The Beatles South Of England Fiasco

A first gig in the south, a scouting for a first album, and an ok first compilation 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 9th of December.

0:00 - Introduction.
0:28 - In 1961, the Beatles play their first show in the south of England.
1:06 - An aborted Battle Of The Bands gets the Beatles down.
2:07 - The Beatles play London.
2:42 - In 1962, George Martin watches the Beatles rock the Cavern Club.
3:30 - In 1963, the Beatles are on the stage of the Odeon Cinema in Southend-on-Sea.
3:45 - In 1964, Paul McCartney visits Ringo Starr.
4:10 - George Harrison goes on holiday in the Bahamas.
4:18 - In 1965, the Beatles' play the Odeon Cinema in Birmingham.
4:37 - In 1966, A Collection Of Beatles Oldies is released in UK.
5:19 - The Beatles keep on recording in Abbey Road.
6:50 - In 1967, Ringo Starr keeps on working on his first acting role.
7:17 - Conclusion.

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