This was The Beatles’ second consecutive night of concerts at the Johanneshovs Isstadion in Stockholm, Sweden. As on the previous night, they performed two shows.
The Beatles performed two shows on this night, at 6.45pm and 10pm. They topped a bill which also featured The Kays, The Moonlighters, The Streaplers, Jimmy Justice, The Mascots and The Shanes.
The Beatles also made an appearance on Swedish television on this day. They discussed their plans for the future, and John Lennon recited his poem Good Dog Nigel, from In His Own Write.
#OTD 29JUL1964 @thebeatles #interview in Stockholm. George helps @johnlennon read a poem from #InHisOwnWrite. Watch: https://t.co/t1X9q6xOha pic.twitter.com/h2n9RTf5k8
— George Harrison (@GeorgeHarrison) July 29, 2017
Also on this day...
- 1969: Recording: Come Together, Sun King, Mean Mr Mustard
- 1968: Recording: Hey Jude
- 1967: George Harrison returns to England from Greece
- 1966: Datebook republishes John Lennon’s ‘Jesus’ comments
- 1965: World première of Help!
- 1961: Live: Blair Hall, Liverpool
- 1957: Paul McCartney goes to Scout camp
Want more? Visit the Beatles history section.
Set list for the two days/four shows in Stockholm.
1 Twist and shout
2 You can´t do that
3 I saw her standing there
4 I want to hold your hand
5 All my loving
6 She loves you
7 Roll over Beethoven
8 Can´t buy me love
9 I wanna be your man
10 A hard day´s night
11 Long tall Sally
It is interesting to note that this is probably only the 4th to 7th time AHDN was performed live. It´s live debut was probably in Brighton July 12. It was definitely played at Blackpool Night Out on the 19th and most likely again at the one show in Blackpool on the 26th.
Don´t miss out on the interview, it´s quite funny. John introduces his friends as George Parasol, Ringo Stone and Paul McCharmly. Then when John begins reading from his book, George stops him and start ripping out the pages. John help him with a few more, then somebody steps in front of the camera using his hands as a clapperboard to cut the filming.