This RARE Beatles performance in 1963 disappeared EVERYWHERE online. I’m bringing it back!

[@kathleenbergeron1292]

Thank you for the positive comments about Ringo’s talent. I remember that for a while, he didn’t get the appreciation he deserves.

[@albertschepis]

Are you ever right about that. He didn't get complete recognition for decades.

[@salernolake]

A bit of history associated with this concert. This performance was for a Swedish TV show called "Drop In", made October 30, 1963 at the end of a week-long Swedish tour. This tour was their first outside the UK as a relatively famous band. The day after the TV show they flew back to London, where they were mobbed at Heathrow by 10,000 screaming girls. Flights were disrupted, and one of those affected by the delays was an American impresario named Ed Sullivan. Being the showman that he was, he figured any entertainer who could generate a frenzy like this was worth checking into. The rest, as they say, is history.

[@jacquescousteau217]

Great historical timeline call. I’m from Upstate New York originally. I remember in late December 1963 buying a magazine that had the Beatles on the cover - it was an English magazine sold at an importer bookstore if I recall - . But it was all about the Beatles returning from a triumphant tour of Sweden. It made no mention of Sullivan as that wasn’t on the public’s radar yet. By the first week of January 64 the Beatles had exploded in the USA .

[@bradparker9664]

There's a great release done of this show on Yellow Dog Records (now defunct, I believe...or maybe it was on Swinging Pig Records...I don't recall presently) called "Stars of '63." Even John had a copy on Vinyl and told BBC about the good quality recording of it (presumably relative to the other live recordings of them during this era).

[@tooter5250]

Thanks for the contet. Yeah, that's Ed Suillivan discovered them. And booked them for, what, 3 appearnces? That never happened. Amazing.

[@fiendishthingy1630]

@@jacquescousteau217 - My mother worked at a factory in Burbank, CA that made the cardboard record album jackets. One day in Summer 1963 she brought home a picture (the cover that would be glued onto the cardboard jacket) of four strange-looking fellows... Introducing The Beatles on VeeJay label... Beatles? And look at how long their hair is (barely touched their collars and partway on their foreheads)! And look at this one sitting on the floor (Paul) - he almost looks like a beetle. No, my sister and I had never heard of The Beatles. Fast forward to December 1963 and "I Want To Hold Your Hand" was all over the radio, and Beatlemania began in the U.S.A.

[@robertwilliams533]

Yes the Swedish Show Drop In. They closed with a Little Richard number, Have Some Fun Tonite (Tell Aunt Mary etc) as an encore.

[@StellaWaldvogel]

It looks like I'm not the only one who sits there smiling at these old Beatles performances. And I'm not a particularly smiley person, but these guys do it every time.

[@wokeupandsmellthecoffee214]

I’m 62 from Liverpool and cried at this, seeing and hearing John’s performance was too much 😢.

[@privatename123]

I used to play Twist & Shout and I Saw Her Standing There at my and my roommate’s parties in the ‘80s. Got everyone dancing, 20 yrs after these songs came out. Very definition of classics.

[@danielmurphy4429]

The arrival of the Beatles was a monumental event in human history. That’s not hyperbole, this group changed the world profoundly. These four lads from Liverpool delivered a sound which transformed popular music seemingly ‘instantaneously’ and the world stood still to hear every note. Great work on this, well done.

[@JohnLennon99791]

Spot on comment

[@curtandoscar]

Absolutely true.

[@Kinsale1333]

As Dave Gilmour said recently, “the Beatles weren’t a band; they were a miracle.”

[@markkeetley2225]

Yes, the world came alive with the Beatles, and if they went on past the 60s, 70s, and 80s and onwards we'd still be coming alive; but even today, we are still catching our breath back. I was a toddler back then - if only we could have experienced what audiences got back then. ×× the Beatles forever.

[@lornahuddleston1453]

George is so confident here. I saw Beatles in San Francisco Cow Palace 1965. A serious highlight of my life. My generation are bound together by our collective experience of Beatles.💟

[@mollyfrom5556]

Mike Nesmith was friends with Lennon, his family stayed with Lennon’s in London. Mike told him he almost felt sorry for him that as a Beatle he had missed out on the joy that Beatlemania brought to the rest of us when we were young!

[@nelsonhelmutt5076]

Nice Bit of Trivia@@mollyfrom5556 Thank You.❤

[@mollyfrom5556]

@@nelsonhelmutt5076 I always thought that it was something John might have needed to hear at that point in his life. John and Mike were both abandoned by their fathers. If they talked about that, it didn’t keep John from moving so far from his first son. Mike grew up poor because his mother’s invention wasn’t making money until he was grown and out of Texas.

[@justintime42000]

It’s pretty amazing that Paul McCartney still has that charismatic exuberance he had at 20 at age 81 today! His voice is a shadow of its former glory but he’s still incredible, still making millions of people happy! If only John and George were still “here today” too. ❤

[@shelq3814]

I saw Paul live last year with my daughter, who is in her 20s and loves the Beatles. It was her birthday surprise present to me, and he sounded just great. Best night of my life!!

[@judyakajude3370]

I saw the Beatles in concert in 1964 then in 1967 I think. I was thrilled to see Paul in 2022. Charisma and Mr. Showmanship to this day 🎵🎶🎤🎸 Jude aka Jude 🇺🇸

[@NurseKathi]

Great video. I love your enthusiasm, Fil. I play bass (yep, because Paul) and singing and playing at the same time is hard. Fab Four 4ever.

