Paul McCartney Takes LSD With John Lennon

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.
2:39 - In 1963, the Beatles record an appearance for BBC Radio's On The Scene.
3:13 - Then, they play the ABC Cinema in Croydon for the Montez/ Roe packaged tour.
3:30 - In 1965, the Beatles have a day of rest in Obertauern in Austria.
4:12 - In 1967, John Lennon has an LSD accident during a session at the EMI studios in Abbey Road.
6:40 - Paul McCartney brings John to his home and has a acid trip with him.
7:11 - In Abbey Road, George Martin completes Lovely Rita.
7:57 - Conclusion.

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