The Beatles’ first silver disc, the Fabs first encounter with Indian music, and a birthday surprise 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 April. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:29 - In 1961, the Beatles play at the Top Ten Club in Hamburg. 0:42 - In 1962, the Beatles perform at a Beatles Fan Club event at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 1:39 - In 1963, the Beatle...
Apr 05, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 95
A most unusual concert, a record really hard to beat, and an attempted jam session with Jefferson Airplane 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 April. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:28 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Top Ten Club in Hamburg. 0:39 - In 1962, the Beatles performed a a lunchtime and an evening concert at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 0:50 - In 1...
Apr 04, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 94
A new BBC recording session, the completion of Within You Without You, and a number of interviews 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 April. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:30 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Top Ten Club in Hamburg. 0:44 - In 1963, the Beatles record 3 songs for BBC Radio's Easy Beat. 1:58 - In 1964, the Beatles return to the Twickenham film ...
Apr 03, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Some early live gigs, some filming, and some mixing 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 2nd of April. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:24 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Top Ten Club in Hamburg. 0:36 - In 1962, the Beatles are on the stage of the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 0:50 - At night, they are engaged at the Pavilion Theatre in Liverpool. 1:20 - In 1963,...
Apr 02, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 93
The start of the Beatles' second Hamburg residency, John Lennon reuniting with his father, and a stormy last 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 1st of April. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:43 - In April 1958, Eric Griffiths leaves the Quarrymen. 1:11 - In 1961, the Beatles start their residency at the Top Ten Club in Hamburg. 2:07 - In mid April ...
Apr 01, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 93
A return to live performances after a month, more work on the Sgt Pepper’s album, and a final fall out 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 31st of March. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:26 - In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Subscription Rooms in Stroud. 1:58 - In 1963, the Beatles/ Montez/ Roe packaged tour is on for its final night at the De Montfort Hall in Lei...
Mar 31, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 90
A ghost-writing agreement, the shooting of the cover of Sgt Pepper’s, and an unused looping experiment by Phil Spector 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 March. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:28 - In 1962, the Beatles play two gigs at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 0:55 - In 1963, the Beatles/ Montez/ Roe packaged tour is on at the Guildhall in Portsmouth. ...
Mar 30, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 89
The continuation of the filming for Help!, a very long recording session in Abbey Road, and a quick appearance on TV 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 March. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:27 - In 1962, the Beatles are engaged at the Odd Spot Club in Liverpool. 0:42 - In 1963, the Beatles/ Montez/ Roe packaged tour stopped at the Odeon Cinema in Lewisham....
Mar 29, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 85
The Beatles' Madame Tussaud's wax figures, a last performance in an old TV show, and a collage of animal sounds for Good Morning Good Morning 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 March. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:28 - In 1962, the Beatles play the Cavern Club, in Liverpool, twice in a day. 0:44 - In 1963, the Beatles/ Montez/ Roe packaged tour arrived at...
Mar 28, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 87
The start of a trip to Hamburg, a well-deserved holiday, and a mixing session for the Let It Be 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 27th of March. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:30 - In 1961, the Beatles leave for Hamburg for the second time in their history. 1:20 - In 1963, the Beatles are at the ABC Cinema in Northampton for the Montez/ Roe packaged tour. 1...
Mar 27, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Some early performances, the continuation of the work on Beatles' feature films, and Paul leaving 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 to the Fab Four on the 26th of March. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:29 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool. 0:51 - In 1962, the Beatles spend their lunchtime performing at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 1:02 - In 1963, the...
Mar 26, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 85
The continuation of the filming of two flixes, the infamous butcher photos, and a bed-in for peace 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 March. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:27 - In 1962, the Beatles play the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool. 0:41 - In 1963, the Beatles are photographed by Dezo Hoffmann. 1:02 - In 1964, the Beatles are again at the Scala Thea...
Mar 25, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 84
The coming of a new residency in Hamburg, a return home, and a heavy dose of film connections 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 March. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:28 - In 1961, the Beatles perform a lunchtime concert at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 0:48 - In 1962, the Beatles play the Heswall Jazz Club in Heswall. 1:17 - In 1963, the Beatles performed...
Mar 24, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 83
The Beatles getting a prize, the filming of a performance for A Hard Day's Night, and an episode showing how divided the Beatles have become 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 March. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:29 - In 1962, the Beatles play a lunchtime and an evening concert at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 0:43 - In 1963, the Beatles play at the City ...
