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A recording session in Hamburg, another in London, and a trip to the Bahamas to promote world peace 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 May.

0:00 - Introduction.

0:29 - In 1961, the Beatles are engaged at the Top Ten Club in Hamburg, West Germany.

0:45 - In 1962, George Martin sends the Beatles' contract to Brian Epstein.

1:04 - The Beatles record 2 rhythm track for Tony Sheridan.

2:40 - The Beatles play the Star-Club in Hamburg.

2:56 - In 1963, the Beatles record the first episode of Pop Go The Beatles.

4:32 - The Roy Orbison packaged tour, featuring the Beatles, is on the stage of the Granada Cinema in Walthamstow, London.

5:19 - In 1967, the Beatles watch Procol Harum performing live.

5:35 - In 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono fly to the Bahamas.

6:36 - Conclusion.

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