewhat problematic song, and some filming for Help! 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 on the 26th of February. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:27 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool. 0:52 - In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Kingsway Club in Southport. 1:17 - In 1963, the Beatles are at the Gaumont Cinema in Taunton. 1:49 - In 196...
Feb 26, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 57
A birthday, several Beatles and solo recording sessions, and some live performances 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 25th of February. 0:00 - Introduction 0:26 - In 1943, George Harrison was born. 0:49 - In 1961, the Beatles played twice in Liverpool. 1:10 - In 1962, the Beatles performed at the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool. 1:21 - In 1963, the mono and stereo masters of Please Pleas...
Feb 25, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 56
A concert that doesn’t go as planned, some bicycle rides, and several studio sessions 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 on the 24th of February. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:26 - In 1961, the Bealtes play at the Grosvenor Ballroom in Wallasey. 1:10 - In 1962, the Beatles are at the YMCA in Hoylake… 2:06 - …and then at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 2:29 - In 1963, the Beatles play the...
Feb 24, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 55
The start of the second leg of a tour, a big night out, and the start of a film 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 23rd of February. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:23 - In 1962, the Beatles perform three times in a day. 0:52 - In 1963, the Beatles play the Granada Cinema in Mansfield. 1:25 - In 1964, the Beatles record an appearance at ABC's Big Night Out. 2:50 - In 1965, Norman Smith mixes 11 so...
Feb 23, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 54
A discussion of the origins of Northern Songs, the Fab’s 1964 return from the United States, and some recording sessions 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 on the 22nd of February. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:29 - In 1961, the Beatles perform twice in Liverpool. 1:03 - In 1963, Please Please Me is the Beatles' first number one single. 1:25 - Dick James suggests to Brian Epstein to cr...
Feb 22, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 53
The first time the Beatles played three concerts in a day, the completion of Fixing A Hole, and some work on Paul McCartney’s first solo 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 the 21st of February. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:31 - In 1961, the Beatles perform in three different venues. 1:31 - In 1962, the Beatles play twice at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 1:56 - In 1963, the Beatles play the Ma...
Feb 21, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 52
A concert at a prestigious hall, the first live performance on BBC Radio, and several studio sessions 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 on the 20th of February. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:28 - In 1962, the Beatles play at the Floral Hall in Southport. 1:18 - In 1963, the Beatles give their first live BBC Radio performance from the Playhouse Theatre in London. 3:00 - In 1965, the Be...
Feb 20, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 51
A bittersweet announcement, a couple of studio sessions and another trip to India 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 on the 19th of February. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:25 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool. 0:41 - In 1962, the Beatles perform a lunchtime concert at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 0:51 - In 1963, the Beatles perform an evening concert at t...
Feb 19, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Several live performances, a meeting with a man with two names, and a momentous event on the London stock exchange 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 on the 18th of February. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:27 - In 1961, the Beatles perform at the Aintree Institute in Liverpool. 0:51 - In 1962, the Beatles play the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool. 1:01 - In 1963, the Beatles give two con...
Feb 18, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 49
A well-paid gig, a second appearance on a top TV programme, and a seminal release 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 the 17th of February. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:27 - In 1961, the Beatles play the St. John's Hall in Liverpool. 1:13 - In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 1:45 - In 1963, the Beatles record their second appearance on Thank You Lucky Stars. 2:44 - In 1964, t...
Feb 17, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 48
A meeting with a future MP, a live appearance at The Ed Sullivan Show, and a trip to India 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 the 16th of February. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:26 - In 1961, the Beatles play two venues in Liverpool. 0:46 - In 1962, the Beatles perform twice in a day. 1:13 - In 1963, the Beatles are at the Cafax Assembly Rooms in Oxford. 2:09 - In 1964, the Beatles appear live at The E...
Feb 16, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Some early concerts, a lengthy recording session for Help! and John and George leaving for India 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 15th of February. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:26 - In 1961, the Beatles perform twice in Liverpool. 0:51 - In 1962, the Beatles play two venues in a day. 1:13 - In 1963, the Beatles play at the Ritz Ballroom in Birmingham. 1:41 - In 1964, the Beatles have a dresse...
Feb 15, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 46
A commotion to get a kiss, relaxing by a pool in Miami, and the preparation for a trip to India 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 14th of February. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:25 - In 1961, the Beatles perform twice in Liverpool. 0:37 - Fighting for a kiss from Paul McCartney. 1:39 - In 1962, the Beatles play the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 1:49 - In 1963, the Beatles play the Locarno Ballroom ...
Feb 14, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Brian Epstein meeting George Martin for the first time, a trip to Miami, and the launch party of an album produced by Paul McCartney 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 13th of February. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:27 - In 1962, Brian Epstein meets George Martin for the first time. 1:38 - The Beatles perform at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 1:48 - In 1963, the Beatles play the Majestic Ballroom...
Feb 13, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 44
An audition for the BBC, a double feature at the Carnegie Hall, and a 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 the 12th of February. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:26 - In 1961, the Beatles play at the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool. 0:44 - In 1962, the Beatles are auditioned at the BBC Broadcasting House in Manchester. 2:32 - In 1963, the Beatles perform at the Astoria Ballroom in Oldha...
Feb 12, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 43
The recording of the Please Please Me album, the first live performance in the United States, and a wedding 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 11th of February. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:26 - In 1961, the Beatles play twice in Liverpool. 0:57 - In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool. 1:06 - In 1963, the Beatles are in Abbey Road to record Please Please Me. 2:20 -...
Feb 11, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Some Beekay Promotions events, a day of interviews, and a couple of orchestral recording sessions 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 February. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:26 - In 1961, the Beatles play two venues in Liverpool. 0:53 - In 1962, the Beatles perform at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church in Birkenhead. 1:21 - In 1963, the Beatles travel towards London. 1:52 - In 1964, the Beatl...
Feb 10, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 41
The Beatles' first performance at the Cavern Club, their first TV appearance in the United States, and their first recording session in an independent studio 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 February. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:37 - In 1961, the Beatles play at the Cavern Club in Liverpool for the first time. 1:23 - In 1962, the Beatles perform twice in a day. 2:16 - In 1963, the Bea...
Feb 09, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 40
The booking of a fateful meeting, a TV rehearsal and some recording sessions 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 February. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:26 - In 1961, the Beatles perform twice in a day in Liverpool. 0:53 - In 1962, Brian Epstein tries to find a record contract for the Beatles. 3:37 - In 1963, the Beatles perform at the ABC Cinema in Carlisle for the Helen Shapiro packaged ...
Feb 08, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 39
A 5 quid gig, an arrival in New York City and the completion of a video 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 7th of February. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:26 - In 1961, the Beatles perform at the Merseyside Civil Service Club in Liverpool. 0:53 - In 1962, the Beatles play the Cavern Club in Liverpool twice. 1:11 - In 1963, the Beatles play the ABC Cinema in Doncaster for the Helen Shapiro package...
Feb 07, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 38
An old concert, a live TV appearance, and an interview with half spoken truths bordering on lies 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 February. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:27 - In 1958, the Quarrymen play the Wilson Hall in Liverpool. 0:47 - George Harrison meets the Beatles for the first time? 1:30 - In 1961, the Beatles perform at the Lathom Hall in Liverpool for the third time in a wee...
Feb 06, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 37
The first time the Fabs played together, the continuation of a national tour, and the shooting of a video 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 February. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:25 - In 1961, the Beatles play at the Blair Hall for a Peak Promotions event. 1:17 - In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Kingsway Club in Southport. 1:31 - Ringo Starr sits in for Pete Best. 2:04 - In 1963, the...
Feb 05, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 36
