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What A Fab Day: A Podcast About The Beatles

What A Fab Day: A Podcast About The Beatles
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Let's tell the story of The Beatles, focussing on what they did day by day. From the prehistory of the band to its final demise in 1970. All the facts you need, a little speculation, and zero conspiracy theories!
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The end of the last Hamburg residency of the Beatles, George Harrison not dressing properly, and a lawsuit are some of 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 31st of December.
0:00 - Introduction.
0:31 - In 1960, the Beatles are at the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool.
0:58 - In 1962, the Beatles play the Star-Club in Hamburg.
1:48 - In 1963, the Beatles are busy with The Beatles' Christmas Show.
2:03 - In 1964, the Beatles appear during Another Beatles Christmas Show.
2:40 - In 1966, George Harrison is refused entrance at Annabel, a London club.
3:30 - In 1970, Paul McCartney sues the other Beatles to dissolve the band.
4:45 - Conclusion.
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Two early gigs, two variety shows, and one recording session are some of 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 30th of December.
0:00 - Introduction.
0:30 - In 1961, the Beatles perform at the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
0:44 - In 1962, the Beatles play the Star-Club in Hamburg.
1:00 - In 1963, the Beatles are busy with The Beatles' Christmas Show.
1:24 - In 1964, the Beatles appear during Another Beatles Christmas Show.
2:15 - In 1966, When I'm Sixty-Four and Strawberry Fields Forever are completed.
3:11 - The Beatles record overdubs on Penny Lane.
3:47 - Conclusion.
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A couple of performances, the start of the work on Penny Lane, and a visit to Denmark are some of 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 29th of December.
0:00 - Introduction.
0:29 - In 1961, the Beatles perform at the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
0:43 - In 1962, the Beatles play the Star-Club in Hamburg.
0:59 - In 1964, the Beatles appear during Another Beatles Christmas Show.
1:21 - In 1966, George Martin does some mixing work.
1:47 - Paul and Ringo record the rhythm track of Penny Lane.
2:48 - In 1969, John and Yoko go to Denmark for a holiday.
3:40 - Conclusion.
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Three live appearances are 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 28th of December.
0:00 - Introduction.
0:36 - In 1962, the Beatles play the Star-Club in Hamburg.
0:56 - In 1963, the Beatles are busy with The Beatles' Christmas Show.
1:09 - In 1964, the Beatles appear during Another Beatles Christmas Show.
1:24 - Conclusion.
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The turning point in the Beatles career, a critical appraisal, and Paul McCartney defending Magical Mystery Tour are some of 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 27th of December.
0:00 - Introduction.
0:37 - In 1960, the Beatles perform at the Litherland Town Hall in Liverpool.
1:34 - A career changer.
2:44 - In 1961, the Beatles perform at The Beatles' Xmas Party.
3:03 - In 1962, Love Me Do peaks on the chart.
3:47 - The Beatles play the Star-Club in Hamburg.
4:01 - In 1963, The Times' music critic praises the Beatles.
5:15 - In 1967, Paul McCartney is on The Frost Programme.
6:10 - Conclusion.
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A couple of early concerts, a moped accident, and the premiere of Magical Mystery Tour are some of 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 26th of December.
0:00 - Introduction.
0:29 - In 1961, the Beatles perform during the Boxing Night Big Beat Ball in Wallasey.
0:51 - In 1962, the Beatles play the Star-Club in Hamburg.
1:07 - In 1963, the Beatles are busy with The Beatles' Christmas Show.
1:22 - In 1964, the Beatles appear in Another Beatles Christmas Show.
1:37 - In 1965, George Harrison visits his parents.
1:53 - Paul McCartney has a road accident in Liverpool.
3:40 - In 1967, Magical Mystery Tour is premiered on BBC1.
4:56 - An unmitigated disaster.
6:00 - Conclusion.
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A mission meal and an engagement are 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 25th of December.
