What A Fab Day: A Podcast About The Beatles

By Simon Mas

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 conspira... more

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July 04, 2022 The Beatles 1966 Philippines Fiasco
The completion of the Beatles’ fourth single, a catastrophe in the making and the continued work on Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da and Golden Slumbers 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 4th of July.
0:00 - Introduction.
0:30 - In 1962, the Beatles play the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
0:43 - In 1963, George Martin mixes She Loves You.
1:04 - The Beatles watch the Rolling Stones live.
1:41 - In 1965, the Beatles leave Barcelona, Spain.
2:42 - In 1966, no party for the Beatles.
4:17 - A storm is gathering.
4:55 - The Beatles play the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium in Manila, Philippines.
5:44 - In 1967, George Harrison visits his parents.
6:01 - In 1968, the Beatles keep working on Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da.
6:29 - In 1969, Give Peace A Chance comes out in UK.
7:30 - The Beatles work on Golden Slumbers/ Carry That Weight.
8:16 - Conclusion.
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9min
July 03, 2022 The Beatles Tape Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da
A return home, the start of a nightmare, and the recording of two McCartney classics 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 3rd of July.
0:00 - Introduction.
0:29 - In 1961, the Beatles finally arrive in Liverpool.
0:57 - In 1962, the Beatles play the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
1:14 - In 1963, the Beatles appear in The Beat Show.
1:49 - In 1965, the Beatles play the Plaza de Toros Monumental in Barcelona, Spain.
3:14 - In 1966, the Beatles arrive in Manila, Philippines.
3:44 - An immediate dislike.
4:25 - A rejected invitation?
5:50 - In 1967, there's a party at the Speakeasy in London.
6:21 - In 1968, the Beatles start working on Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da.
7:37 - In 1969, the Beatles keep on working on Golden Slumbers/ Carry That Weight.
8:32 - Conclusion.
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9min
July 02, 2022 Pop Go The Beatles Renewed!
The second series of Pop Go The Beatles, a bit of police brutality, and the continuation of the work on Abbey Road 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 2nd of July.
0:00 - Introduction.
0:30 - In July 1960, the Silver Beetles play the Grosvenor Ballroon in Wallasey, England.
1:03 - Johnny Gentle joins the Beatles on the stage.
1:39 - In 1961, the Beatles start their trip home from Hamburg, West Germany.
1:58 - In 1962, the Beatles are on the stage of the Plaza Ballroon in St. Helens.
2:12 - In 1963, the Beatles record a new episode of BBC's Pop Go The Beatles.
3:15 - In 1964, Cilla Black records with John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
4:24 - In 1965, the Beatles play the Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas in Madrid, Spain.
4:54 - In 1966, the Beatles give another two show at the Budokan in Tokyo, Japan.
5:11 - In 1968, the Beatles keep on working on Good Night.
5:45 - In 1969, the Beatles record Her Majesty and Golden Slumbers.
7:00 - Conclusion.
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8min
July 01, 2022 Abbey Road: The Sessions Begin
A name change, two recording sessions, and a car crash 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 1st of July.
0:00 - Introduction.
0:37 - In July 1960, the Silver Beetles became the Silver Beatles.
0:46 - A peculiar engagement.
2:06 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Top Ten Club for the last time.
3:07 - In 1962, the Beatles open for Gene Vincet at the Cavern Club, in Liverpool.
3:40 - In 1963, the Beatles record She Loves You in Abbey Road.
4:35 - In late July 1963, Dezo Hoffmann films the Beatles in victorian costumes.
5:02 - In 1964, the Beatles leave Australia for London.
5:15 - In summer 1965, The Music Of Lennon & McCatney TV special starts taking shape.
6:22 - In 1965, the Beatles arrive in Madrid, Spain.
6:41 - In 1966, the Beatles play the Nippon Budokan Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
7:29 - A subdued audience.
8:06 - In 1968, John and Yoko launch the You Are Here art exhibition.
9:31 - The Beatles keep working on Everybody’s Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey.
9:50 - In summer 1968, the Beatles start drifting apart.
10:45 - In 1969, John Lennon crashes his car on the Highlands.
11:35 - The hospital.
12:44 - The other Beatles work on You Never Give Me Your Money.
14:32 - Conclusion.
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16min
June 30, 2022 The Beatles 1966 Live At Budokan
A 1963 Italian TV special, the end of the 1964 Australasian tour, and the live debut of Hey Jude 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 30th of June.
0:00 - Introduction.
0:34 - In 1960, the Silver Beetles play The Institute in Neston, England.
0:53 - In 1961, the Beatles are on the stage of the Top Ten Club in Hamburg, West Germany.
1:10 - In 1962, the Beatles play a gig at the Heswall Jazz Club in Heswall.
1:24 - In 1963, the Beatles perform at the ABC Cinema in Great Yarmouth, England.
2:00 - An interview for the Italian national TV.
2:32 - In 1964, the Beatles play their last two shows in Brisbane, Australia.
3:03 - The cons of the 1964 Australasian tour.
