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What A Fab Day: A Podcast About The Beatles

Simon Maswww.simonmas.com
Let's tell the story of The Beatles, focussing on what they did day by day. From the prehistory of the band to its final demise in 1970. All the facts you need, a little speculation, and zero conspiracy theories!

Episodes

The Beatles Team Up With WWF

The rehearsals for an ABC “British” special, the recording of the third 1967 single, and the mixing of the original version of Across The Universe 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 2nd of October. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:37 - In 1960, the Beatles play another evening gig at the Indra Club in Hamburg. 0:55 - In 1962, the Beatles perform a lunchtime concert ...

Oct 02, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 275

The Beatles Choose Brian Epstein

The signing of a contract, some minor work for the Magical Mystery Tour film, and a screening of a new cut of Let It Be 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 October. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:36 - In 1960, the Beatles play another evening gig at the Indra Club in Hamburg. 0:52 - In 1962, the Beatles sign a management contract with Brian Epstein. 1:42 - I...

Oct 01, 20224 minSeason 1Ep. 274

John's And Paul's 1961 Trip To Paris

The beginning of a trip, three studio sessions, and the publication of the only authorised biography 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 what happened to the Fab Four on the 30th of September. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:29 - In 1960, the Beatles have their residency gig at the Indra Club in Hamburg. 0:48 - In 1961, John Lennon and Paul McCartney travel together... 2:02 - ...but deci...

Sep 30, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 273

George And John And Transcendental Meditation

The return to a prestigious venue, some studio work, and an interview about Transcendental Meditation 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 29th of September. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:31 - In 1960, the Beatles have their residency gig at the Indra Club in Hamburg. 0:50 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Cavern Club and the Village Hall in Knotty Ash. 1:08 - Going ...

Sep 29, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 272

The Beatles' Final Riverboat Shuffle

The final Riverboat Shuffle, more work on the Magical Mystery Tour project, and the re-make of the second solo single of John Lennon 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 28th of September. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:31 - In 1960, the Beatles have their residency gig at the Indra Club in Hamburg. 0:41 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Litherland Town Hall in Liverp...

Sep 28, 20224 minSeason 1Ep. 271

Ringo Starr On Jury Duties

The first Hamburg residency approaching its end, Ringo Starr busy judging a beat competition, and several laborious overdubs on I Am The Walrus 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 September. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:32 - In 1960, the Beatles continue their residency at the Indra Club in Hamburg. 0:46 - In 1961, the Beatles perform at the Cavern Club i...

Sep 27, 20225 minSeason 1Ep. 270

Abbey Road Released

A new residency for the Quarrymen, an overdose, and the release of 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 what happened to the Fab Four on the 26th of September. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:30 - In 1959, the Quarrymen play the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool. 0:50 - In 1960, the Beatles continue their residency at the Indra Club in Hamburg. 1:06 - In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Cavern ...

Sep 26, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 269

The Beatles Record The Fool On The Hill

The start of the editing work on the Magical Mystery Tour film, the completion of Happiness Is A Warm Gun, and the first studio recording session of John’s newest band 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 25th of September. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:35 - In 1960, the Beatles play the Indra Club in Hamburg. 0:52 - In 1961, the Beatles perform a lunchtime gig at ...

Sep 25, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 268

Filming Magical Mystery Tour's Finale

A couple of old gigs, the conclusion of the filming of Magical Mystery Tour and a typical Lennon devise to create the basic track of Happiness Is A Warm Gun 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 24th of September. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:33 - In 1960, the Beatles play the Indra Club in Hamburg. 0:50 - In 1961, the Beatles are on the stage of the Casbah Coffee ...

Sep 24, 20224 minSeason 1Ep. 267

John Lennon On What Happiness Is About

Several old gigs, on the continuation of the Magical Mystery Tour work, and on another song recorded for the White 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 23rd of September. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:32 - In 1960, the Beatles play the Indra Club in Hamburg. 1:00 - In 1961, the Beatles are engaged at Aintree Institute in Liverpool. 1:22 - In 1962, the Beatles...