0:00 - Introduction.
0:27 - In 1962, the Beatles eat at the British Seaman's Mission in Hamburg.
1:06 - In 1967, Paul McCartney and Jane Asher announce their engagement.
2:14 - Conclusion.
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A return to an old venue, the start of two variety shows, and an aborted attempt to take part to a sit-in 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 24th of December.
0:00 - Introduction.
0:29 - In 1960, the Beatles play the Grosvenor Ballroom in Wallasey.
1:07 - In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Star-Club in Hamburg.
2:23 - In 1963, The Beatles' Christmas Show begins its run.
3:51 - In 1964, Another Beatles Christmas Show debuts.
5:03 - Chris Denning interviews The Beatles.
6:10 - In 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono are in Rochester for a sit-in.
6:50 - Conclusion.
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An all-nighter, a difficult Christmas party, and a couple of political meetings 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 23rd of December.
0:00 - Introduction.
0:29 - In 1961, the Beatles play a slot at the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
0:50 - In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Star-Club in Hamburg.
1:01 - In 1964, the Beatles rehearse Another Beatles Christmas Show.
1:38 - In 1968, John and Yoko are Father and Mother Christmas.
2:30 - Frisco Pete spoils the party.
3:36 - In 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono meet Pierre Trudeau.
4:20 - Conclusion.
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Previews, rehearsals, and a bit of magic happening in the 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 what happened to the Fab Four on the 22nd of December.
0:00 - Introduction.
0:26 - In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Star-Club in Hamburg.
0:41 - In 1963, the Beatles are live at the Empire Theatre in Liverpool.
1:08 - In 1964, the Beatles rehearse Another Beatles Christmas Show.
2:04 - In 1966, Strawberry Fields Forever gets a peculiar edit.
4:06 - In 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono give a press conference in Montreal.
4:29 - Conclusion.
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A warm up for The Beatles’ Christmas Show, more Sgt Pepper’s era work and the Magical Mystery Tour launch party 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 21st of December.
0:00 - Introduction.
0:36 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
0:56 - In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Star-Club in Hamburg.
1:15 - In 1963, the Beatles are live at the Gaumont Cinema in Bradford.
2:11 - In 1964, the Beatles rehearse Another Beatles Christmas Show.
2:40 - In 1966, the Beatles working on When I'm Sixty-Four and Strawberry Fields Forever.
3:29 - In 1967, the Beatles are at the Magical Mystery Tour launch party.
4:51 - In 1969, Glyn Johns keeps on remixing Get Back.
5:24 - Conclusion.
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A wedding gig, more work on When I’m Sixty-Four, and John Lennon meeting Marshal McLuhan 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 20th of December.
0:00 - Introduction.
0:28 - In 1958, the Quarrymen perform at the reception of Harry Harrison's wedding.
0:53 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
1:09 - In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Star-Club in Hamburg.
1:24 - In 1966, the Beatles are interviewed for ITV's Reporting '66.
2:14 - Then, they start working on When I'm Sixty-Four.
2:41 - In 1969, John Lennon meets Marshall McLuhan.
3:23 - John and Yoko appear on CBC Weekend.
3:49 - Conclusion.
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Two concerts and the end of a holiday 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 19th of December.
0:00 - Introduction.
0:36 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
0:57 - In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Star-Club in Hamburg.
1:29 - In 1964, George Harrison concludes his Bahamas holiday.
1:50 - Conclusion.
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The Beatles’ last Hamburg residency, their first BBC special and the birth of Bagism 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 December.
0:00 - Introduction.
0:31 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
0:50 - In 1962, the Beatles fly to Hamburg for their last Star-Club residency.
1:51 - In 1963, the Beatles record their first BBC Christmas special.
2:13 - From Me To You: songs and guests.
3:25 - In 1966, Guinness heir Tara Browne dies.
3:48 - Paul McCartney attends the premiere of The Family Way.
