The final lunchtime concert at the Cavern, the first time the Beatles have a recording session with some fans, and a curious 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 the 4th of February. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:25 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Lathom Hall in Liverpool. 0:38 - In 1962, the Beatles played at the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool. 0:48 - In 1963, the Beatles perform their last...
Feb 04, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 35
A Rhythm And Blue Marathon, some recording sessions, and a dramatic managerial decision 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 February. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:23 - In 1961, the Beatles play the St. John's Hall in Bootle. 0:51 - In 1962, the Beatles are engaged at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 1:00 - In 1963, the Beatles top the bill of the Rhythm And Blues Marathon. 1:32 - In 1964, th...
Feb 03, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 34
The start of the Beatles' first packaged tour, more work on Sgt Pepper's, and another TV rehearsal for Ringo 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 February. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:26 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Litherland Town Hall in Liverpool. 0:35 - In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Oasis Club in Manchester. 1:53 - In 1963, the Helen Shapiro national packaged tour begins. 2:3...
Feb 02, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 33
A rejection from Decca Records, the recording of Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and a difficult meeting 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 February. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:36 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Hambleton Hall in Liverpool. 0:47 - In 1962, the Beatles perform twice in a day. 2:02 - In early February 1962, the Beatles are rejected by Decca Records. 5:24 - In Februa...
Feb 01, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 32
An extra concert for the big demand, more filming for the Strawberry Fields Forever, and the end of the Get Back project 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 31st of January. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:31 - In 1962, the Beatles play the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 0:53 - In 1963, the Beatles play three times in the Liverpool area. 2:02 - In 1964, the Beatles are at the Olympia Theatre i...
Jan 31, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 31
The shooting of the Strawberry Fields Forever video, The Beatles last performance, and a meeting with The King 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 30th of January. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:25 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Lathom Hall in Liverpool. 0:45 - In 1962, the Beatles play at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 0:56 - In 1963, the Beatles have another engagement at the Cavern Club. 1:07 - In...
Jan 30, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 30
A change in style, a Paris recording, and a decision on the climax of the Get Back project 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 29th of January. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:28 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool. 0:41 - In 1962, the Beatles visit a tailor for the first time. 1:22 - In the evening, they play a concert at the Kingsway Club in Southport....
Jan 29, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Early concerts, George and John meeting Phil Spector, and the Beatles meeting with Allen Klein 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 28th of January. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:29 - In 1961, the Beatles play twice in a day in Liverpool. 0:50 - In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool. 1:03 - In 1963, the Beatles are at the Majestic Ballroom in Newcastle-upon-Tyne....
Jan 28, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 28
The Beatles losing a good contact on a matter of principle, more Parisian performances, and a bright 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 the 27th of January. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:28 - In 1961, the Beatles play at the Aintree Institute in Liverpool. 0:40 - In 1962, the Beatles play their last gig for Beekay Promotions at the Aintree Institute. 1:04 - Brian Epstein arg...
Jan 27, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 27
The writing of a new song, an acoustic performance for a friend, and a bright idea 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 January. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:26 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Litherland Town Hall in Liverpool. 0:46 - In 1962, the Beatles play twice at the Cavern Club in Liverpool and at the Tower Ballroom in Wallasey. 1:10 - In 1963, the Beatles are at t...
Jan 26, 2022•8 min
Live performances, a cameo for Yellow Submarine, and some more rehearsals 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 25th of January. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:25 - In 1961, the Beatles play at the Hambleton Hall for the first time. 0:55 - In 1963, the Beatles are at the Co-operative Hall in Darwen for a performance. 1:15 - In 1964, the Beatles play at the Olympia Theatre in Paris. ...
Jan 25, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Some early Quarrymen gigs, an interview for the American army, and an aborted film project 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 24th of January. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:26 - In 1958, the Quarrymen perform at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 1:02 - In 1959, the Quarrymen perform at the Woolton Village Club. 1:39 - In 1962, the Beatles play a lunchtime and an evening gig at the Cavern Club. 1:55 ...
Jan 24, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 24
A cold return to Liverpool, a demo session and a debut behind the desk 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 23rd of January. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:25 - In 1963, the Beatles have an icy return to London. 0:56 - They play at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 1:11 - In 1964, the Beatles record a demo of One And One Is Two and then have another night at the Olympia, in Paris. 1:45...
Jan 23, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 23
A change in management philosophy, brand new offices, and a re-start for the Get Back project 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 22nd of January. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:30 - In 1962, the Beatles play a lunchtime marathon at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 1:02 - In the evening, the band performed at the Kingsway Club in Southport. 1:16 - The changes due to Brian Epstein ma...
Jan 22, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Early live performances, an appearance on The Friday Spectacular, and not-so-secret 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 what happened on the 21st of January. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:32 - In 1961, the Beatles perform twice in the same night, first at the Lathom Hall and then at the Aintree Institute. 1:00 - In 1962, the Beatles play the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool. 1:12 - In 1963, th...
Jan 21, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 21
The start of the Get Back rehearsal in the Apple Studio, a drastic haircut, and several 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 20th of January. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:30 - In 1961, Stu Sutcliffe returns to Liverpool from Hamburg. 0:50 - The Beatles play the Lathom Hall in Liverpool. 0:59 - In 1962, the Beatles play an evening concert at the Cavern Club in L...
