What A Fab Day: A Podcast About The Beatles

Simon Mas
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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!

  1. 12/31/2022

    Paul McCartney Sues The Beatles

    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. Please help me giving you even better content! Buy the deluxe version of the podcast. Series bibliography. Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.

    6 min

  2. 12/30/2022

    Working On Three Pepper-Era Classics

    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. Please help me giving you even better content! Buy the deluxe version of the podcast. Series bibliography. Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.

    4 min

  3. 12/29/2022

    The Beatles Start Recording Penny Lane

    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. Please help me giving you even better content! Buy the deluxe version of the podcast. Series bibliography. Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.

    4 min

  4. 12/28/2022

    Three Beatles Performances

    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. Please help me giving you even better content! Buy the deluxe version of the podcast. Series bibliography. Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.

    2 min

  5. 12/27/2022

    The Night The Beatles Conquered Liverpool

    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. Please help me giving you even better content! Buy the deluxe version of the podcast. Series bibliography. Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.

    6 min

  6. 12/26/2022

    The Magical Mystery Tour Disaster

    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. Please help me giving you even better content! Buy the deluxe version of the podcast. Series bibliography. Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.

    6 min

  7. 12/25/2022

    Paul To Be Married

    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. Please help me giving you even better content! Buy the deluxe version of the podcast. Series bibliography. Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.

    3 min

  8. 12/24/2022

    The Beatles Christmas Shows

    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. Please help me giving you even better content! Buy the deluxe version of the podcast. Series bibliography. Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.

    7 min
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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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