The Beatles on Ready, Steady, Go! (Television House, London, March 20th, Restored, 1964)

[@DGMusicme]

Best band this world will ever see. Some folk might disagree, but the world now is in such a mess, we will all be wishing we could go back in time to the swinging 60s.

[@bartjoy5179]

Their music was like magic. It felt so good just listening to it. I was a kid in the 60’s and remember every song. They were a great escape from the intense 60’s.

[@Bogeyman19DidNotScareMyAss]

Tavistock creation and frauds and good songs whoever wrote them.

[@guyfawkesuThe1]

I would not say that. They have been sued numerous times by other artists. Notice in this video that the electric guitars are not plugged in and they are lip synching?

[@MrDaiseymay]

@@guyfawkesuThe1 YOU DISPLAY YOUR IGNORANCE. NOBODY WAS ATTEMPTING TO DECEIVE ANY AUDIENCE, ''RINGO WAS DANCING WITH THE AUDIENCE AT THE END. NO STUDIO OR TV. FOR INSTANCE, NOBODY, ON TOP OF THE POPS , OR SIMILAR TV SHOW, WHERE SEVERAL GROUPS WERE DUE ON, EVER PLAYED LIVE, UNTILL THE VERY END OF THE 1990'S, BECAUSE EACH GROUP NEEDED TO CHANGE THE SOUND MICS AND LIGHTING EQUIPPMENT, FOR EVERY TURN. IT WOULD TAKE FAR TOO LONG ANYWAY. MIMING WAS A GIVEN, EVEN IN THE USA. INCLUDING THE GREAT ED MURROW SHOW. BUT THERE WERE EXCEPTIONS, LIKE THE BEATLES.

[@itslikethesamebutdifferent8020]

@@guyfawkesuThe1they were only sued once by chuck berry and that was for come together for the one line of “here come ol’ flat top, he’s grooving up slowly” that’s it. Also of course they’re lip syncing, lots of artists have done that- Queen, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath etc. what’s your point?

[@colinpumpernickel2605]

Ringo dancing around with the crowd is brilliant. He hasn't changed.

[@allenjones3130]

"It Won't Be Long" is one of the most underrated songs the Fab Four ever recorded.

[@outdoorsman909]

Yep. It's a shame they never played it live (non lip-sync).

[@namcat53]

"underrated" is bogus.

[@57highland]

"It Won't Be Long" was apparently deemed an "album track" or even "filler." But many Beatles songs in that category, along with "B" sides, were equal to their biggest hits.

[@TwiggyArmstrong]

John didn’t like the song much sadly but it’s a good song

[@18andlikeit]

I'm astonished that "It won't be Long" seemed to got lost in the shuffle... It's a total gem and every time I hear it my mind goes right back to being 9 years old in those magical early days of Beatlemania. That little re-occurring guitar riff George plays gives it the perfect touch.

[@edstein5642]

The change in their music from 1965 to 1967 is indescribable. There’s never been a band that accomplished so much in such a short time & sustained their momentum. It’s crazy.

[@namcat53]

Exactly. They were moving it forward and many others helped, but never had music advanced so quickly. The ideas, lyrics and instrumentation took a quantum leap and we were there with it. It was a beautiful era.

[@bourbon2242]

I would say Radiohead were just as creative over a similar period of time

[@tomtowle]

@@bourbon2242lol

[@bourbon2242]

I forgot to mention The Beach Boys. They had Brian Wilson as their main creative force, while The Beatles often had to get help from George Martin to be as creative as them.

[@wide_awake]

It was the 60s man!

[@shorelineboy]

60’s what a wonderful exciting time , I left school in 1964=aged 15 ,started work , and out clubbing almost every night, clubs and music everywhere. I had a great time all through the 60’s. Now 75 what great memories I have . It was a really happy period for the U.K. ,possibly most of the world 😎

[@thomasgriffin8269]

I bet it was so carefree and easy

[@RobertAshleyWright]

Life in the 60's was fantastic !!

[@wide_awake]

@@johnzenkin1344 besides thousands of drafted soldiers being slaughtered in Vietnam, in most aspects, especially popular music, it was a monumental time

[@dr.zacharysmith1207]

Except for Vietnam ,civil rights,lynching ,riots,kkk,union busting,workers rights,Woman’s rights, voters rights,racism , segregation..other than all that in wasn’t bad .

