The Beatles 1966 Philippines Fiasco

The completion of the Beatles’ fourth single, a catastrophe in the making and the continued work on Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da and Golden Slumbers 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 July.

0:00 - Introduction.
0:30 - In 1962, the Beatles play the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
0:43 - In 1963, George Martin mixes She Loves You.
1:04 - The Beatles watch the Rolling Stones live.
1:41 - In 1965, the Beatles leave Barcelona, Spain.
2:42 - In 1966, no party for the Beatles.
4:17 - A storm is gathering.
4:55 - The Beatles play the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium in Manila, Philippines.
5:44 - In 1967, George Harrison visits his parents.
6:01 - In 1968, the Beatles keep working on Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da.
6:29 - In 1969, Give Peace A Chance comes out in UK.
7:30 - The Beatles work on Golden Slumbers/ Carry That Weight.
8:16 - Conclusion.

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