3:56 - In 1965, the Beatles perform at the Palais des Expositions in Nice, France.
4:19 - In 1966, the Beatles have their first show at the Budokan in Tokyo, Japan.
4:49 - The Beatles paint Images Of A Woman.
5:18 - In 1968, Paul McCartney produces the Black Dyke Mills Band first single.
5:51 - On the way home, he performs Hey Jude for the first time.
6:19 - Conclusion.
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7min
June 29, 2022 John Lennon's Road Trip To Scotland
The Beatles graduating from small act to world touring sensation, some problems down under, and quite a bit of travelling 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 29th of June.
0:00 - Introduction.
0:31 - In 1961, the Beatles are engaged at the Top Ten Club in Hamburg, West Germany.
0:44 - In 1962, the Beatles play at the Cavern Club and for Operation Big Beat III.
1:12 - In 1964, the Beatles perform at the Festival Hall in Brisbane, Australia.
2:29 - In 1965, the Beatles arrive in Nice, France.
2:41 - In 1966, the Beatles reach Tokyo, Japan, for several gigs at the Nippon Budokan Hall.
3:10 - Total police protection.
3:49 - In 1969, John and Yoko decide to travel to Scotland with their sons...
4:25 - ...with a stop in Liverpool.
4:52 - Conclusion.
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6min
June 28, 2022 Beatlemania's On The Rise
A brilliant idea from Brian Epstein, with various developments on the 1964 and 1965 tours, and with the start of the recording of Good Night 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 28th of June.
0:00 - Introduction.
0:31 - In 1961, the Beatles are engaged at the Top Ten Club in Hamburg, West Germany.
0:44 - In 1962, the Beatles play the Majestic Ballroom in Birkenhead.
1:28 - Getting to work with the Top Rank entertainment agency.
2:07 - In 1963, the Beatles perform at the Queen's Hall, in Leeds.
3:01 - In 1964, the Beatles travel towards Brisbane, Australia.
3:20 - In 1965, the Beatles play the Teatro Adriano in Rome, Italy.
4:24 - In 1968, the Beatles start working on Good Night.
5:24 - Conclusion.
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7min
June 27, 2022 The Beatles Hot In Rome
The composition of She Loves You, another day of madness in New Zealand, and the completion of the basic track for Everybody’s Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey 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 27th of June.
0:00 - Introduction.
0:35 - In 1961, the Beatles are engaged at the Top Ten Club in Hamburg, West Germany.
0:54 - In 1962, the Beatles play a lunchtime and an evening performance at the Cavern Club, in Liverpool.
1:05 - In 1963, John Lennon and Paul McCartney complete She Loves You.
1:29 - In 1964, a 13-year-old girl almost kills herself to get noticed by the Beatles.
2:32 - In 1965, the Beatles play the Teatro Adriano in Rome, Italy.
3:32 - In 1966, the Beatles get struck in Anchorage, Alaska.
4:55 - In 1968, the Beatles re-record Everybody’s Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey.
5:34 - Conclusion.
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6min
June 26, 2022 The Beatles' Last Hamburg Gig
The beginning of the composition of one of the Beatles’ most beloved early singles, three different tour dates around the world, and a bit of studio work 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 26th of June.
0:00 - Introduction.
0:34 - In 1961, the Beatles are engaged at the Top Ten Club in Hamburg, West Germany.
0:48 - In 1963, the Beatles perform at the Majestic Ballroom in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England.
1:16 - While at the Turk's Hotel, John Lennon and Paul McCartney start writing She Loves You.
1:58 - In 1964, the Beatles arrive in Dunedin, New Zealand.
2:10 - A bomb scare and a mob of fans.
3:34 - In 1965, the Beatles arrive in Genoa, Italy.
4:16 - In 1966, the Beatles return in Hamburg after 3 years.
5:04 - John Lennon and Paul McCartney escape for a night tour of the city.
5:30 - In 1967, the Beatles give the finishing touches to All You Need Is Love.
6:06 - In 1968, George Harrison and Paul McCartney record bits of Jackie Lomax's Sour Milk Sea.
6:35 - The Beatles start working on Everybody’s Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey.
7:14 - Conclusion.
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8min
June 25, 2022 The Beatles In 1967 First Satellite Broadcast
Two tours, a historical satellite broadcast, and some extra studio work 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 25th of June.
0:00 - Introduction.
0:27 - In 1960, the Silver Beetles perform at the Grosvenor Ballroom in Wallasey, England.
0:48 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Top Ten Club in Hamburg, West Germany.
1:03 - In 1962, the Beatles are engaged twice in a day.
1:22 - Brian Epstein pushes the Beatles to give their best.
2:03 - In 1963, the Beatles perform at the Astoria Ballroom in Middlesbrough.
2:18 - In 1964, the Beatles take part to a civic reception in Auckland, New Zealand.
3:15 - In 1966, the Beatles continue their 1966 tour in Essen, West Germany.
3:54 - In 1967, the One World TV satellite broadcast is on.
6:01 - The Beatles perform and record live All You Need Is Love.
7:05 - A studio party.
7:58 - In 1968, George Harrison and John Lennon are busy in Abbey Road.
8:42 - Conclusion.
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10min

FAQs about What A Fab Day: A Podcast About The Beatles:

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The podcast currently has 366 episodes available.