[@sergioborges6078]

Concordo com vc

[@thomashugus5686]

For some people! Certain not for people of color in the good old USA!

[@thomashugus5686]

@@dr.zacharysmith1207god damn! Just what I thought of that comment! On point and absolutely correct!

[@areareare9953]

I love how John, right from the beginning, thought lipsyncing was silly and was going to have fun if he has to stand there like a puppet.

[@ITILII]

Look what John writes at 7:40 - I Love Elvis...and in 1986 at the first inductions to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the honor of inducting the King of Rock and Roll belonged to the sons of Elvis' biggest fan, Julian and Sean Lennon

[@adambinnie1332]

The Beach boys played live!

[@stepheng8779]

You mean you haven't twigged that they've ruined this clip by putting a 'modern' recording over the top? Sure they were miming but why the need to lose the atmosphere of the original 🤷 New doesn't mean better - soulless.

[@spindriftdrinker]

This is probably the most god-awful piece of lip-syncing fake strumming I have ever seen in my life. A marvel!

[@jun6174]

He wrote that as a joke, as if he thought the drawing of Paul was Elvis. It's not him expressing love for Elvis.

[@polara01]

I love how Ringo is just dancing and jacking at the end with everybody in the crowd that's just so cool.. just a different personalities add to their specialness and that definitely helped the creativity in their music you can feel all the yin and yang between Paul and John and what a gift they were to all of us and still continue to be really.. rip George and John

[@williammilner9279]

Have to say...old Starkey dances like a demented monkey.

[@georgemoscahlades7473]

An innocent time. We had so much to look forward to. It was the beginning of a youth movement that the world had never seen before. Nothing lasts forever but the genius of the Beatles has.

[@thejerseyj5479]

At my age now, 67, I feel very privileged to have experienced the 60's through the eyes of a impressionable young boy. It seemed that everyday something new and exciting was happening. JFK, The Beatles, the "Space Race" all pointing to the future. It was go go go and I loved every minute of it!

[@janiceickes740]

Me too. I've heard 3 original are in Witness Protection Program. Old Paul has been doing tours for a couple of years! I'm praying they all come out soon!

[@terencehennegan1439]

Here- here.

[@bellinghammond]

then the commies took over the West and it ALL. WENT. SOUTH.

[@rickremco6275]

So true. This 80yr old has exactly the same feeling about the 60s.

[@drj602]

Their early work is what I like best!!

[@dynjarren7523]

How lucky was that generation? It was before my time. I’ve been a fan since I was 10 but I never had the chance to see them live. That must have been incredibly exciting and fun! I’m pleased that this exists on KZbin so I can watch it years later. The music has stood the test of time. Thanks!

[@ingridthurner3651]

❤

[@richardkirk5098]

It was. Saw them in Minneapolis in 1965. Amazing

[@marshamariner7897]

I was 10 also ....but in 1963....saw them Feb 9 1964.....also saw them live 2x in SF. ..in 65 &66...the ...last concert....in 66😺😺✌️✌️

[@juliomunoz26]

Not since and never ever will there be a group better than the Beatles!

[@MsAppassionata]

You do realize that this performance was lip-synced, don’t you?

[@crumblefest]

First time I ever heard Paul's bass line on "This Boy". Really good...!

[@beatlebarb64]

This is so charming! How lucky these kids were to be up close and personal with the Beatles!! WOWZA!

[@michaelgale6829]

So hard to believe that this is 60 years ago ( now 2024 ) . They sound so great LIVE as they do on their records. Still the GREATEST BAND EVER!

[@frm3961]

Playback... Lipsync...

[@lynby6231]

They were actually brilliant live, however they’re miming on this show

[@ysgol3]

They're miming here, but there's a live show of the New Musical Express poll winners 1964 here on KZbin. Have a look, they're brilliant on it, especially Can't Buy Me Love.

[@BFVK]

The Beatles are the greatest ! They can perform with no pluged guitar and produce live a sound exactly same as on record. ^^

[@someoned188]

playback bruh

[@Zemlya99]

@@someoned188 really no way !!!

[@bellodrade]

Good one. Like Bill Murray would say: "Get outta here, you knucklehead!" BTW: it's plugged with a pair of g's. Thank you, good night.

