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The Beatles Bible

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    Read the stories behind each of The Beatles' songs
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    The Beatles' history, from birth to the break-up and beyond
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    Our guide to the essential Beatles albums
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  • Beatles song of the day

    I Want To Hold Your Hand

    I Want To Hold Your Hand singleReleased in the UK on 29 November 1963, I Want To Hold Your Hand sold more than a million copies on advanced orders alone. It became The Beatles' first US number one, and kick-started the British Invasion of America. Read more »

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    The Beatles - Revolution (Michael Lindsay-Hogg Interview)

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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
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    The Beatles were the first act to replace itself at the number one position in the UK singles chart, when I Want To Hold Your Hand knocked She Loves You from the top spot on 12 December 1963.

  • Things we said today

    • Joe said: "Thanks Joseph – corrected now..." on Back To The Egg
    • Kathleen said: "So very thrilled for Sir Richard Starkey...such a well deserved honour!.." on A hard day’s knight! Ringo Starr receives his knighthood at Buckingham Palace
    • Joseph Self said: "Track listing is missing "To You." Also, "After The Ball/Million Miles".." on Back To The Egg
    • jim said: "Bill, I would like to contact you about your memories of that show. It i.." on The Beatles’ Christmas Show begins
    • Jill the Bird Lady said: "The trinity - Wilson, McCartney and Graham Nash..." on Paul McCartney

  • Featured article

    Line-ups 1957-1970

    The QuarrymenDocumenting the various members of The Beatles, from the Quarrymen to the breakup. Read more »

  • Beatles album of the month

    Help!

    Help! album coverThe Beatles' fifth official UK album release, Help! was the soundtrack to the group's second feature film. It contained 14 songs: 10 by Lennon-McCartney, two more by George Harrison, and a further two cover versions. Read more »

  • I want to tell you…

    "I agree that our popularity has hit a peak. But I also agree with a man who said the same thing last year. And we were both wrong!" - Paul McCartney

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    Mal EvansMal Evans was The Beatles' road manager and personal assistant, and a key member of their inner circle from their Liverpool days until the end of Apple. Read more »

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      • 2015: Paul McCartney inducts Ringo Starr into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
      • 2014: Paul McCartney live at Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay
      • 2012: Paul McCartney live at Estadio El Campín, Bogotá, Colombia
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      • 1967: Mixing: Good Morning Good Morning, Only A Northern Song
      • 1967: The Beatles & Co. is formed
      • 1966: Recording, mixing: Doctor Robert
      • 1965: US single release: Ticket To Ride
      • 1964: Recording: Around The Beatles
      • 1963: Live: Mersey Beat Showcase, Stoke-on-Trent
      • 1962: Live: Star-Club, Hamburg
      • 1961: Live: Top Ten Club, Hamburg

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