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 the St. John's Hall in Liverpool.
3:23 - In 1962, the Beatles play twice in the same night.
3:59 - In 1963, the Beatles complete their residency in Llandudno.
4:41 - In 1965, the Beatles play the Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto twice in a day.
6:06 - In 1966, the Beatles return to the Maple Leaf Gardens for another two gigs.
6:37 - In 1968, George Harrison takes a holiday in Greece.
6:50 - In 1969, Paul McCartney produces a session for Mary Hopkin's third Apple single.
7:49 - Conclusion.

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