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August ’64- The Beatles First US Tour
After the frenzy of "Sullivan," the Beatles returned to America for their first tour. It was eye - and ear- opening for them.
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After the frenzy of "Sullivan," the Beatles returned to America for their first tour. It was eye - and ear- opening for them.
We focus on the night of Feb. 9, 1964 when The Beatles did "Sullivan." But what were the following weeks in America like for them?
There are many reasons why "I Want to Hold Your Hand" was The Beatles' first American smash. Dig into what makes the record irresistible.
On a long bus ride, Paul came up with the nugget of a song. A few months later, it would be the one to launch The Beatles to global stardom.
Movies with rock and roll stars were nothing new. But the Beatles took a very different approach to their first big screen gig. And the songs they wrote for the film highlight their unconventional approach.