[@Kat-I-am3333]

You guys don't realize that is not the real Paul Now, its Billy Shears. Its is the real Paul in this video tho. I was alive when he was. I was born in 1951. I watched them on Ed Sullivan show in 1963, I was a 12 yrs old. The Beatles did NOT write most if their music, just these early simple ones, not the symphonic ones. The songs in this video were like theirs, but they are not complex like the ones to come. There is video evidence of them saying they do not really know how to write or read music. See yT videos exposing this for years now. Peeps are duped. They are tavistock products w/handlers. Their music was 'given' to them & Billy Shears took over in '64 after Paul was taken out (car 'accident') Also proof is the issue of the right vs left-handedness. Research it yourself. MK Ultra in full swing. Tio bad Fil is not aware of all this. See Mike Williams who has covered this for years.

[@laurencetyson7395]

​@@Kat-I-am3333Absolute nonsense.

[@tooter5250]

My god, this was 60 years ago, 60 years! Yet the Beatles are still so compelling, charming, and so great. I'm old and watched them live on their original Ed Sullivan performance in early 1964 here in the US. What is often forgotten, and not recognized, is that those of us in the US were still really mourning and shocked by the loss of President Kennedy, his assasination not even 3 months earlier. It was February, the dead of winter, often a pretty depressing time (at least in Chicago) and then the Beatles show up in the US (well, their songs had already been on the radio) and do these live performances on Ed Sullivan (an extremely popular TV variety show at the time, on Sunday nights, very family-friendly). And they sound great, playing these magical electirc instruments (most people were not familiar with electric guitars in 1964, let along guitars with names like Rickenbacker and Hofner) and performing their own songs, wearing funny suits, joking around, and having long hair. It was just impossible not to smile and feel the joyousness of their music. I will always be grateful for the joy they brought at that time. Some people thought they were just a fad. But what Fil brings out is the solidness of their musicality, their incredible talent. Thanks so much for the review.

[@johnfoster535]

Yes....The Beatles domination of the media certainly quelled the questions many were asking about JFK's murder. When I learned that Ed Sullivan had hired the director of " Victory at Sea" Defense Dept. TV show to film them at Shea Stadium, and, that Sir Lew Grade was a major intelligence figure, I wondered if the Beatles were being used to distract the media and public attention away from JFK.

[@jeffphakenewz8556]

Excellent point about the pall cast over the U. S. from JFK"s assassination.

[@nadineerickson-lo3gx]

I was six years old. I have the joyful memory of that performance. The adults were discussing the performance and my older sister who was married said if we want the most relevant opinion we need to ask the most important person in the room. So they asked me. 6 year old me. I said fantastic. Because I was a fan I said "FAN"tastic.

[@judyakajude3370]

I'm 77 so I was "just 17, you know what I mean..." in 1964 when I watched the Beatles on Ed Sullivan Show. I had been grieving over the loss of President Kennedy. The Fab Four brought me such joy ❤ I lived in a small town in Utah. John, Paul, George and Ringo changed life forever.

[@albertschepis]

Beautifully said and I'm right there with you. I was ten in '64 and can still see that old Zenith console TV in the living room, my mom, dad, brother and I watching. We all thought it was great - completely exciting, well I thought so anyway. I wanted to grow up and BE a Beatle. I knew that was a childlike fantasy but that's how I felt.

[@buddyneher9359]

I like this definition: an amateur practices something until they get it right; a professional practices until they can't get it wrong.

[@stevelaferney3579]

Correct.

[@albertschepis]

I never heard that but sounds right.

[@dahur]

I was ten years old when this happened...I lived through "Beatlemania". It's something I'll never forget. On the covers of nearly every magazine. Toys. Cartoons. Games. You name it....they were everywhere.

[@swhod2190]

Same age as me. Yep, I remember well.

[@RG-hf4et]

Headbands, change purses, combs, brushes, bubblegum cards, lunch boxes,16 Magazine, etc!! 😂

[@dahur]

@@RG-hf4et And it's my understanding the Beatles got screwed out of royalties for all that stuff. Somebody else got the money.

[@bigburns0909]

This analysis hits squarely on the magic of early Beatles performances - a well honed and tight band with excellent harmonies, catchy tunes, and just as importantly, an exuberance soon to awaken the world. No one then could have predicted their creative genius and willingness and confidence to push pop/rock into areas unimaginable in 1963. My older 11 year old brother ( my musical guru) was the first person I knew to catch this vibe and, fortunately, shared with me one month before Ed Sullivan.

[@louisb5563]

Bobbleheads and wigs included!

[@howcotube]

Widely bootlegged and a must have for Beatles fans ! They played 7 songs and played so well that John was asking that the show be recorded and released, he felt it was one of the best performances to date. Got the full video and audio and I cherish everything they did ! Nobody can touch them. 3 things in life I always say that is for certain. Taxes, Death and never be another Beatles ever !

[@rickvornbrock8593]

Mr. Wilson and Mr. Heath will make sure to that!

[@robertakerman3570]

@@rickvornbrock8593 Brian Wilson too(ha-ha).

