22 February – Today in Beatles History

22 February - Today in Beatles History

1961 – The Beatles perform at Aintree Institute, Aintree, Liverpool, and at Hambleton Hall, Huyton, Liverpool. 1963 – The Beatles perform at the Oasis Club in Manchester. 1964 – “I Want to Hold Your Hand” is the #1 single in the US for the 4th straight week. The Beatles   …

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21 February – Today in Beatles History

Tue, February 21st, 1961 The Beatles perform at the Cavern Club at lunchtime. That night they appear at the Cassanova Club, Liverpool, and at Litherland Town Hall, Liverpool. Wed, February 21st, 1962 The Beatles perform at the Cavern Club twice – at lunchtime and then again that night. Thu, February …

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20 February – Today in Beatles history

Tue, February 20th, 1962 The Beatles perform at Floral Hall, Southport, Lancashire. The evening was billed as a “Rock ‘n’ Trad Spectacular”. Four other groups besides The Beatles perform, including Gerry & the Pacemakers and Rory Storm & the Hurricanes, with the “trad” portion being provided by the Chris Hamilton …

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Beatles with Cassius Clay (17 Photos)

Beatles with Cassius Clay (17 Photos)

Beatles with Cassius Clay (17 Photos) R.I.P. Muhammad Ali   The Beatles, from right to left, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison, pretend to be knocked out by a fake blow from Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), lying on the floor of the ring, while visiting the heavyweight …

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19 February “Beatles Photos on This Day”

19 February Beatles Photos on This Day

19 February “Beatles Photos on This Day” The Beatles in the recording studio (Studio Two, EMI Studios, London). John’s song “You’re Going To Lose That Girl” is recorded in one day (two basic takes plus overdubs). An unsuccessful attempt is made on March 30 to improve the song, and the …

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18 February – Today in Beatles History

18 february 1964 - today in beatles history

1961 – The Beatles perform at Aintree Institute, Aintree, Liverpool. 1962 – The Beatles perform at the Casbah Coffee Club, West Derby. 1963-  The Beatles perform two shows for two separate “houses” at Queen’s Hall, Widnes. Both shows are sell-outs. 1964- Release in Sweden of Beatles single “All My Loving/I Saw Her Standing …

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17 February – Today in Beatles History

beatles thank Your Lucky Stars

1961- The Beatles perform at St. John’s Hall, Tuebrook, Liverpool. 1962 – The Beatles perform at the Cavern Club – a night show. 1963- The Beatles tape an appearance for ABC Television’s “Thank Your Lucky Stars”, which was the most influential pop program at the time. The Beatles ‘play’ a lip-sync performance of …

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16 February – Today in Beatles History

16 february 1963 beatles ed Sullivan

1961- The Beatles perform at the Cassanova Club, Liverpool, and at Litherland Town Hall, Liverpool. 1962- The Beatles perform at Technical College Hall in Birkenhead and at the Tower Ballroom in New Brighton, Wallasey. 1963-  The Beatles perform at Carfax Assembly Rooms, Oxford, Oxfordshire. 1964- The Beatles’ second live appearance on US television, …

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