Beatles

February 08, 1964 – George is ill.

Harry Benson (photographer): “While the other three were riding in a horse-drawn carriage and goofing around for photographers, George was sick in bed at the Plaza Hotel.At the hotel, George received many telegrams wishing him well. Laying them down sitting on his lap he tried to read them all, he …

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The Beatles at Ed Sullivan Show: February 09, 1964

On February 9, 1964, a historic event took place that would forever change the landscape of music and popular culture. The Beatles, an English rock band from Liverpool, made their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show in the United States. This performance marked the beginning of the “British Invasion” …

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Paul George and Joe Cocker 1968

Paul called Joe Cocker’s 1968 recorded rendition of “Little Help From My Friends” “mind blowing”. So, even before Cocker’s iconic performance at Woodstock, Paul and George invited him to record “She Came in Through the Bathroom Window” and “Something.” Below are photos of George and Joe recording “Bathroom Window” at …

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The Beatles refused to play to segregated audiences

Showing their support for the US civil rights movement, the Beatles refused to perform to a segregated concert at the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida. As the pressure of The Beatles’ act of defiance threatened to boil over, officials at the concert eventually allowed the segregated audience to merge together. …

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Lennon & McCartney simply great.

At the end of The Beatles’ history, the band’s songs were practically every man for himself, although in general, they were recorded by the four members together.However, there is one song from the group that was recorded only by John Lennon and Paul McCartney together. This song was the last …

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