[@RockandRollWoman]

​@rickvornbrock8593 When a 10 year-old American kid knew the names of British politicians...

[@rickvornbrock8593]

@@RockandRollWoman 16 year-old. Didn't know that they were politicians, thanks!

[@lelleithmurray235]

​@@rickvornbrock85931960 and early 1970s prime Ministers

[@roseyc.5846]

Oh, Fil...I'm an old girl now. But, no one who didn't witness it firsthand could possibly imagine what 1964 was like!! We went absolutely BONKERS over them. Nothing has ever felt quite that exhilarating ever or since! What a phenomenal time in history and music. They changed the world at the time. I feel so blessed to have been young back then...best time EVER! Thanks so much for this analysis...YOU ROCK!! 🙂 LOVE your jams and covers; they're awesome! Rosemarie 🩷

[@CK-lo2bn]

Agree, I was 14 when they were on Ed Sullivan, and we all went bonkers over them. Will love them always.

[@jeannadysart5243]

Rosey. you are so right. My Beatles Facebook group is constantly butting heads with those idiots who argue that Paul died in 1966 ... the sad thing is that these people don't appreciate how lucky they are to have lived during this legendary tiime ...

[@lornahuddleston1453]

It's really true! We were transformed. The world was transformed!

[@maggielandow2686]

Yess. Remember record stores! The front window had a 45 with cover of the four. The hair blew me away! I still remember that day wow I got old.

[@MsAppassionata]

@@jeannadysart5243 Just block the morons. They are such a bore.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

John’s voice on “Twist ‘n Shout” is Rock ‘n Roll

[@robertakerman3570]

Dad said "That's not singing/just screaming." I reminded Him of the Title(& lyrics).

[@victoryak86]

I miss John Lennon.

[@TheCliffandPhilShow]

It sure is! :)

[@shelq3814]

No question about that! I know the song is not a Beatles original but boy, John's voice puts it in my list of absolute favorite Beatles tracks!

[@graniterhythm53]

Lennon, the greatest Rock 'n' Roll singer of his generation - without a doubt!

[@mind5533]

It’s hard not to sit with a big smile on your face when you watch this. I did and so did you!

[@magneto7930]

Years of pre-fame live performances seriously paid off for these guys! Nothing was going to throw them off, the lights, the camera, the TV monitors, these guys could now do it in their sleep. They were professionals! If any act ever deserved to be successful, it was these guys. They worked their butts off to get there! Great upload!

[@cynthiamarston2208]

The suits. The ties…. Agree!

[@llroman7823]

Yeah, the Beatles were NOT over-rated, they deserved and earned all the Beatlemania hysteria.

[@michaelszczys8316]

Watch ' New Music Express ' 1964 program and Beatles performance at the end where they have two microphone stands and one is totally stripped out , swinging all over. They even have to switch sides and be backward on stage but they don't miss a beat. ( except John forgets a part of a song ) but it doesn't stop them. They could do the show if the stage were collapsing.

[@magneto7930]

@michaelszczys8316 yes, I've seen it. John's microphone kept flipping around like crazy and you couldn't hear Paul's background vocals on She Loves You. I think the song you're talking about is You Can't Do That. John starts to go right into the solo forgetting to sing the bridge, only to be saved by George who started to sing it.

[@Resgerr]

​@@michaelszczys8316 John often had the lyrics taped on his guitar because he often forgot the lyrics to the songs he wrote!

[@hornedfrog6224]

Growing up in the 1960s the Beatles were a big part of my childhood. When they first appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, my father came into my bedroom and said “you need to see this. “ Later, in September of 1964, my father and I attended the Beatles concert in Dallas, Texas. I was just a 10-year old boy. Two of the twelve songs in their setlist were “She Loves You” and “Twist and Shout.” Thanks Fil for bringing back one of the most memorable moments of my life.

[@AlBarzUK]

What a great dad!!

[@hornedfrog6224]

@@AlBarzUK At my dad’s funeral several years ago (he was 90), I made reference to the Beatles concert in my eulogy, and how so few in his age group had ever seen them in person. He really appreciated the experience as he got older and saw how hugely iconic they were/are.

[@redlipstickmafia]

My big brother made sure that I watched it with him. I'll always be so grateful for the music that he introduced me to.

[@judycarrier1790]

Great story ❤ My friends, my mom and dad watched Ed's show. My sweet dad said "Now look, no screaming or the set gets turned off!!" 😂 My MOM was, however smitten with Paul, saying "Oh look at that one! He is good looking, he will go places!!" Good insight Mom! Months later, my dad took me to the local drive in to see A Hard Days Night even though I had been to see it 3 times at the onlyin door theater in town. He would bring back newspaper clippings from the local papers whenever he traveled for work regarding the Fabs. Miss you dad!!! Lost post, I apologize. Priceless memories for a 12 yr old girl. ❤❤❤❤ Thanks for this clip and the details.

[@haroldprice1030]

What a wonderful Dad you had. I was living in Mesquite at the time and just turned 16 but did not have a driver's license. My dad did not like The Beatles would not have taken me to see a Beatles concert and I long anguished over that for decades. I finally did get to see Sir Paul a few years ago in Arlington, Texas that helped eased the pain. They are and will be my favorite all time musical group and I own every piece of sheet music that they have ever recorded. They inspired me to be a musician as well, and I will always appreciate their music til the day I die.

