Now And Then

Based on a 1970s demo by John Lennon, Now And Then was briefly considered for release on Anthology 3 but was later rejected. Read more »

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

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The Beatles and Israel

The Rhythm Beatles - as they were known in Hebrew - were scheduled to perform in Israel in 1965. The event was cancelled, however, for reasons which have been hotly debated in the intervening years. Read more »

Magical Mystery Tour

Released as a six-song double EP in the United Kingdom and an 11-song album in the US and elsewhere, Magical Mystery Tour was the soundtrack to the television film of the same name, which was first broadcast in December 1967. Read more »

"LSD opened my eyes. We only use one-tenth of our brain. Just think of what we could accomplish if we could only tap that hidden part! It would mean a whole new world if the politicians would take LSD. There wouldn't be any more war or poverty or famine." - Paul McCartney, 1967

Ringo Starr

The Beatles' drummer and occasional singer, Ringo Starr was the oldest member and the last to join the band. Read more »