These were The Beatles’ final two shows at this venue, which was later renamed the Apollo. They had previously performed twice at the venue, on 20 November 1963 and 14 October 1964.
Manchester was covered in thick fog when The Beatles arrived, and they were late arriving at the venue. Backstage they were joined by Walter Shenson, who discussed ideas for their third film with the group.
The Beatles performed the same 11 songs which comprised their standard set throughout the final UK tour: ‘I Feel Fine’, ‘She’s A Woman’, ‘If I Needed Someone’, ‘Act Naturally’, ‘Nowhere Man’, ‘Baby’s In Black’, ‘Help!’, ‘We Can Work It Out’, ‘Yesterday’, ‘Day Tripper’ and ‘I’m Down’.
Last updated: 24 January 2024
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- 1969: George Harrison live: Fairfield Hall, Croydon with Delaney & Bonnie
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- 1962: The Beatles live: Tower Ballroom, New Brighton, Wallasey
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