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Some early residencies, the completion of two Revolver songs, and John Lennon changing his name 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 April.

0:00 - Introduction.

0:29 - In 1961, the Beatles play the Top Ten Club in Hamburg, for their second German residency.

0:43 - In 1962, the Beatles perform another night at the Star-Club in Hamburg for their third German residency.

0:55 - In 1964, the Beatles keep shooting A Hard Day's Night.

1:38 - In 1965, there's more shooting for Help!, the Beatles' second film.

2:35 - In 1966, the Beatles record overdubs on Taxman and Tomorrow Never Knows.

3:27 - In 1969, John Lennon adds Ono to his name.

4:02 - John & Yoko is recorded at the EMI Studios.

4:30 - Conclusion.

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Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.