Publisher: Tempo Run time: Year: Various Release date: 17/05/2006 RRP: $ 6.99
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Taped before a studio audience on Tuesday April 28th 1964, The Beatles participated in this TV special along with the cream of the UK pop scene.
The Beatles performed a music set as well as participating in a spoof of the Interlude section of A Midsummer Nights Dream. Apart from this John, Paul and George were seen miming a trumpet fanfare, while Ringo was seen hoisting the title flag and setting off a cannonball.
The Beatles perform complete versions of Twist and Shout, Roll Over Beethoven, I Wanna Be Your Man, Long Tall Sally and Can't Buy Me Love. They also perform a medley of the following hits: Love Me Do, Please Please Me, From Me To You, She Loves You, and I Want To Hold Your Hand. They finish with a version of Shout,
Included in this release is footage of 2 of The Beatles most memorable performances. Their first USA concert in Washington and one of their last concerts together in Tokyo, Japan. See the true meaning of Beatlemania as they performs all their hits to thousands of screaming fans.
These two concert films are a rare insight into The Beatles during their domination of the world music scene.