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EPISODE · Jun 23, 2026 · 26 MIN

From Quarry Men to Beat Brothers

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

In the Spring of 1961 The Beatles made their first professional recordings under the guidance of Bert Kaempfert. The German orchestra leader, composer and A&R man for Polydor records.Kaempfert was looking for musicians to back his recent signing Tony Sheridan. John, Paul, George and Pete Best would record two sessions for Polydor. In this weeks episode we look at the background to these historic recordings and how there status has diminished over the last 60 years due to a myriad of budget price reissues.Welcome to episode 60 0f Fixing A Hole. The Beatles Podcast You Didn't Know You Needed.An extended version of this podcast is available on our Patreon channel:http://patreon.com/fixingaholeSample extended episodes can be downloaded via our Stan Store. https://stan.store/fixingaholeYou can contact Paul and Mark via:Email:[email protected]:Fixing A Hole The Beatles Podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069 All previous episodes are available via all major podcast platforms, or our website:http://fixingahole.transistor.fmFixing A Hole YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@fixingahole62_70 Fixing A Hole is a 1386 Audio productionhttps://www.1386audio.com

In the Spring of 1961 The Beatles made their first professional recordings under the guidance of Bert Kaempfert. The German orchestra leader, composer and A&R man for Polydor records.Kaempfert was looking for musicians to back his recent signing Tony Sheridan. John, Paul, George and Pete Best would record two sessions for Polydor. In this weeks episode we look at the background to these historic recordings and how there status has diminished over the last 60 years due to a myriad of budget price reissues.Welcome to episode 60 0f Fixing A Hole. The Beatles Podcast You Didn't Know You Needed.An extended version of this podcast is available on our Patreon channel:http://patreon.com/fixingaholeSample extended episodes can be downloaded via our Stan Store. https://stan.store/fixingaholeYou can contact Paul and Mark via:Email:[email protected]:Fixing A Hole The Beatles Podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069 All previous episodes are available via all major podcast platforms, or our website:http://fixingahole.transistor.fmFixing A Hole YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@fixingahole62_70 Fixing A Hole is a 1386 Audio productionhttps://www.1386audio.com

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