[@theechickengamerz]

It's the redub from this remaster. They did perform it live, and they had access to radio guitars I bet. There is a version of this with live audio.

[@jk4675]

@@someoned188 that's the joke

[@1982pencil]

It’s cool that you found the whole show, rather than just their performance!

[@KitsuBeatles]

This whole episode was released on a commercially available VHS. Some parts on this video however were replaced with higher quality clips from a Laserdisc compilation. Then everything was cleaned up digitally afterwards

[@prathameshbhambure]

18:44 oh look at our super adorable Ringo with his trademark dance moves. How can a human be so cute!!!

[@anthonycantu8879]

The only group that has a place in my heart. ❤

[@fionanorris7761]

Me too!

[@lloydmckay3241]

Yay The Beatles. Great songs on here. I love John's singing on This Boy. Their song writing is through the roof.

[@65strad]

Agreed great vocal

[@ysgol3]

Just magical. Oh what I'd give to go back all those years just to see them perform on that wonderful show.

[@tonypurcell1049]

...... and this is how they charmed us all those years ago! On a Friday night about 6-15pm to a 12yr old boy this was amazing. Great memories of the greatest pop band ever!

[@thesavillerow3]

that were the greatest decade in my life thank you fellows

[@joeenglert]

that were the greatest decade ever ever ever

[@terryhorne2582]

We don't say fellows here in Liverpool, it's fellas. Remember, anything ending in ING, you forget the g, so in scouse it would be goin, doin, singin, ect, if you listen carefully to the lads when they are speaking, you will what I mean.

[@suzettebavier4412]

Was totally cool of Ringo to be out there dancing with non-celebrities gals. I loved seeing that❣️

[@NGT-eb2oy]

The girl Ringo's dancing with was a celebrity. It's the female host, Cathy McGowan.

[@JudyMora-oq2rb]

Oh that John ! After he’s been ‘gone’ for > 40 years , he is still CRACKING US UP !! We all still love you , John Lennon ,,, Peace

[@westfield90]

The Beatles look magnificent. At the peak of their excitement of enjoying it.

[@HannibalLecter-hi4hh]

John was so ahead of his time I see why their stupid questions pissed him off!! .. The hair sniffing bit was priceless!! GO JOHN!!

[@theringoone]

So that’s where Biden learned it from!

[@Betuel78]

No Band compares The Beatles. The best FOREVER.

[@fionanorris7761]

Totally agree.

[@Scott_Finch]

​Likewise. 🌝

[@dynjarren7523]

They had a fresh new sound. An original style. They didn’t sound like anybody else. This was big factor of the appeal and popularity. Plus they were so charming, funny, hip and young. They couldn’t miss becoming the next big thing. Then they became bigger than Elvis. When Lennon said that he wanted to be bigger than Elvis, it seemed 😢😢a far fetched goal because he was a phenomenon. But they achieved it and became the GOAT because of their singing and songwriting. And they were witty and funny in interviews! Entertaining from the beginning. Amazing band

[@jhonathanchristianlopezest1790]

Soy fan de Elvis Presley, pero si es verdad su popularidad fue más que Elvis en los 60s pero Elvis se dedico a hacer películas fue ahí donde ellos entraron, pero si Elvis lo hubieran dejado ser lo que él quería hubiera sido más que ellos ya que ee.uu queria a elvis🎸

[@dynjarren8355]

I love them both! Elvis was great but he was making silly movies when the Beatles broke through with the new style and sound. Elvis did make a comeback in 68 with the Comeback TV Special.

[@wb1985]

“Fresh new sound”. Spot on. There was nothing like it before the Beatles.

[@dynjarren8355]

@@wb1985 Aren’t they? That was the first thing I noticed. Even during the Cover sings, I thought their vocals sounded different. They had a band chemistry that was their own.

[@MichaelLantz]

John best friend Pet Shotton said in an interview that John Lennon told his classmates that his future band would be just as popular as Elvis and they laughed at him and teased him and nearly bullied for making such a statement. The funny thing is that John proved them wrong, Not only was the Beatles just as big as Elvis but they are still popular 53 years after they called it quits.

[@daveybew]

Never saw this anywhere before, brilliant and a treat, thank you.

