The Beatles Conquer America

The Beatles' first performance at the Cavern Club, their first TV appearance in the United States, and their first recording session in an independent 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 the 9th of February.

0:00 - Introduction.
0:37 - In 1961, the Beatles play at the Cavern Club in Liverpool for the first time.
1:23 - In 1962, the Beatles perform twice in a day.
2:16 - In 1963, the Beatles perform at the Empire Theatre in Sunderland for the Helen Shapiro packaged tour.
2:31 - In 1964, the Beatles film an appearance at the Ed Sullivan Show…
4:06 - …And then, they appear live on US television for the first time.
6:14 - In 1967, the Beatles start recording Fixing A Hole at the Regent Sound Studio in London.
7:15 - Jesus Christ attends the session.
7:51 - In 1970, Ringo Starr works on his Sentimental Journey.
8:32 - Conclusion.

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Series bibliography.

John Moffitt on the Beatles’ appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
A family watches the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show 1964.
These Women Were At The Beatles’ First Performance In America And Their Stories Are Amazing.

Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.