4:38 - In 1968, John Lennon and Yoko Ono perform Alchemical Wedding.
5:44 - In 1969, Yoko Ono records an interview for a Japanese radio station.
6:13 - John and Yoko get more media coverage.
7:06 - Conclusion.
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A return to the stage, a photo shooting, and a third appearance on BBC’s Saturday Club 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 17th of December.
0:00 - Introduction.
0:28 - In 1960, the Beatles are on the stage of the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool.
1:21 - In 1961, the Beatles have their first professional photos taken.
1:58 - In 1962, the Beatles appear on Granada's People And Places.
2:28 - In 1963, the Beatles record an appearance on Saturday Club.
3:32 - In 1967, Ringo Starr returned to London after completing Candy.
4:09 - In 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono had a press conference in Toronto.
4:41 - Geoff Emerick mixes the Lyceum's Plastic Ono Band gig.
5:13 - Conclusion.
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Two Cavern Club gigs, a Pantomime, and a trip to Toronto 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 16th of December.
0:00 - Introduction.
0:36 - In 1961, the Beatles perform at the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
0:51 - In 1962, the Beatles play the Cavern Club again.
1:03 - In 1966, Pantomime: It's Christmas is shipped to the fans.
1:32 - In 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono fly to Toronto.
2:16 - Conclusion.
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A meeting about the future of the Beatles, more work on Strawberry Fields Forever, and a 1969 concert for peace 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 December.
0:00 - Introduction.
0:33 - In 1960, the Beatles talk about their future.
1:17 - The plan to go forward.
1:56 - In 1961, the Beatles perform at the Cavern Club and at the Tower Ballroom.
2:41 - In 1962, the Beatles play the Majestic Ballroom in Birkenhead twice in an evening.
3:17 - In 1963, the Beatles appear in Thank Your Lucky Stars.
4:44 - In 1966, the second version of Strawberry Fields Forever is completed.
5:41 - In 1969, Glyn Johns start remixing Get Back.
6:15 - Ringo Starr records a charity appeal.
6:28 - The War Is Over campaign is launched.
7:09 - The Plastic Ono Band appears for the Peace For Christmas UNICEF benefit concert.
8:16 - Conclusion.
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A concert in a famous venue, one for a Beatles fan club, and a mimed performance on ITV 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 14th of December.
0:00 - Introduction.
0:29 - In 1962, the Beatles are live at the Music Hall in Shrewsbury.
0:47 - In 1963, the Beatles play a concert for their Fun Club at the Wimbledon Palais.
1:31 - A Beatles meet and greet.
1:50 - In 1969, Ringo Starr films his appearance in With A Little Help From My Friends.
2:54 - Conclusion.
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A good performance for a Decca A&R man, the end of a tour and a discussion about the Beatles’ third film 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 13th of December.
0:00 - Introduction.
0:30 - In 1961, the Beatles land an audition for Decca Records.
1:47 - In 1962, the Beatles play the Corn Exchange in Bedford.
2:12 - In 1963, the Beatles are on the stage of the Gaumont Cinema in Southampton.
3:04 - In 1965, there is a meeting to discuss the Beatles' third feature film.
3:39 - Paul McCartney tries LSD.
4:24 - Conclusion.
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The end of a tour, a record release, and the end of a collaboration onstage 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 12th of December.
0:00 - Introduction.
0:26 - In 1962, the Beatles perform twice at the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
0:53 - In 1963, the Beatles are on the stage of the Odeon Cinema in Nottingham.
1:01 - In 1965, the Beatles perform at the Capitol Cinema in Cardiff.
1:34 - In 1968, John Lennon is interviewed for Rood Wit Blauw.
2:10 - In 1969, Live Peace In Toronto 1969 is released.
2:47 - John Lennon is interviewed for South African radio.
3:15 - George Harrison plays with Delaney & Bonnie in Copenhagen.
3:33 - Conclusion.
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