[@tbolt5883]

At this stage in The Beatles career they were still having fun.....and it shows in their performance.

[@DrDespicable]

There's a performance, and then there's a show - and then there's both. This is both. 🥰❤🥰

[@TR4Ajim]

An amazing fact to remember, with all their success, songs, and impact on the music industry as a whole, that when the Beatles broke up, none of them had turned 30 yet.

[@candydale8380]

😢 wow never even thot of that!! Trippy......

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

I bought a book with all of their songs. It’s a 2” thick book. What a collection of work in such a short time.

[@chrishyde1216]

A rather sadder fact, just after John turned 40 he was gone.

[@cynthiawhite8868]

😂🎉😮😅😅😊❤😂😊

[@newerafrican]

@@chrishyde1216 Off on another tangent, Buddy Holly died at only 22 years old. 22!

[@LuciensMusic]

Lets not forget Ringo,,what a beast.

[@rickyhils]

Ringo knew WHAT to play and what NOT to play.

[@RockandRollWoman]

Fun trivia: UCLA offers two Beatles classes. Music History 68, the Beatles, and Reel Beatles: the Beatles through Film and Media, Music Industry 4. No other musicians have a dedicated class. ❤🎶❤🎶❤

[@mimi-3212]

This is such a piece of musical history! Paul's "cheeky" grins to the camera, the hair shaking, their obvious confidence and enjoyment of performing at this point...it's all great to see, and have you point out the details. Thank you for taking a close look at this performance.

[@NoMoreMrNiceGuy2003]

The REAL Paul

[@NU2UTX]

It is great to hear them live. You can really appreciate the harmonies that made their songs so special.

[@Yesica1993]

I never realized until I was an adult how much I learned to sing harmonies just by listening to them as a kid.

[@kitrichardson2165]

The harmonies are great. The guitar part is great, the lyrics are terrible, and truth be told it’s not that great of a song, but it was a harbinger of many very impressive things to come.

[@vickivonck5836]

@@kitrichardson2165really! I think it’s a decent tune

[@MossyMozart]

@@kitrichardson2165 - Us little kids LOVED it! And they were still babies at this point. They had some growing up to do.

[@foxymacadoo]

@@kitrichardson2165The lyrics as “terrible” as you put it because they are very simple and easy for others to sing. As they got older, the lyrics got more complicated. Keep in mind, it was not like anything ever heard before. Very different from Elvis, the Beach Boys, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holiday, Jim Reeves etc. that people were use to hearing.

[@Stlonewolf]

John had a incredible voice!

[@roseyc.5846]

My forever love!! 🤗❤️

[@jaxteller312]

my fav voice!!

[@Skedawg88]

So did Paul.

[@Lea99Jones]

@@Skedawg88Naw, really?

[@rhiannonrede]

IMO underrated as well. John didn't like his own voice but I think it was one of the best voices ever for rock & roll.

[@wa2212]

Wings of Pegasus does GREAT analysis....his knowledge of impact of little looks, smiles, and all the practicing the Beatles did...60 years later and we all smile when we watch.

[@rickyhils]

Yeah, Wings of Pegasus is doing a really good job here. Much appreciated.

[@Saturday8pm]

“She Loves You” was a hard rock song for ’63. A small band doing big things: Making people HAPPY. 👍

[@Mister8224]

SLU was NEVER hard rock in any Era. Egads!

[@briandonovan1584]

They were still practicing new songs at Paul's dad's house. Paul's dad played trumpet and piano, So his dad was cool with their noise. But on She Loves You Paul's dad objected to the Americanism of Yeah, Yeah, Yeah. He suggested Yes, Yes, Yes. Paul tells. the story so affectionately but ... Can you imagine how bad that would be. Funny little story. And they made me happy from birth really ... Early Summer 1964. They just made me so happy ... By 3 I was grabbing up (my dad for me and him) each new Beatles album. They just made me happy.

[@drewpall2598]

When a band and its members are still talked about. 20, 30, 40, 50, plus years after calling it quit and moved on their separate ways tell you the impact their music still has in society. Thank Fil for redoing this one on the Beatles.😊

[@johnd8892]

And this is sixty years later being from 1963.

[@jason60chev]

Like the Glenn Miller orchestra, who I saw in concert last January?

[@jeannadysart5243]

@@jason60chev Glenn, who? ... LOL

[@Beringtunes]

I have a well-known Beatles Tribute band in L.A., (no wigs or costumes, but the music is absolutely correct, & all live... no pre-recordings, etc.). What blows me away every time at festivals, park concerts, etc, is when 6-year-old kids stand before the stage dancing & singing... & KNOW ALL THE LYRICS!! I often try to find parents after the show to tell 'em, "Good parenting!" NO other music LASTS like, or transcends generations quite like The Beatles!

[@charlesmcgehee3227]

John on Twist and Shout......just always so tight. When John crackles on that A4, it just adds even more character. Thanks Fil.

[@tesIa.Iives.on.24]

I'm born in Stockholm in 1959. One of my first memories, ever, is kids in my daycare school singing "schlafsojäjäjä", right after this gig. We hadn't a clue what it meant, though. The Beatles had arrived!!

