The Beatles Write Misery Between Gigs

The writing of a new song, an acoustic performance for a friend, and a bright idea 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 on the 26th of January.

0:00 - Introduction.
0:26 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Litherland Town Hall in Liverpool.
0:46 - In 1962, the Beatles play twice at the Cavern Club in Liverpool and at the Tower Ballroom in Wallasey.
1:10 - In 1963, the Beatles are at the El Rio Club in Macclesfield and write Misery...
1:49 - …and then at the King's Hall in Stroke-on-Trent.
3:05 - In 1964, the Beatles play the Olympia Theatre in Paris.
3:15 - In 1965, John Lennon plays This Bird Has Flown to George Martin.
3:44 - In 1969, the Beatles have a Sunday session for their Get Back project.
5:14 - Someone proposes to have a performance on the rooftop of the Apple building.
5:59 - In 1970, Ringo Starr flies to Los Angeles for the premiere of The Magic Christian.
6:18 - John Lennon and Yoko Ono arrive in Paris.
6:42 - Conclusion.

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