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 Llandudno.
1:59 - In 1965, the Beatles play the Shea Stadium in New York.
2:20 - The concert.
3:47 - The film of the concert.
5:17 - In 1966, the Beatles are at the DC Stadium in Washington.
6:00 - In 1968, the Beatles work on Rocky Raccoon.
7:35 - In 1969, orchestral overdubs are recorded on four Abbey Road pieces.
8:13 - Details on the recording session.
9:39 - Conclusion.

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