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EPISODE · Jan 18, 2026 · 32 MIN

1966 And All That!

from Fixing A Hole - The Beatles podcast you didn't know you needed · host Paul Humbley & Mark Wakely

By 1966 John, Paul, George, and Ringo were entering the third phase of their career.  No longer playing the clubs, chasing success. No longer interested in the trappings of Beatlemannia. By 1966 developing their creativity and songwriters and musicians was where they were at. The Beatles were no longer pop stars; they were becoming serious rock musicians. In this episode we look at this transition, through the final days of the touring Beatles. Looking at the evidence as to why they gave up touring to become a studio-based band. Welcome to episode 38 of Fixing A Hole, The Beatles podcast you didn’t know you needed.If you’re a fan of the podcast, or you like to be a guest on an episode, we’d love to hear from you. Visit our new patreon channel at patreon.com/fixingahole its currently free to join with new and exclusive material being added from January 2026.. Please get in touch via:Facebook: Fixing A Hole https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069Email: [email protected]: fixingahole.transistor.fm

By 1966 John, Paul, George, and Ringo were entering the third phase of their career.  No longer playing the clubs, chasing success. No longer interested in the trappings of Beatlemannia. By 1966 developing their creativity and songwriters and musicians was where they were at. The Beatles were no longer pop stars; they were becoming serious rock musicians. In this episode we look at this transition, through the final days of the touring Beatles. Looking at the evidence as to why they gave up touring to become a studio-based band. Welcome to episode 38 of Fixing A Hole, The Beatles podcast you didn’t know you needed.If you’re a fan of the podcast, or you like to be a guest on an episode, we’d love to hear from you. Visit our new patreon channel at patreon.com/fixingahole its currently free to join with new and exclusive material being added from January 2026.. Please get in touch via:Facebook: Fixing A Hole https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069Email: [email protected]: fixingahole.transistor.fm

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