Mar 23, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 82
A new twist song, the Beatles’ first album comes out in UK, and a recording session for Within You Without You 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 March. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:30 - In 1961, the Beatles play a lunchtime concert at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 0:42 - In 1962, the Beatles have an evening engagement at the Cavern Club supporting Peppy...
Mar 22, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 81
The first evening engagement at the Cavern Club, some more work for the Help! film, and a weird 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 what happened to the Fab Four on the 21st of March. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:28 - In 1961, the Beatles play their first evening engagement at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 2:25 - In 1962, the Beatles play a lunchtime gig at the Cavern Club. 2:3...
Mar 21, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Interviews and prizes, the completion of a song, 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 what happened to the Fab Four on the 20th of March. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:25 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Cavern Club and then the Hambleton Hall, in Liverpool. 0:44 - In 1962, the Beatles performed at the Cavern Club. 1:01 - In 1963, the Beatles play at the ABC Cinema in Romford for the Mont...
Mar 20, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 79
A hard day of work, a drug reference, and a cast and crew party 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 19th of March. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:25 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Casbah Coffee Club. 0:42 - In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Kingsway Club in Southport. 0:55 - In 1963, the Beatles' packaged tour is at Regal Cinema in Cambridge. 1:05 - In 1964, the Beatles are at the Twickenham Fi...
Mar 19, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 78
More early gigs, an out of the ordinary interview, and a charge for cannabis possession 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 March. 0:00 Introduction. 0:29 In 1962, the Beatles play the Casbah Coffee Club. 0:39 In 1963, the Beatles perform at the Regal Cinema in Gloucester. 0:52 In 1964, the Beatles shoot the dressing room scene for A Hard Day's Night. 1:03 George H...
Mar 18, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Some early gigs, a memorable bachelor party, and the first time a woman performed on a Beatles song 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 17th of March. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:28 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Mossway Hall in Liverpool. 1:05 - Then, they played the St. Patrick's Night Rock Ball at the Liverpool Jazz Society. 1:53 - In 1962, the Beatles play the St. Patrick's Night Rock Gala...
Mar 17, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Two Cavern special dates, a BBC radio session, and the continuation of John and Yoko’s quest to get married 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 16th of March. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:29 - In 1961, the Beatles play their 10th concert at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 0:42 - In 1962, the Beatles play for the 60th time at the Cavern Club. 1:00 - In 1963, the Beatles perform 6 songs live for BBC...
Mar 16, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 75
A return to Hamburg, the Beatles not winning any award for once, and an Indian-flavoured recording 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 March. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:28 - In 1961, Stu Sutcliffe returns to Hamburg. 0:58 - The Beatles back in Hamburg? 1:35 - The Beatles play a lunchtime concert at the Cavern Club and an evening gig at the Liverpool Jazz Society. 2:02 - In 1962, the Be...
Mar 15, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Some live performances, the shooting of a film on the Austrian Alps, and a couple wanting to get married 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 14th of March. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:29 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Cavern Club in Liverpool for a lunchtime concert. 0:40 - In 1962, the Beatles perform an evening gig at the Cavern Club. 0:54 - In 1963, George Martin completes ...
Mar 14, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 73
A possible first meeting between the four Beatles, several recording sessions and some filming at Gatwick 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 March. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:28 - In 1958, the Quarrymen play at the opening of The Morgue Skiffle Cellar in Liverpool. 1:24 - John, Paul, George and Ringo meet for the first time? 3:17 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Cavern Club and the Liv...
Mar 13, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 72
The Beatles perform as a trio, Paul gets married and George is busted for drug use 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 12th of March. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:28 - In 1961, the Beatles play at the Casbah Coffee Club and at The Cassanova Club in Liverpool. 0:41 - In 1962, the Beatles play the Kingsway Club in Southport. 0:53 - In 1963, with John Lennon sick, the Beatles play ...
Mar 12, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 71
A “Big Beat Session”, the first visit of the Beatles at the Twickenham Film Studios, and several 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 11th of March. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:27 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Aintree Institute. 0:41 - Then, they play at the Big Beat Session at the Liverpool Jazz Society. 2:08 - In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Casbah Coffee Club. 2:22 - ...
Mar 11, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 70
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. 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...
Mar 10, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 69
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. 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 ...
Mar 09, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 68
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. 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 ...
Mar 08, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 67
The Beatles’ first suits and BBC radio session, a Brian Epstein marketing experiment, and a lovely 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 the 7th of March. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:30 - In 1961, the Beatles play The Cassanova Club in Liverpool. 0:40 - In 1962, the Beatles wear suits for the first time for their first BBC radio show in Liverpool. 2:21 - In 1963, the Beatles and other ...
Mar 07, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 66