[@moeb4348]

Ringo feeling the groove on Mr. Postman. He had to dance! Bless him!

[@dynjarren7523]

You can’t do that is one of my favorite early songs. It’s so good!

[@lloydmckay3241]

Me too. Great song with great riffs.

[@handsomeman-pm9vy]

@@lloydmckay3241 Oh no! You can't do that.

[@prathameshbhambure]

The Beatles are a genuine emotion. They are a part of me. Inseparable now really. In the end, when Paul was signing autographs for people there, I wished so badly to just be close to their presence and touch them. But then, I know that I've become one with them.🥰

[@thesavillerow3]

great to see it it will be next year 60 years I saw this on tv the best groupe ever

[@juliosanchez95]

The difference between Paul and John and how they deal with an interview is huge. Lennon's wit and humor can't be matched.

[@victorrodopoulos1350]

I agree. But that got him in trouble in 1966, with the BIGGER THAN JESUS COMMENT I DON'T THINK HE RECOVERED FROM That BLUNDER.

[@ArkyMalarkey]

@@victorrodopoulos1350: Why? He was right and he still is.

[@maccamydear]

@@ArkyMalarkeyWell, he got killed because of that by a crazy “christian” dude. If John didn’t joke about it he was here with us today.

[@izzykhach]

Lennon's humor covered up deep pain and insecurities. He could be mean and ornery.

[@tjcint]

​@@victorrodopoulos1350 The blunder was the misunderstanding of what he actually meant.

[@nancybrady3033]

This is wonderful. I so enjoyed this phase of The Beatles-they seem to be really enjoying themselves and there was an innocence to their performances. Thank you!

[@Punk-Mask]

Absolutely incredible!

[@liam-ashton1]

way better than those stretched out, 360p videos. this is great, cheers

[@kjthekunoichi]

John is so annoyingly funny! Like in almost any part (interviews & performances), with his witty remarks, antics & facial expressions!😂😂 Ringo & George tried to joke ard too!😅😅i wonder what John & George were doing at the end of the vid while Paul was signing & Ringo dancing😋😋thnx for posting, Kitsu!🌈🌸

[@joserobertolourenco3771]

Tks for the vídeo! Marvellous!

[@markdinkel-uh2je]

John always liked pushing his lowered lip out. Funny

[@hazelkagey6739]

I was so thrilled to come upon this film! I thought I had seen them all. Such a treat, it takes me back to dome of the happiest days of my life.

[@suzettebavier4412]

What a gem💎 this is❣️ Really enjoyed it❣️

[@dynjarren8355]

Ringo is a fun guy! The way he would join in the dance. He was a good dancer.

[@stoobydootoo4098]

They should have nicknamed him 'The Mushroom' !

[@selwynkatz519]

What a pleasure watching this... John was so funny 😂

[@Glen-ft8ch]

The Beatles still rock !!!

[@outdoorsman909]

It Won't Be Long is such a banger. Full of great chords.

[@KitsuBeatles]

One of my favorites to play on electric!

[@outdoorsman909]

@@KitsuBeatles Yep. Sounds great on my Rickenbacker 325!

[@Mister8224]

"Banger" wasn't a word back then. "Boss" "monster" "smash" would describe it.

[@johnp515]

@@Mister8224Yeah, but he’s not talking back then He’s talking now

[@JardineFlower]

Wow! A truly original video of these chaps! Love it!

[@TheHaratashi]

So cool that Ringo jumped down and started dancing with people.

[@bgdavenport]

I was 11 years old, an American devotee, and never saw this on American TV. I'm wondering if there is anyone in the audience who saw this clip. Who was that lucky lass who got to dance with Ringo? Where is she now? Does anyone have those precious signature cards still? What a wonderful slice of our lives!

[@NGT-eb2oy]

The girl dancing with Ringo is co-presenter Cathy McGowan. She's still around, and now 80 years old.

[@kenseibert144]

It is 2,024 and I just discovered this 1964 Beatles classic video black and white it is a restored video that's what it says but it's the Beatles here it is 1964 back then in and always the best group that there ever was even to this day in 2024 The Beatles will always be my number one band and I do have to add the rolling Stones were pretty good too but all the music was just perfectly orchestrated by the best musical artists of each of the Beatles you know when it comes down to it in the 1960s you're going to find the best rock and roll music that's legendary historical and and true to everything and that will be forever and beyond in time The Beatles will always be the number one of the 60s but of course there was the stones and there was led Zeppelin I think the three top ones of the 60s made the list really excellent and perfect in every way everything was just perfect back then in the 60s❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@markdoughty8780]

Fabulous stuff from the Fab Four...thanks for uploading.

