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  • Beatles song of the day

    The Saints

    My Bonnie single coverA rock 'n' roll version of When The Saints Go Marching In was the b-side of My Bonnie, The Beatles' first commercially-released record. Read more »

  • Tell me what you see

    The Beatles - Boys (Live / From "Eight Days A Week - The Touring Years")

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  • Twelve key dates in Beatles history

    • 6 July 1957: John Lennon meets Paul McCartney
    • 17 August 1960: The Beatles arrive in Hamburg
    • 9 February 1961: The Beatles' first Cavern Club show
    • 9 November 1961: Brian Epstein meets The Beatles
    • 1 January 1962: The Beatles' Decca audition
    • 6 June 1962: The first Abbey Road session
    • 11 February 1963: Recording the Please Please Me LP
    • 7 February 1964: The Beatles' US invasion begins
    • 29 August 1966: Live in Candlestick Park, San Francisco - The Beatles' final concert
    • 25 June 1967: The Beatles on Our World - All You Need Is Love
    • 30 January 1969: The Beatles' rooftop show
    • 10 April 1970: Paul McCartney announces the split
  • Things we said today

    • Oliver Driscoll said: "The lyrics "till the cows come home" in "When I Get Home" means "for a v.." on When I Get Home
    • philosophicalinvestigator said: "I first heard Sergeant Pepper in about 1974 I think, I borrowed it from.." on Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
    • PerhapsXarb said: "FWIW, I agree with you. The studio chatter shows it's Paul on bass and J.." on Helter Skelter
    • Slave said: "Paul comes off defensive regarding the “help” John said he gave to the m.." on And I Love Her
    • RG said: "Why is Giles Martin remixing this album? What problem is he attempting t.." on Let It Be remix and expanded editions announced
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  • Did you know?

    The film A Hard Day's Night had its world premiere in London on 6 July 1964.

  • On this day in Beatles history

    • Ringo Starr live at Starlight Theater, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
      Monday 3 September 2018
    • Yoko Ono visits John Lennon's school and childhood home
      Friday 3 September 2010
    • Ringo Starr rejoins The Beatles
      Tuesday 3 September 1968
    • Recording: While My Guitar Gently Weeps
      Tuesday 3 September 1968
    • Live: State Fair Coliseum, Indianapolis
      Thursday 3 September 1964
    • Radio: three episodes of Pop Go The Beatles
      Tuesday 3 September 1963
    • Live: Queen's Hall, Widnes
      Monday 3 September 1962
    • Live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (lunchtime)
      Monday 3 September 1962
    • Live: Hambleton Hall, Liverpool
      Sunday 3 September 1961
    • Live: Indra Club, Hamburg
      Saturday 3 September 1960
  • Featured article

    John Lennon and the number nine

    John LennonReleasing the remastered albums and The Beatles: Rock Band on 09-09-09 was no accident. The number nine has had a recurring association with The Beatles - and John Lennon in particular - over the years. Read more »

  • Beatles album of the month

    Rubber Soul

    Rubber Soul album coverThe Beatles' sixth UK album and 11th US long-player, Rubber Soul showed the group maturing from their earlier pop performances, exploring different styles of songwriting and instrumentation, and pushing boundaries inside the studio. Read more »

  • I want to tell you…

    "We've already bought all our dreams. We want to share that possibility with others." - Paul McCartney

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  • In the spotlight

    Allen Klein

    Allen KleinThe notorious and pugnacious manager of artists including The Rolling Stones and Sam Cooke, Allen Klein took control of The Beatles' business affairs in 1969, following the death of Brian Epstein. Read more »



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      Thursday 26 August 2021
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      Thursday 17 June 2021
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      Thursday 10 June 2021
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      Monday 17 May 2021
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