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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 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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Some live performances and the continuation of the work on Magical Mystery Tour 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 September.

0:00 - Introduction.
0:28 - In 1960, the Beatles perform at the Indra Club in Hamburg.
0:44 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Village Hall in Knotty Ash.
1:04 - In 1962, the Beatles have an engagement at the Majestic Ballroom in Birkenhead.
1:18 - In 1967, the Beatles keep on filming Magical Mystery Tour.
1:51 - Conclusion.

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A number of live event and curiosities 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 September.

0:00 - Introduction.
0:26 - In 1960, the Beatles play the Indra Club in Hamburg.
0:46 - In 1961, the Beatles perform twice in a day.
1:09 - In 1962, the Beatles are engaged at the Tower Ballroom in Wallasey.
2:07 - In 1964, the Beatles return to the United Kingdom from New York, NY.
2:32 - In 1967, the Beatles work on Magical Mystery Tour in Kent.
2:41 - Conclusion.

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The Beatles participating to a charity event, working in the studio, and signing a new contract 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 September.

0:00 - Introduction.
0:30 - In 1960, the Beatles perform at the Indra Club in Hamburg.
0:48 - In 1961, the Beatles are engaged at the Cavern Club, in Liverpool.
0:59 - In 1962, the Beatles play a lunchtime show at the Cavern Club.
1:09 - In 1964, the Beatles participate to An Evening With The Beatles in New York, NY.
1:46 - In 1966, George Harrison gives an interview to BBC Radio.
2:42 - In 1967, the Beatles work on Magical Mystery Tour in Kent.
2:51 - In 1968, Piggies was completed at the EMI Studios.
3:36 - A tape loop for Glass Onion.
4:33 - In 1969, the Beatles sign a new contract with EMI/ Capitol.
5:53 - John Lennon announces that he's leaving the Beatles.
6:51 - Conclusion.

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A birth, the continuation of the filming of Magical Mystery Tour, and the loss of Northern Songs 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 September.

0:00 - Introduction.
0:29 - In 1934, Brian Epstein is born.
1:06 - In 1959, the Quarrymen have an engagement at the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool.
1:21 - In 1960, the Beatles perform at the Indra Club in Hamburg.
1:35 - In 1961, the Beatles have a lunchtime concert at the Cavern Club, in Liverpool.
1:49 - In 1962, the Beatles perform at the Cavern Club in the evening.
1:59 - In 1964, the Beatles have a day off in Missouri.
2:20 - In 1966, John Lennon keeps on working on How I Won The War.
3:06 - In India, George Harrison gives a press conference with the local press.
3:37 - In 1967, filming for Magical Mystery Tour resumes in Kent.
4:17 - The work to be done.
6:09 - In 1968, the Beatles start working on Piggies.
6:55 - George plays Something to Thomas.
7:26 - In 1969, the Beatles lose control of Northern Songs.
8:37 - ATV buys Northern Songs.
9:37 - Paul McCartney is interviewed by BBC's David Wigg.
10:39 - Conclusion.

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A concert in Dallas, two films to complete and two recording sessions taking place 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 September.

0:00 - Introduction.
0:29 - In 1960, the Beatles perform at the Indra Club in Hamburg.
0:45 - In 1964, the Beatles stop at the Dallas Memorial Auditorium for another concert.
1:10 - In 1966, John Lennon reaches Spain to continue the work on How I Won The War.
1:57 - In 1967, the shooting of Magical Mystery Tour continues in London.
2:55 - In 1968, George Harrison is interviewed by NME's Alan Smith.
3:33 - In the afternoon, the Beatles record Birthday.
4:38 - In 1969, Paul McCartney helps Badfinger with Rock Of All Ages.
5:13 - Conclusion.

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The continuation of the first residency in Hamburg, a record-breaking appearance, and a recording session 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 September.

0:00 - Introduction.
0:31 - In 1960, the Beatles play at the Indra Club in Hamburg.
0:47 - In 1961, the Beatles perform at the Hambleton Hall in Liverpool.
0:59 - In 1962, the Beatles perform twice in the same day.
1:20 - In 1964, the Beatles play Kansas City, MO.
2:00 - A strange gig.
3:22 - In 1968, I Will is completed and Helter Skelter is mixed in mono.
4:29 - Conclusion.

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An array of gigs, two holidays, and a couple of recording sessions 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 September.

0:00 - Introduction.
0:30 - In 1960, the Beatles play at the Indra Club in Hamburg.
0:48 - In 1961, the Beatles perform at the Aintree Institute in Liverpool.
1:01 - In 1962, the Beatles are engaged at the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
1:16 - In 1963, the Beatles have 2 weeks of holiday.
2:07 - In 1964, the Beatles are at the City Park Stadium in New Orleans, LA.
2:42 - In 1966, John enjoys a weekend in Paris with Paul and some friends.
3:05 - In 1967, the Beatles attempt a re-make of Your Mother Should Know.
3:42 - Then Blue Jay Way is mixed in stereo.
3:59 - In 1968, a title line tape is begun.
4:37 - The I Will rhythm track is put down on tape.
5:42 - In 1969, Northern Songs is requested a re-audit of the royalties due to the Beatles.
6:20 - Conclusion.

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