Sep 23, 20224 minSeason 1Ep. 266

A Ticket For The Magical Mystery Tour

Some live performances and the continuation of the work on Magical Mystery Tour 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 22nd of September. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:28 - In 1960, the Beatles perform at the Indra Club in Hamburg. 0:44 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Village Hall in Knotty Ash. 1:04 - In 1962, the Beatles have an engagement at the Majestic Ballroom ...

Sep 22, 20222 minSeason 1Ep. 265

The Beatles Come Back Home

A number of live event and curiosities 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 21st of September. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:26 - In 1960, the Beatles play the Indra Club in Hamburg. 0:46 - In 1961, the Beatles perform twice in a day. 1:09 - In 1962, the Beatles are engaged at the Tower Ballroom in Wallasey. 2:07 - In 1964, the Beatles return to the United Kingdom ...

Sep 21, 20223 minSeason 1Ep. 264

The Beatles' New Contract Spells Their End

The Beatles participating to a charity event, working in the studio, and signing a new contract 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 20th of September. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:30 - In 1960, the Beatles perform at the Indra Club in Hamburg. 0:48 - In 1961, the Beatles are engaged at the Cavern Club, in Liverpool. 0:59 - In 1962, the Beatles play a lunchtime sh...

Sep 20, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 263

ATV Buys Northern Songs

A birth, the continuation of the filming of Magical Mystery Tour, 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 what happened to the Fab Four on the 19th of September. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:29 - In 1934, Brian Epstein is born. 1:06 - In 1959, the Quarrymen have an engagement at the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool. 1:21 - In 1960, the Beatles perform at the Indra Club in H...

Sep 19, 202211 minSeason 1Ep. 262

Magical Mystery Tour... Stripped!

A concert in Dallas, two films to complete and two recording sessions taking place 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 18th of September. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:29 - In 1960, the Beatles perform at the Indra Club in Hamburg. 0:45 - In 1964, the Beatles stop at the Dallas Memorial Auditorium for another concert. 1:10 - In 1966, John Lennon reaches Spain to c...

Sep 18, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 261

Millionaire Pays Record Fee To Have The Beatles Live

The continuation of the first residency in Hamburg, a record-breaking appearance, 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 what happened to the Fab Four on the 17th of September. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:31 - In 1960, the Beatles play at the Indra Club in Hamburg. 0:47 - In 1961, the Beatles perform at the Hambleton Hall in Liverpool. 0:59 - In 1962, the Beatles perform twice ...

Sep 17, 20225 minSeason 1Ep. 260

The Beatles Meet Fats Domino

An array of gigs, two holidays, and a couple of 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 to the Fab Four on the 16th of September. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:30 - In 1960, the Beatles play at the Indra Club in Hamburg. 0:48 - In 1961, the Beatles perform at the Aintree Institute in Liverpool. 1:01 - In 1962, the Beatles are engaged at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 1:16 ...

Sep 16, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 259

Completing The Filming For Magical Mystery Tour

A day with three concerts, the interruption of a gig, and the end of the first part of the shooting of Magical Mystery Tour 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 15th of September. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:30 - In 1960, the Beatles play their 30th night at the Indra Club in Hamburg. 0:47 - In 1961, the Beatles have three performances in a day. 1:27 - In 1962, t...

Sep 15, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 258

George Harrison Studies With Ravi Shankar

An array of early live performances, a trip to India, and the continuation of the filming for Magical Mystery Tour 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 September. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:32 - In 1960, the Beatles are on the stage at the Indra Club in Hamburg. 0:53 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Litherland Town Hall in Liverpool. 1:06 - In 1962, the B...

Sep 14, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 257

John Lennon Live In Toronto

Many live events, a birth, and further work on Glass Onion 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 September. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:27 - In 1960, the Beatles are on the stage at the Indra Club in Hamburg. 0:44 - In 1961, the Beatles have two dates in Liverpool. 1:04 - In 1962, the Beatles play the Cavern Club in Liverpool and the Riverpark Ballroom in ...

