EPISODE · May 30, 2026 · 29 MIN
I Feel Fine
from Fixing A Hole - The Beatles podcast you didn't know you needed · host Paul Humbley & Mark Wakely
If you play all 22 original UK singles in chronological sequence, you witness first hand the creativity of John, Paul, George and Ringo. That progress was not a smooth climb. There are some huge leaps which can be demonstrated by the singles Strawberry Fields Forever, Hey Jude and Let It Be.The groups 7th single, A Hard Days Night, indicated that they were starting to move away from there 'Beat Group' sound. With its strident guitar chord intro, it demonstrated a new level of creativity being explored within the walls of Abbey Road studios.In this episode we take a deep dive into the follow up to A Hard Days Night. With its feedback introduction, I Feel Fine announced that The Beatles never wanted to look back, when it came to new material. The single was also supported by a promotional film, which Brian Epstein financed to support the single. Again another first for the band.Welcome to episode 57 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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If you play all 22 original UK singles in chronological sequence, you witness first hand the creativity of John, Paul, George and Ringo. That progress was not a smooth climb. There are some huge leaps which can be demonstrated by the singles Strawberry Fields Forever, Hey Jude and Let It Be.The groups 7th single, A Hard Days Night, indicated that they were starting to move away from there 'Beat Group' sound. With its strident guitar chord intro, it demonstrated a new level of creativity being explored within the walls of Abbey Road studios.In this episode we take a deep dive into the follow up to A Hard Days Night. With its feedback introduction, I Feel Fine announced that The Beatles never wanted to look back, when it came to new material. The single was also supported by a promotional film, which Brian Epstein financed to support the single. Again another first for the band.Welcome to episode 57 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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