The Beatles Tour With Roy Orbison

Some early developments in the Beatles’ career, the band’s third national UK tour, and the announcement of a special honour bestowed by BBC 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 18th of May.

0:00 - Introduction.
0:32 - In 1960, the Silver Beetles become the backup band of Johnny Gentle.
1:46 - In 1961, the Beatles are engaged at the Top Ten club in Hamburg, West Germany.
1:59 - In 1962, George Martin sorts out the bureaucracy for the EMI contract for the Beatles.
2:18 - At night, the Beatles play at the Star-Club in Hamburg.
2:28 - In 1963, the Beatles start their third national tour, this time with Roy Orbison.
3:21 - In 1965, the Beatles start the post-synch work on Help!.
3:41 - Paul McCartney sees Gene Barry live.
3:57 - In 1966, Got To Get You Into My Life gets a brass section part.
5:09 - In 1967, BBC announces that the Beatles will take part to the first live worldwide broadcast.
6:00 - Conclusion.

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