[@LeonBerrange]

I am 70 now and this stuff came out when I was a kid ... It certainly got me going, and I spent half my life as a musician, and the latter half as a singing teacher. It's so great to see your enthusiasm and delight in this old material. The foundation of our musical lives. These guys were so hot, your comments and analysis is spot on and fascinating. Thank you for doing this. And I loved your comment about the learning value of playing live. So many times I have encouraged my students to perform perform perform.

[@albertschepis]

I can relate to that from a professional dancing perspective too. I was a student of dance for a long time (jazz, disco partner dancing) then when I became a ballroom dance teacher I learned all the technical complexities and theories much better and quicker than when I was a student. When you teach something to others, you have to know it inside out so you learn it very well. It's fascinating.

[@rmleighton1]

They look so happy. And you know that can’t be bad. Twist and Shout was made for John. Rock and Roll.

[@JanetteCHAN]

Thank you Fil for your great analysis from an 80 year old woman.

[@zanhar7688]

I did read, many years ago, that 'Twist and Shout' was always performed last in concert because John's voice was so shredded he couldn't talk, let alone sing after it....❤

[@Terri_MacKay]

I can believe it, my throat started to hurt just listening to him. 😂

[@ktpinnacle]

I believe that it was the last song recorded for Please Please Me earlier in 1963 for the same reason. Lennon's voice would have nothing left.

[@rickyb8636]

George said John used to suck on throat lozenges all day before a performance when he was going to sing Twist and Shout and they did make it the last song.

[@foofookachoo1136]

Interesting!! Thanks for passing on that info!!

[@foofookachoo1136]

@@ktpinnacle YES-and I think he also was putting up with a sore throat and cold at that particular recording!! I don’t know how he even had a throat left, with all of that going on!!!

[@janetsampson1779]

I'm a musician and the Beatles are simply fantastic,what more can I say,I wouldn't be a musician and songwriter today without the Beatles,I first heard the Beatles when I was eight years old and the Beatles totally changed my life,they are along with my family and my God the biggest influence in my life,thank you John,Paul,George and Ringo. Bob

[@danpetitpas]

Great analysis. You show that there were a lot more to the Beatles. Supposedly Capitol Records saw the Beatles more as a vocal group like the Everly Brothers in the beginning than as a rock band. Your analysis explains why Capitol saw them this way. Their vocals were spot on.

[@elmolewis9123]

After all these years, I still never tire of them. Great analysis.

[@klausrain111]

❤paul was such a genius with visuals, he knew he was cute and nobody (esp in the states) had ever seen anything like the Beatles playing live. Almost makes me cry to think back on those innocent days. EVERYBODY LOVED THEM!

[@brititalia]

I think I am about 50 years older than you and a real child of the 50s. It makes me emotional just to see the joy in your face by looking at the Fab Four. Thank you for your great input into my past (and many more like me still alive) and the tribute to great music!

[@jaxteller312]

John's voice made them famous in the early years!! listen to that voice!!

[@jeannietrickett1465]

Listening to the Beatles is my happy place! They are my all time favorite band. Thank you for your analysis of this video.

[@svanbold793]

same here! thank you, Fil, we really appreciate!

[@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306]

It's my happy place, and sometimes my sad place. Sad only because I miss the days so much. But if I am going to shed any tears, there is no shame it being over missing something so great.

[@TheCliffandPhilShow]

Right! A joyful place! :)

[@jeffhunt2778]

No one today who was not of an age in '64 and could watch their performance on the Ed Sullivan show can possibly understand the seismic event that occurred in the US that Sunday night. Rock & kRoll was back, we could take a breather from the gunshot that was the Kennedy assassination, we could all unite (didn't last long of course) and be back in love with music.

[@RockandRollWoman]

Yep. An unforgettable event. I was in 2nd grade.

[@benmason6400]

True. I was 9 at the time of the Ed Sullivan appearance. I was a fan immediately. Became hooked forever. The right talent, the right sound, at the right time and right place. With the right manager. Ed Sullivan and George Martin certainly played their parts. From Ed Sullivan to Let It Be/Abbey Road was only 6 years. They changed, pop/rock changed. A generation was molded and influenced.I can’t imagine such a phenomenon ever being equaled.

[@RicardoRoams]

I'm so glad you mentioned their performing history in Hamburg, Germany, etc. I was 12 years old the night my entire family gathered around our black and white TV set and watched the Beatles performance on the Ed Sullivan show. For many Americans this was the first time anyone had seen the Beatles perform. Over the years I grew to appreciate that one of the reasons The Beatles were so successful that night was by the time they made it to America and performed on live TV, the Beatles were already a very polished stage act. They honed their skills and perfected their art in all those nights performing in so many of those dingy dives.

[@pedromanuel9581]

“We never rocked so hard or sounded so good” John Lennon, when asked about paying their dues in the Hamburg gigs. To me personally, those were the prototype Beatles. The pre-sophisticated, overly-produced geniuses. The boarder line Punk Rock Beatles wearing leather (even with Pete Best).

[@bluejaayway]

There will never be another band that achieves what The Beatles managed to achieve in what was such a short period of time! This video is a huge part of musical history,great analysis!!🙌

[@gaylealleluia8392]

The early Beatles had such great love for one another, & Paul just brought so much zeal to every performance that even the more serious Beatles couldn’t help but have fun with Pauly there!!

[@patmccoy8758]

I'm just amazed how, in four short years, their music CHANGED and started breaking NEW ground!

