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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

Early Beatles Gigs And Curiosities

Early gigs, the Beatles live at the Philadelphia's Convention Hall, and a change in the support acts 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 September. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:30 - In 1960, the Beatles are on the stage of the Indra Club in Hamburg. 0:47 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Aintree Institute in Liverpool. 1:02 - In 1962, the Beatles perform at ...

Sep 02, 20223 minSeason 1Ep. 245

Paul McCartney's Money Making Idea

The filming of a live TV appearance, a return home, and the last time John met Dylan 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 September. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:42 - In 1960, the Beatles are on the stage of the Indra Club in Hamburg. 1:13 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 1:31 - In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Subscription Rooms...

Sep 01, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 244

The Beatles Watching Dylan Live

The Beatles playing several live shows, writing songs in 1964, and catching Dylan playing live 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 August. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:32 - In 1960, the Beatles are on the stage of the Indra Club in Hamburg. 0:49 - In 1961, the Beatles play the St. John's Hall in Liverpool. 1:04 - In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Lydney...

Aug 31, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 243

The Beatles 1965 Live At The Hollywood Bowl

The end of the filming for a BBC documentary, lots and lots of live gigs, and a trip to see a friend performing 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 August. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:30 - In 1960, the Beatles are on the stage of the Indra Club in Hamburg. 0:48 - In 1961, the Beatles have an evening performance at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 1:03 - In ...

Aug 30, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 242

The Beatles Stop Playing Live

The Quarrymen coming back to life, the Beatles having their last live performance, and further work on Dear Prudence 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 August. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:31 - In 1959, the Quarrymen come back to life to play the Casbah Coffe Club in Liverpool. 1:27 - In 1960, the Beatles continue their engagement at the Indra Club in Ha...

Aug 29, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 241

The Beatles Discover Pot With Dylan

The work on the BBC’s Mersey Beat documentary, the first meeting with Bob Dylan, and the start of the work on Dear Prudence 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 August. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:32 - In 1960, the Beatles continue their engagement at the Indra Club in Hamburg. 0:56 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Cavern Club in Liverpool for the lunchtim...

Aug 28, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 240

Meeting Elvis, Burying Brian

The starting of the filming of a documentary on the Mersey Beat, the Beatles meeting Elvis Presley, and the death of Brian Epstein 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 August. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:35 - In 1960, the Beatles continue their engagement at the Indra Club in Hamburg. 0:52 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Casbah Coffe Club in Liverpool. 1:...

Aug 27, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 239

The Beatles Say No To Drugs

Several live performances, the rejection of drugs, and the slow progression of the work on 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 26th of August. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:30 - In 1960, the Beatles continue their engagement at the Indra Club in Hamburg. 0:47 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Aintree Institute in Liverpool. 1:00 - In 1962, the Beatle...

Aug 26, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 238

The Beatles' The First Riverboat Shuffle

The first Riverboat Shuffle, a curious accident involving a helicopter, and the end of the work on 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 25th of August. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:32 - In 1960, the Beatles continue their engagement at the Indra Club in Hamburg. 0:49 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Cavern Club at lunchtime... 1:07 - ...and take part to ...

Aug 25, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 237

The Beatles Discover Meditation

Lots of live gigs, three days of rest, and a transcendental 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 what happened to the Fab Four on the 24th of August. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:28 - In 1960, the Beatles are on the stage of the Indra Club in Hamburg. 0:45 - In 1961, the Beatles play the St. John's Hall in Liverpool. 1:02 - In 1962, the Beatles play twice in a day in and around Liverpool. 1:1...

Aug 24, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 236

The Beatles Rock The Hollywood Bowl

A wedding, a single release, and the completion of Back In USSR 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 August. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:29 - In 1960, the Beatles are on the stage of the Indra Club in Hamburg. 0:48 - In 1961, the Beatles play twice in a day at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 1:13 - In 1962, John Lennon marries Cynthia Powell. 2:10 - A litig...

Aug 23, 20229 minSeason 1Ep. 235

Ringo Starr Leaves The Beatles

The first time the Beatles were caught on film, a couple of photo shootings and Ringo walking off the 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 22nd of August. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:29 - In 1960, the Beatles continue their Hamburg residency at the Indra Club. 0:42 - In 1962, the Beatles are filmed live at the Cavern Club, in Liverpool. 1:39 - The unused fil...

Aug 22, 202211 minSeason 1Ep. 234

Whole Lotta Beatles!

The work on three Beatles albums, three North American tours, and one 12-string present 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 August. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:32 - In 1960, the Beatles continue their Hamburg residency at the Indra Club. 0:47 - In 1961, the Beatles play a lunchtime concert at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 0:57 - In 1963, George Martin mi...

Aug 21, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 233

Loving The Beatles To Death?

A bomb scare, a Paul McCartney-centred session, and the last time the Beatles were together in a 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 what happened to the Fab Four on the 20th of August. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:29 - In 1960, the Beatles continue their Hamburg residency at the Indra Club. 0:42 - In 1961, the Beatles are on the stage of the Hambleton Hall in Liverpool. 1:00 - In 1962, the B...

Aug 20, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 232

The Most Tense Beatles Concert?

The Beatles booed in 1962, a jelly bean shower in 1964 and a death threat in 1966 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 August. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:36 - In 1960, the Beatles play the Indra Club in Hamburg, West Germany. 0:49 - In 1961, the Beatles are engaged at the Aintree Institute in Liverpool. 1:04 - In 1962, the Beatles play their first Cavern...

