The Beatles live: Odeon Cinema, Southport

The Beatles began another six-night residency at a British seaside town on 26 August 1963. This residency, The Beatles’ last of the summer, took place at the Odeon Cinema in Southport, Lancashire.

The group had performed at the venue once before, on 1 March 1963 during the Helen Shapiro tour.

The Beatles performed two shows each night. Their set throughout the residency contained 10 songs: ‘Roll Over Beethoven’, ‘Thank You Girl’, ‘Chains’, ‘A Taste Of Honey’, ‘She Loves You’, ‘Baby It’s You’, ‘From Me To You’, ‘Boys’, ‘I Saw Her Standing There’, and ‘Twist And Shout’.

The Beatles' summer 1963 itinerary

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