[@cheaptricked]

Kudos to the cameraman for PARTIALLY getting John playing lead guitar on YOU CAN’T DO THAT…..although it is mainly on his strumming hand. Towards the end you get a “through the dancers” look at a few seconds of his left hand.

[@bernadettecrawford3656]

Loved this it took me right back to the 60s loved this music thanks from a scouser in perth WA now pushing 75 years of age, had a good ole sing song, remember dancing to this music so much fun x

[@prathameshbhambure]

I kept going back to 3:10 and got teary-eyed.

[@mar.35]

Omg love The Beatles! ✌🏾❤ From Brazil!

[@METT_JEEPNEY]

i know what happen to brazil people mock jesus at that road jesus got angry that road was in flood

[@2JorgeBeat]

​@@METT_JEEPNEYand?

[@claudioalberto1849]

Coisa linda os Beatles!parece tão atual......tinha 10 anos nessa época, até hoje os venero!

[@hamzahandika7195]

I LOVE JOHN❤❤

[@akieokuma8868]

Eu também ❤❤❤

[@anagardner5901]

Me too

[@65strad]

Great stuff, thanks for posting!

[@guitar.forbeginners.withdave]

Great upload. I recorded these onto vhs when they were being broadcast on channel 4 back in the 80s. Still got them too. Thanks for uploading this. Love watching these.

[@MiguelVelM]

Thank you so much for this video, I've been looking for this Please Mr Postman video for John's reaction for years.

[@greenfingersgardener822]

Friday evenings were great, with. Ready steady go on TV. excellent music throughout

[@ramonsanchez7961]

Greats remembering the Beatles 60s🎸🎸🎸🥁

[@BassicVIC]

Wow! What a gem! Thanks for uploading the whole of it from start to finish!

[@wessew6185]

Why cannot I live those days again? sad.

[@handsomeman-pm9vy]

So sorry! you missed it.

[@amymargaretabigail]

this is AMAZING

[@juve987654]

Even though The Beatles are lip-syncing and miming to their recordings here, this is one of the only video performances where you can see John playing the guitar solo on You Can't Do That.

[@buzzyiswhat1508]

That’s right, even if 80% of it is just showing the strumming. I don’t know if any others, do you?

[@murray1067]

They didn't lip sync, the video was overdubbed with the released version. Probably some copyright issue.

[@2424rocket]

You obviously don’t know what you’re talking about… John is playing the rhythm guitar and George, which this moron director is not showing is playing the lead. And I’m a musician so I know what I’m talking about.

[@billmarshall8438]

No mics? No wires?

[@prathameshbhambure]

7:26 as they played This Boy and the Fab4 started to do their silly stuff, I kept thinking to myself, "Oh dear, why do I them so much? I can't even handle this much love now." Started missing it all although I wasn't even there that day.

[@JockJetJim]

My favorite part of this video is right at 2:00 - just as they are going to the bridge in "It won't be long" (since you left me....) - There was this glance between John and Paul - John looks over at Paul with this cheeky grin and Paul reacts almost blushingly coy, like a girl getting flirted with....It was just a very short acknowledgement between them - but you could tell how fond they were of each other and how closely they communicated.

[@hollywoodjoe123]

The Beatles LIVE or DEAD they filled the world with joy - !

[@gatorduran3288]

This was a great show!

[@ge484]

ringo dancing in the crowd at the end, so cool,

[@HannibalLecter-hi4hh]

Holy Frick! John's writing creativity was OFF THE CHARTS!!!

[@beatlemaniac8527]

Amazing, Kitsu! Their faces are really clear.

[@joeybonin7691]

How cool to see the whole show, to be there. What a time it was.

[@TrevorCrook-c1s]

Some great early songs . Fantastic melodies

[@glennsvoboda6602]

Just like yesterday! Shame it's over 50 years ago. Glad i was part of the beginning.