Aug 19, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 231

The Beatles Conquer America

Moving to a new accommodation, three American tours, and further work on 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 18th of August. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:29 - In 1960, the Beatles play the Indra Club in Hamburg, West Germany. 1:00 - The new accommodation. 1:49 - In 1961, the Beatles are engaged twice in the same day in Liverpool. 2:06 - In 1962, the Be...

Aug 18, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 230

The Beatles Arrive In Hamburg

The first ever Beatles concert in Hamburg, four gigs in the same venue, and the production of an aborted 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 what happened to the Fab Four on the 17th of August. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:27 - In 1960, the Beatles arrive in Hamburg, West Germany. 1:13 - Their first residency begins. 2:24 - Resting after the ordeal. 2:57 - In 1961, the Beatles are engaged at ...

Aug 17, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 229

Pete Best Sacked!

The sacking of Pete Best, two North American tours, and the remake of 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 16th of August. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:31 - In 1960, the Beatles leave for Hamburg for the first time. 1:23 - In 1961, the Beatles play at the Cavern Club. 1:35 - In 1962, Brian Manager sacks Pete Best. 2:20 - The Beatles wi...

Aug 16, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 228

The Beatles' Biggest Concert

The last concert with Pete Best, the record start of the 1965 North American tour, and a lush orchestral session in 1969 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 August. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:35 - In 1962, the Beatles play twice at the Cavern Club. 0:46 - Pete Best's last concert as a Beatle. 1:45 - In 1963, the Beatles perform at the Odeon Cinema in Ll...

Aug 15, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 227

Ringo Becomes The Fourth Beatle

A new member of the Beatles, two TV appearances, and the work for three Beatles LPs 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 August. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:29 - In 1961, the Beatles played their 25th lunchtime at the Cavern Club. 0:42 - In 1962, John Lennon calls Ringo Starr in Pwllheli. 1:24 - Why was Pete Best kicked out? 2:38 - In 1963, the Beatles fi...

Aug 14, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 226

The Beatles' 1965 North American Tour

A record in EP sales, the start of another North American tour, and the recording of two 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 13th of August. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:30 - In 1961, the Beatles perform at the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool. 0:48 - In 1962, the Beatles play twice in the same day. 1:23 - In 1963, the Beatles' Twist And Shout makes record. ...

Aug 13, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 225

The Beatles Live In Chicago In 1966

A new drummer, the first concert of the last Beatles North American tour, and the completion of Not Guilty 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 August. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:29 - In 1960, the Beatles get a new drummer. 1:02 - In 1961, the Beatles perform at the Aintree Institute in Liverpool. 1:21 - In 1962, the Beatles play the Cavern Club in Liver...

Aug 12, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 224

The U.S. Press Against John Lennon

The start of a new career, the start of a new album, and the start of the 1966 Beatles 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 August. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:30 - In 1961, the Beatles perform at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 0:40 - In 1962, the Beatles play the Odd Spot Club in Liverpool. 0:50 - In 1963, Mal Evans starts working for the Beatles. 1:...

Aug 11, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 223

The Controversial 1968 Paul McCartney Interview

A concert on a ship, the end of a tour, and a controversial interview 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 August. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:27 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Cavern Club and the St. John's Hall in Liverpool. 0:47 - In 1962, the Beatles take part to the third Riverboat Shuffle. 1:34 - In 1963, the Beatles conclude their Channel Islands ...

Aug 10, 20223 minSeason 1Ep. 222

Recording Not Guilty And Mother Nature's Son

Several live performances, the end of a holiday, and the continuing work on 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 9th of August. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:28 - In 1961, the Beatles are on the stage of the Cavern Club. 0:40 - In 1962, the Beatles perform again at the Cavern Club. 0:52 - In 1963, the Beatles are engaged at the Springfield Ballroom ...

Aug 09, 20223 minSeason 1Ep. 221

The Abbey Road Cover Picture

The Beatles continuing their Channel Islands tour, a remix of Hey Jude, and the photo shooting for the iconic Abbey Road’s cover 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 August. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:31 - In 1961, the Beatles are on the stage of the Cavern Club. 0:45 - In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Co-op Ballroom in Doncaster. 1:06 - In 1963, the p...

Aug 08, 20225 minSeason 1Ep. 220

George Harrison Visits Haight-Ashbury

The Quarrymen’s first performance at the Cavern Club, a visit to the US capital of psychedelic drugs, and an attempt to record Not Guilty 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 August. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:33 - In 1957, the Quarrymen are live at the Cavern Club. 0:53 - The right date? 1:19 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Litherland Town Hall in Liverp...

Aug 07, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 219

Brian Esptein Appeases the U.S. Press

The Silver Beatles finding a new drummer, Brian Epstein press conference on John’s Christianity remarks in 1966, and further work for 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 6th of August. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:34 - In 1960, the Silver Beatles spot their next drummer. 2:02 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Casbah Coffee Club. 2:11 - In 1963, Epstein a...

Aug 06, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 218

The Beatles Break New Ground

Two performances at the Cavern Club, an important album release, and the arrival of a new instrument 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 5th of August. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:29 - In 1961, the Beatles are on the stage of the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 0:48 - In 1962, the Beatles have another concert at the Cavern Club. 1:03 - In 1963, the Beatl...

Aug 05, 20225 minSeason 1Ep. 217

Recording Because's Harmonies

Early small gigs, an acrobatic entrance in a venue, and the completion of Because 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 August. 0:00 - Introduction. 0:29 - In 1961, the Beatles are on the stage of the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 0:45 - In 1962, the Beatles play the Victoria Hall in Higher Bebington. 1:03 - In 1963, the Beatles perform at the Queen's Thea...

Aug 04, 20223 minSeason 1Ep. 216