Podcast: The Biggest Mistake In Decca's History [ep. 032]
Channel: Simon Mas
Date: 2021-03-11

A rejection from Decca Records, the recording of Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and a difficult meeting 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 the 1st of February.


***CHAPTERS***
0:00 Introduction.
0:36 In 1961, the Beatles play the Hambleton Hall in Liverpool.
0:47 In 1962, the Beatles perform twice in a day.
2:02 In early February 1962, the Beatles are rejected by Decca Records.
5:24 In February 1962, Ringo Starr leaves the Tony Sheridan's backup band in Hamburg.
5:48 In 1963, the Beatles play two venues in a day.
6:25 In 1964, the Beatles play the Olympia Theatre in Paris.
6:35 In 1967, the Beatles record the rhythm track of Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
7:04 A new technique to record bass.
8:14 In 1968, Ringo Starr rehearse an appearance for Cilla Black’s BBC TV series.
8:35 In 1969, the Beatles have a meeting with Allen Klein and John Eastman to discuss the acquisition of NEMS.
9:27 Contrasting views.
11:27 In 1970, Ringo Starr flies to New York.
11:39 In February 1970, Paul McCartney tells John Lennon that he wants to leave the Beatles.
13:16 Conclusion.


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