Sep 13, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 256

John Decides To Leave The Beatles

The work on With The Beatles proceeded, how the second day of filming of Magical Mystery Tour went, and how John Lennon decided to leave 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 what happened to the Fab Four on the 12th of September. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:35 - In 1959, the Quarrymen play the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool. 0:55 - In 1960, the Beatles play another night at the Indra Cl...

Sep 12, 202211 minSeason 1Ep. 255

The Beatles Record Love Me Do

A lot of studio sessions, three concerts, and the start of the filming of Magical Mystery Tour 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 September. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:28 - In 1960, the Beatles play another night at the Indra Club in Hamburg. 0:48 - In 1961, the Beatles had a lunchtime concert at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 1:03 - In 1962, the Beatle...

Sep 11, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 254

John And Paul Help Out The Rolling Stones

Early gigs, some songwriting for the Rolling Stones, and the wildest session in the Beatles career 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 September. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:32 - In 1960, the Beatles play another night at the Indra Club in Hamburg. 0:52 - In 1961, the Beatles perform at the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool. 1:06 - In 1962, the Beatles pla...

Sep 10, 20224 minSeason 1Ep. 253

Can The Beatles Be Brutal?

The Beatles busy in Hamburg, the Fabs working their way up to more prestigious engagements, and a change of shape in one infamous tune 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 9th of September. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:35 - In 1960, the Beatles are at the Indra Club for their first residency in Hamburg. 0:55 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Aintree Institute in Liv...

Sep 09, 20225 minSeason 1Ep. 252

A Meeting To Save The Beatles?

Death threats to Ringo Starr, the first Beatles instrumental track, and a 13th hour meeting that could have changed Beatles history 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 8th of September. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:33 - In 1960, the Beatles are at the Indra Club for their first residency in Hamburg. 0:48 - In 1961, the Beatles play the St. John's Hall in Liverpoo...

Sep 08, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 251

The Beatles On BBC's Saturday Club

Several live performances, one radio show, and the continuation of the work on Blue Jay Way 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 7th of September. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:29 - In 1960, the Beatles are at the Indra Club for their first residency in Hamburg. 0:47 - In 1961, the Beatles are engaged at the Cavern Club and that the Litherland Town Hall. 1:07 - In ...

Sep 07, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 250

The Beatles Working On Magical Mystery Tour

A live performance in a posh venue, the start of the filming of How I Won The War, and the recording of two famous Beatles 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 what happened to the Fab Four on the 6th of September. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:32 - In 1960, the Beatles keep on performing at the Indra Club in Hamburg. 0:49 - In 1961, the Beatles play an evening concert at the Cavern Club in Live...

Sep 06, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 249

Eric Clapton Beatle For A Day

The first Quarrymen's residency, the Beatles working on I Am The Walrus, and Eric Clapton playing guitar on While My Guitar Gently Weeps 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 5th of September. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:35 - In 1959, the Quarrymen start their residency at the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool. 1:05 - In 1960, the Beatles keep on performing at the I...

Sep 05, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 248

Ringo Arrives In Abbey Road, But...

The first recording session with Ringo, a couple of live gigs, and the filming of some promotional clips 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 4th of September. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:30 - In 1960, the Beatles keep on performing at the Indra Club in Hamburg. 0:45 - In 1962, the Beatles have their second ever session in Abbey Road. 1:45 - The choice of materia...

Sep 04, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 247

Ringo Back With The Beatles In 1968!

A mammoth recording session for BBC, an ill omen, and the return of Ringo Starr 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 3rd of September. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:31 - In 1960, the Beatles are on the stage of the Indra Club in Hamburg. 0:49 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Hambleton Hall in Liverpool. 1:05 - In 1962, the Beatles are engaged twice in a day. 1:43 - ...

Sep 03, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 246