[@prathameshbhambure]

One request: Please don't ever delete these videos. Please... I'd be forever grateful.

It is great to just fly back in time and see the Beatles on their way up!

[@johnp515]

They were at the very top by this point. They held the top 4 positions in the American charts while this was being recorded and the following week it would be the top 5.

@@johnp515 Right on. Technically though you proved my point. Lol. At this point I think that they had just gotten back from their first US visitand they would still be going up for another couple three years, i believe

[@vixxendeer1802]

Just the fact John made the joke and was like 'oh shit!' with her and the sign, he's too cute man!!

[@christianjones2004]

15:58 that part is in the mini documentary of A Hard Day's Night

[@KitsuBeatles]

Yeah I’m aware

[@vladdrakul7851]

A truly wonderful example of the glory of the early Beatles. I love ALL the 'eras'! if anything I feel that their weakest year was their last 1969. This from my favorite early LP 'With the Beatles'!

[@karaamundson3964]

...and George? Hilarious, and shredding... Loving Ringo too, and they CRUSHED it on You Can't Do That!

[@namcat53]

shred? crush? Try expanding your vocabulary.

[@karaamundson3964]

​@@namcat53 Oo, "Playing suuuper good" & "Tap-tap-tapping so great" Everyone's a critic

[@prathameshbhambure]

2:01 I love that smile exchange between our John and Paul 🥹

[@ROCIODELPILAR-rl4ko]

Forever all loving you The Beatles!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ericcalica7369]

The ending with Ringo dancing with all the other kids.... Just wow.

[@marshamariner7897]

And THEN 1-5 on the charts....just turned 70 on Dec 7....watched them from the beginning ti the end....and number one AGAIN😺😺✌️✌️✌️

[@mathmusic1490]

I'm an American, and I appreciate seeing "Ready, Steady, Go" for the first time!! With the awesome Beatles, miming included!! Ha! So even in these relatively early days, miming was big in Britain too, eh?

[@lydiarodgers]

yes, easier for the bands to do when they were spending a lot of time touring already. in august 1966 the musicians union banned miming on bbc shows (i think itv/granada banned it earlier in march). this was actually a very controversial decision and was publicly criticised by groups because it was 1) taxing on them with their already busy schedules and 2) becoming increasingly more difficult as pop music was developing and becoming more complex. they quickly revised it so that only the singing had to be live. this continued until the early 80s

[@ernestoacosta789]

Wonderful... thanks! ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼

[@johndavey72]

I really hope someone from the audience sees this .......what a thrill ! Keith lived in Totnes and had an air museum . I delivered Keiths new Triumph Stag in 1970 as a 17 year old trainee panelbeater. My late brother saw the Beatles at Torquay Town Hall . Thankyou .This is why l love facebook !

[@Martin-ud1gv]

Great! Thanks for sharing! :-)

[@alvarojaviercarrillokirkman]

This boy que pedazo de canción

[@georgewatson3954]

Just simply they had unique characters and they enjoyed what they were good at ..

[@johnwilson7809]

Of all the groups that DIDN'T need to lip sync, they made the Beatles do it.

[@jamesfitzgerald6636]

It was the thing to do then, no monitors till much later

[@ksteiger]

@@jamesfitzgerald6636 Sullivan was 100% live. Not the greatest mix in the world but it was actually live.

[@handsomeman-pm9vy]

They did a concert in the US where the girls screamed so loud that the group didn't even have to sing. I think it was in San Franciso in 1966.

[@clydeclouthier4341]

That was great happy birthday John

[@kengiorlando7119]

This is GREAT!

[@johnshannon9656]

Thank you.

[@flakboss1712]

Saw them live twice, 1964 and 1965. Hammersmith Odeon. Tickets ten shillings Absolutely fantastic😍

[@micelialdo4367]

I Beatles sono e saranno per sempre i migliori di TUTTI..

[@guymichel101]

Whole lotta lip syncin goin on. Talk about payin yer dues! Now this is still, no, it's timelessly exciting. Aside from, well next to, their terrific music, the thing about the Beatles was their talent for bringing everybody in, and making us all smile SO MUCH just seeing and listening to them. Great example here, thank you!

[@Voxac100b]

Mal Evans at 18:22 keith Fordyce was an excellent presenter

[@maurogajardo620]

Thanks for THIS Marvel