Jan 20, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Multiple live performances, a radio broadcast, and the negotiation for a 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 on the 19th of January. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:28 - In 1961, the Beatles perform at the Alexandra Hall in Liverpool. 0:42 - In 1962, the Beatles play at the Cavern Club in Liverpool and at the Tower Ballroom in Wallasey. 0:57 - In 1963, the Beatles are engaged at the ...
Jan 19, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Several concerts, a TV interview about the underground movement, and special about roadies 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 18th of January. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:28 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Aintree Institute in Liverpool. 0:48 - In 1963, the Beatles perform at the Floral Hall Ballroom in Morecambe. 1:05 - Rodies. 2:43 - Neil Aspinall. 5:17 - Mal Evans. 7:18 - In 1964, the Beatl...
Jan 18, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 18
The sale of a painting, lots of live performances, and the birth of A Day In The Life 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 will focus on what happened on the 17th of January. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:34 - In 1960, Stu Sutcliffe buys a Hofner President bass. 1:27 - In 1962, the Beatles perform twice at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 1:39 - In 1963, the Beatles are at the Cavern Club. 1:50 - Then they play t...
Jan 17, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Playing ping pong between two venues, a hard day turning into a great night, and old forgotten laws 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 will focus on what happened on the 16th of January. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:30 - In 1963, the Beatles are live on People And Places and record a slot for Here We Go. 1:37 - In 1964, the Beatles start their residency at the Olympia Theatre in Paris. 2:21 - The evening pe...
Jan 16, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 16
The Beatles coming together again not once but twice, watching a friend perform, and a change of plans 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 will focus on what happened on the 15th of January. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:30 - In 1961, the Beatles perform at the Casbah Coffee Club. 0:45 - In 1962, the Beatles play another lunchtime show at the Caver Club. 0:58 - In 1964, George Harrison, John Lennon and Paul M...
Jan 15, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 15
A return to a familiar venue, a trip to Paris, and a junkie moment 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 will focus on what happened on the 14th of January. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:28 - In 1961, the Beatles perform at the Aintree Institute in Liverpool. 0:44 - In 1962, the Beatles play the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool. 1:15 - In 1963, the Beatles performed at the Civic Hall in Ellesmere Port....
Jan 14, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 14
A goodbye to “inferior” venues, a debut on a very important TV show, and the first mention of the Beatles splitting up 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 will focus on what happened on the 13th of January. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:28 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Aintree Institute in Liverpool. 0:41 - In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Hambleton Hall in Liverpool. 1:05 - In 1963, the Beatles film the...
Jan 13, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 13
An appearance at the London Palladium, the birth of Up Against It, and a mysterious meeting at Ringo's 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 will focus on what happened on the 12th of January. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:28 - In 1962, the Beatles play twice in the same day. 1:19 - In 1963, the Beatles play the Invicta Ballroom in Chatham. 1:42 - In 1964, the Beatles appear in ITV's Sunday Night At The London ...
Jan 12, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 12
A meeting with Jimi Hendrix, live performances, and more Indian 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 will focus on what happened on the 11th of January. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:25 - In 1962, the Beatles return to the Cavern Club. 0:38 - In 1963, the Beatles play in two different venues in the same a day. 1:18 - Differences between 1962 and 1963. 2:00 - Please Please Me released in 1963...
Jan 11, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 11
An application for a BBC audition, various live shows, and a dramatic turn in the Get Back project 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 will focus on what happened on the 10th of January. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:28 - In 1958, the Quarrymen have their first engagement of the year. 1:06 - In 1962, Brian Epstein applies for an audition to the BBC.. 1:32 - In the evening, the Beatles play the Cavern Club in ...
Jan 10, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Several recording sessions in Abbey Road and in Bombay, a couple of Christmas productions, and more rehearsals for Get Back 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 will focus on what happened on the 9th of January. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:24 - In 1962, the Beatles play a lunchtime concert at the Cavern Club. 0:35 - Christmas Specials. 0:46 - In 1964, the Beatles feature in The Beatles' Christmas Special var...
Jan 09, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 9
A mimed performance in a TV show for kids, more variety show action, and the last recording of Beatle George 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 will focus on what happened on the 8th of January. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:25 - In 1963, the Beatles film a performance in Glasgow. 1:03 - In 1964, the Beatles feature in The Beatles' Christmas Special variety show. 1:21 - In 1965, the Beatles feature in the An...
Jan 08, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Several live performances, a recording session for a Radio programme, 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 will focus on what happened on the 7th of January. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:22 - In 1961, the Beatles perform twice in Liverpool. 1:24 - In 1962, the Beatles play the Casbah Coffee Club. 1:47 - In 1964, the Beatles record a session for BBC's Saturday Club. 2:30 - The Beatles are f...
Jan 07, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 7
An event organised by a 17 year old, the release of Paul's first solo album, and the most public fight between two 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 will focus on what happened on the 6th of January. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:27 - In 1961, the Beatles perform at the St. John’s Hall in Bootle. 1:29 - In 1962, the Beatles share the stage at the Cavern Club with a jazz combo. 2:14 - In 1963, the Be...
Jan 06, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 6