[@InteleVision-Vic]

That happens when you replace Paul McCartney with a very talented Impostor named Billy.

[@papercup2517]

@@InteleVision-Vic Not really, no. As with the other members of the band, you can clearly trace Paul's wonderful but perfectly real development as a singer, instrumentalist, songwriter and human being throughout his life and performing/ recording career. Unless of course you've been convinced by a student hoax/joke conspiracy and the mini-industry of super-flaky 'evidence' that followed in its wake, But, love and peace and If it entertains you to do so then enjoy yourself with your fun kid's level 'research' game. Just please don't expect any serious Beatle fans to follow you down that delusional rabbit-hole. Anyone with a decent background in real research techniques and pitfalls knows the conspiracy belief just doesn't wash, as you too would find if you were to decide to diversify and improve the quality of your research and sources, and stop ignoring the weight of evidence that contradicts or otherwise undermines the 'pro-PID' case. 🙂

[@voxac30withstrat]

@@InteleVision-Vic So after 60 years 'Billy' has been happy to continue to pretend he's Macca and also to continue composing all sorts of music styles for himself and others?? Oh OK. Wow what a guy.

[@cwegers3]

​@@InteleVision-Vic yeah.... because that makes sense . Fool .

[@cwegers3]

They were playing new music a year later in 64 . A Hard Days Night was another level .

[@ianlaker9161]

John's vocal was always at its raw, elemental best on Twist and Shout . The greatest song the Beatles never wrote.

[@robertte3320]

Actually they didn't write this one - it is a cover, but I know what you mean. Its the best version of this song there is!!

[@ianlaker9161]

@@robertte3320 I know they didn't write it, hence my play on words. John Lennon would understand.

[@graniterhythm53]

Twist & Shout, Long Tall Sally - the greatest early Beatles' cover rockers!

[@redlipstickmafia]

They did the same arrangement as the original Isley Brothers version, and it's pretty amazing that they were able to pull it off at all much less give it their own fire. Being an old R&B fan and a Beatlemaniac I love both versions.

[@humandroid53]

​@@robertte3320 he said "they never wrote".

[@wallflower630]

Wow. John Lennon's performance on Twist and Shout is iconic. The energy they show in that very conservatively civil room is a bit addicting isn't it. Can understand why girls went wild lol. Wonderful Video Fil.

[@oldermusiclover]

love the video of Paul doing that song with Springstine

[@jeannadysart5243]

^^^ why the girls (a little older now, perhaps) STILL go wild ^^^

[@GlennMelrose]

Life long Beatles fan here and former lead singer in a number of local bands. In addition to the overall incredible level of their performance, my musician friends and I have -for decades- marveled over their ability to sing so on key and "tight" while precisely playing instruments live. Trust me... it's a rare ability and they all had it.

[@chrisjeffrey7570]

they did so very much!

[@MsAppassionata]

Especially with all those screaming girls drowning out the sound of the instruments and vocals.

[@stevelaferney3579]

It’s really tough to do anything much less sing, play an instrument and coordinate with your band all while being as perfect as possible. Great band.

[@dannyharris5310]

I'm 50 and just started appreciating the Beatles.. George is my fav! But love them all.! Legends..

[@stevelaferney3579]

Better late than never. It’s been fun learning how they changed the world I grew up in. I missed ‘em til Sgt Pepper came out when we moved to the real world where Coubtry wasn’t the only music made.

[@ronaldmendonca6636]

You missed the best part! At the end the hosts come out and BEG the Beatles to do one more song. They do a short version of Long Tall Sally that is EPIC! Ringo's drumming is F'n KILLER!

[@jackeppington6488]

I didn't realize just how accurate their pitching was!

[@karmafrog1]

I was just thinking the same thing. John is nearly dead on.

[@stevelaferney3579]

Your ears tell all, but it’s nice to see just how good they were. Far better than some nowadays.

[@Resgerr]

​@@karmafrog1and he's shouting on Twist and Shout. How many acts today can sing a song in tune let alone shouting( for want of a better word). The Best.

[@SG_____]

I get goosebumps every time watching them live. They will be remembered for so many future generations its crazy. Beatles number 1 forever, Great analysis 👍

[@ludannelasyvyus1824]

7/15/2023 @___SG The wonderful thing, of all the bands that we have "live" videos of them to watch some 55+ years later, it seems that The Beatles had the most live "shows" filmed. Great move, whomever was responsible for that👏

[@danbardos3498]

The scary thing is that the label keeps blocking their videos on KZbin. Most kids today don't know who the Beatles are and it's because of their own people copyright blocking everyone. They are deleting themselves from the lexicon and it's just sad. (Not the band, the suits in charge of the rights.) Music producer Rick Beato made a video/rant about just this and it's really interesting. He has his own channel, you should check it out.

[@RokDAWG1]

I never get tired of their performances! They were so amazing! They truly set the bar to a whole new level.

[@RG-hf4et]

I was 8 years old and immediately fell in love with Paul McCartney with his first "wooooo" on the first Ed Sullivan show & still feel th same way 58 years later. My biggest thrill was seeing Paul in concert 2 nights in a row several years ago & he sang "She loves you" both nights. The audience went berserk watching this living legend belt out this tune..Yayayay!🎸🎸🎸🎸 It was great growing up with Beatlemania!

