Read the stories behind each of The Beatles' songs
The Beatles' history, from birth to the break-up and beyond
Our guide to the essential Beatles albums
Fully illustrated Beatles discographies from around the world
Profiles of Beatle people
An interactive map of Beatles locations

Welcome to the Beatles Bible!

Beatles song of the day
Please Please Me
The follow-up to Love Me Do, Please Please Me was originally conceived as a slow, bluesy song in the style of Roy Orbison. Read more »
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The Beatles - Back In The U.S.S.R. (Take 5 / Instrumental Backing Track / Audio)
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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
- seeingitself said: "Paul often played boogie woogie music, he is seen playing a duet with Ri.." on You Never Give Me Your Money
- Maximus Blueness said: ""It was slightly country and western from my point of view. It was faste.." on I’ve Just Seen A Face
- Bubba said: "Wife won tickets for the 3:00 show, she remembers the wearing the same j.." on Live: White Sox Park, Chicago
- Beto Iannicelli said: "Yes it is!!!!!!.." on I Need You
- Kerry said: "A hardcore rockin’ number when it first hit my 10 year old ears....I alw.." on When I Get Home
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Did you know?
The Beatles were named Members of the British Empire on 12 June 1965.
On this day in Beatles history
- Paul McCartney live at Ericsson Globe Arena, Stockholm, Sweden
  Saturday 10 December 2011
- Paul McCartney live at Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris, France
  Thursday 10 December 2009
- George Harrison live at Falkoner Theatre, Copenhagen with Delaney & Bonnie
  Wednesday 10 December 1969
- John Lennon rehearses for The Rolling Stones' Rock And Roll Circus
  Tuesday 10 December 1968
- Live: Odeon Cinema, Hammersmith, London
  Friday 10 December 1965
- Ringo Starr leaves hospital
  Thursday 10 December 1964
- Live: Gaumont Cinema, Doncaster
  Tuesday 10 December 1963
- Live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (lunchtime)
  Monday 10 December 1962
- Live: Hambleton Hall, Liverpool
  Sunday 10 December 1961
- Live: Blue Gardenia Club, London
  Sunday 10 December 1961
- John Lennon leaves Hamburg
  Saturday 10 December 1960
Featured article
The Beatles and drugs
From Preludin to heroin, via the marijuana years and the psychedelic times on LSD, The Beatles were no strangers to illicit substances. Read more »
Beatles album of the month
With The Beatles
The Beatles' second UK album consolidated their position as the country's number one pop act, acting as a bridge between the smash hit singles She Loves You and I Want To Hold Your Hand. Read more »
I want to tell you…
"Time you enjoyed wasting was not wasted." - John Lennon
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In the spotlight
Derek Taylor
Derek Taylor was The Beatles' press officer, close friend to all the group's members, and a noted journalist and music publicist. Read more »