About this episode
The episode explores the Beatles' journey to London for their Decca recording test on New Year's Eve, 1961.
It's a freezing cold day on New Year's Eve, 1961, and the Beatles are driving down to London for the Decca recording test. Join them at the Royal Hotel in Bloomsbury following a night on the tiles.
Topics covered
- The Beatles
- recording history
- 1960s music
- Decca recording test
- London
- New Year's Eve
Keywords
- The Beatles
- Decca
- recording test
- New Year's Eve
- 1961
- Royal Hotel
- Bloomsbury
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Decca
Places: London, Royal Hotel, Bloomsbury
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