[@maryv4363]

I love the Beatles. This is from 1963-what an exciting time! The older I get the more I appreciate them. Their melodies are unprecedented. They were so charismatic and absolutely adorable. Their manager, Brian Epstein had to have been extremely shrewd and guided them. Their producer George Martin was also stellar. I see some, but not enough evidence that we're replacing this level of creative talent. Fil, this is a great video that you were able to share, and thank you so much for your analysis!

[@jacquescousteau217]

If in Sweden I believe it was in November or very early December 1963 …

[@jeannadysart5243]

Yes, Mary. You know, there's still debate over who could make the claim of the fifth Beatle. For me, it's George Martin. True, without Brian, the Beatles may never have gotten the opportunity. But without George Martin's guidance, production, and arrangements, and work in the studio, we would never have their sound. Salute, Sir Martin.

[@maryv4363]

@@jeannadysart5243 Thanks!

[@stevelaferney3579]

Most give that moniker of 5th Beatle to both Sir George and Brian to share cause without either there would have been The Beatles, eventually, as a good band, but never a world changing event that allowed 4 lads of a relatively new music format, still considered unproven, to give us a whole new universe to explore. Those guys are/were so talented and creative and considerate to their listeners. Thanks lads.

[@robertgt1858]

It's a shame that the orginal video was taken down, it was one of my favorites of their early shows. Thanks Fil for revisiting this

[@buffybrown1619]

Ringo’s drum fills are the stuff of legend.

[@albertschepis]

Ringo was a very good band member who did just what was needed, over and over, very reliable and added perfect "Ringo" touches to every song. Not too much and just right.

[@helenelston9930]

@@albertschepiswasn’t a great drummer though very overrated

[@sarahdee374]

After hearing all the records of their songs so many times, I can always tell if they're singing on stage or are only lip-syncing. OMG, those lads, I love 'em so, they gave me so much joy (and continue to) in my lifetime. (I'm 70 now)

[@davidmarsden9800]

The full show has been around albeit in a limited number of places whereas the ones of this show that only have the couple of songs disappear regularly. The last major enforced copyright of previously freely available Beatles videos was when Ron Howard made the film "Eight Days a Week" particularly the entire first Washington Collesium concert of 35 minutes approximately disappeared and only resurfaced a few months back. This Swedish TV show is a great example of the 1963 period shows.

[@robertakerman3570]

I missed that R. Howard film. Hope to research it.

[@davidmarsden9800]

@@robertakerman3570 Just watch the Beatles videos on KZbin and essentially you've watched most of the film as he nicked them off there and claimed copyright as they were in the film even though they were freely available before that. He then added in a few interviews they gave at the time and other people who were friends or had worked with them were included from different documentaries that had been on TV before, the BBC mainly. So it was basically a video grab and editing together including changing and even colouring some of the videos so that they could probably establish a copyright on the altered video which also meant that they could also claim on the unaltered originals still on KZbin especially whilst the film was in the cinemas and just out on video so they all disappeared for a while and only recently coming back to KZbin.

[@robertakerman3570]

@@davidmarsden9800 Thx. Prolly seen everything, but a comprehensive view would B kool too.

[@gaylasmith5279]

Fil, the way your face lights up throughout this video truly takes me back to the "Beatlemania" period! Love those "Oohs", too! Thank you for this amazing analysis. "Twist and Shout" may be my all-time favourite cover tune they ever did. Brilliant!

[@jackiesnowangel]

I am an old Grandma. I saw the Beatles arrive at Kennedy Airport. Actually, I saw them from the side. Everyone was screaming and so, so happy. I still play their music, and I will love it forever. Happy New Year!

[@firebald2915]

American's were so welcoming of the Beatles at a very critical time in our history. That day in Dallas, Nov. 22, 1963 at month later the Idlewild Airport is renamed John F. Kennedy International Airport and by Feb. 7,1964 the Beatles arrived... to a bewildered population of young people. Their Music was a balm to our souls. Our radio was always on in our home, and as a 5 yr old kid, I instantly felt the momentum of their rhythm and sound like no other that I had ever heard. My grandparents introduced me to Jazz and Big Band swing music, my Dad loved Country music and my Mom was crazy about Rock & Roll. I am still an avid lover of Beatles music to this day. There is so much to learn musically from them. As a visual/Painter Artist, my retirement has allowed me to immerse myself back into my Music past, playing guitar and bass in my own Home Studio. Today, it's all available to purchase at a fraction of the price of what EMI studio had back then but... I'm not a George Martin with his wisdom to produce the Greatest Musical treat the world has ever known. Thankfully, were have both the visual/musical impact of these guys available at the touch of a button. Reliving a past is even more refreshing than when it happened. Still, my heart leaps to their music every time I put it on. hahaha Alexa ! Play.....

[@jayrae6447]

The "supervoice" when John and Paul sing in unison (i.e. From Me To You, She Loves You, I Want to Hold Your Hand, etc.) was the hidden key to their phenomenal vocal sound - especially coming from a solid-state transistor or car radio back in 1963/64. Full, powerful and perfectly blended that no individual - even Elvis or the Everly Brothers - could hope to duplicate.

[@cindi1313]

What a treat! It's amazing to me how professional they were at such a young age. And it was great to hear them live, when you could still hear them, live!

[@eastwestbalance2482]

And in full suits! I can see the difficulty level! Love this hyperfocus on their musicianhood. Thanks!!!

[@jacquescousteau217]

It just hit me . Any other band would have brought the key down a full two semitone’s . They’re singing in key of D . It would have been easy to sing it in the key of C, but they went for , and by doing so it added so much to the “ feel “ of the song. I also noted how spot on George was when they were singing the triad as he’s in between John, and Paul vocally, that made Paul’s tenor easier to sing on pitch. If George had been flat or sharp it would have been next to impossible for Paul to hit what I assume would be an A before moving up again to an octave D - If I’m hearing it correctly - . And to think this was even before we in the States ever even heard them. Capitol Records was run by hearing impaired A&R men …

[@ungmd21]

John's harmony is more prominent in this recording. I love singing along with Paul or George's part to harmonize with John. I also wish we could see the head shakes with the "Woooo....." They were the perfect storm of composers, performers and personality coming together. This will probably never happen again. I was lucky to have seen it. This was a wonderful, joyful analysis

[@dmt87uk]

I always thought Paul/George's mike was only turned on in the last few seconds of She Loves You, and it's pretty much only John you hear.

[@loriematthews6418]

Great analysis! hearing John's voice crack, made me smile also. Because of him giving his all! So glad it's "NOT" perfect. For me, that made it even more special. ☺️ Thanks again Fil!🌷

[@robertakerman3570]

Likely intentional/John was one of a kind.

[@yes_head]

One thing that helped John was that "Twist and Shout" was always the set closer, so he knew he could give it everything he had left because it was the last song of the night.

[@timothydrumm2846]

FOUR brilliant musicians rockin' out as a TEAM! We now need this kind of POSITIVE Music, anew..in our lives!

[@MichaelLantz]

I was listening to an interview by members of The Isley Brothers" and they said when they saw the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan on February 9, 1964. One Isley Brother said "We are in Big Trouble Now, They got 2 guitar players and one of the Isley Brothers said "Yeah but we have Jimi (Jimi was playing behind the Isley Brothers as a back up guitar players in 1964)and the biggest smile came on Jimi Face, who was watching The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan at the time

[@markwestervelt9708]

Always amazing the microphones the Beatles used live. Only 2 and one mike always had a better quality than the other. Amazed how they just grabbed the gear plugged in and just played. Imagine if they had a sound board with a qualified sound engineer. John always had the best working microphone. Lol

[@wingsofpegasus]

And didn't have to share!😄

[@georgestevens1502]

​@@wingsofpegasusplenty of footage and photos of John and Paul sharing a mic. Gladvthey didn't have such soundboard mix. Sick of soundboard operators playing everything way too loud at live shows. No need for the guitars, bass and drums to be mic'ed. Only vocals and keyboard.

[@tjvanpopta]

1963 was the most significant year in popular music. The Beatles were first on the scène and they kicked down the doors for the intire British invasion. It,s still incredible how impactful they were. The swinging 60,s started in 1963. It truly was the best decade of music ever, period. So glad it was part of my life growing up. Now don,t forget, this was 1963 and the boys were in their early 20,s , and 2 (!) years later they recorded songs such as " nowhere man", " in my life" and " norwegian wood" . Amazing !

[@Slydeil]

The Beatles were the whole package, a great self contained band of musicians, vocalists, writers and performers. And i think their songs, and lead and harmony vocais distinguish them from everyone else. Two fantastic lead vocalists with John and Paul and with Georges abilities on harmony and a decent lead voice. John Lennon thought the Swedish performance was the best and true representation of their live sound.

[@petehealy9819]

Fascinating, and a great analysis, Fil, as always! I'm a 70yo lifelong Beatles fan, but I don't think I've ever heard this particular performance of "Twist and Shout." The tempo strikes me as almost sedate - and yet they pull it off beautifully because, well, they're the Beatles! I'm not sure very many other bands could do the same at that tempo.

[@TorToroPorco]

Hearing the Beatles a capella is such a magical experience. Ironic that this might be the only place to see this performance. As time passes and the remaining Beatles are gone this performance and Fil’s analysis will be viewed with great fondness. Fil & The Beatles passion for music are such an appropriate match.

[@ClepsidraSideral]

I see anything Beatles, I click! Great analysis, thank you for sharing that footage :3

[@sandrashuler9756]

You would never believe that they didnt have formal training for their voices. Its amazing how perfectly they harmonize! Plus their personalities and comradery make their performance outstanding. AND they are also adorable. Not only their looks but their gestures. TOP NOTCH ENTERTAINMENT!!! All time favorite of many of many. ❤❤ 26:58 ❤

[@jimbo92107]

Add to all that, they got a bunch of SWEDES excited. Maximum difficulty, performed with effortless ease and fun!

[@gregh2322]

Their musicianship came through on their records as well. I remember hearing their early records in the US and was blown away by their unique sound and lyrics.

[@michaelstewart8723]

The rapport they had with the audience, especially Macca, was amazing. And he still has that rapport to this day. I’ve seen McCartney half a dozen times. Last time at Yankee Stadium. After a few songs, as he usually does, they walked off and Paul comes back out alone with a ukelele. A screaming audience fell so silent, you could hear a pin drop while we all waited to see what he would say. This was the year Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter got his 3000th hit. He comes out, says hello and asks “Who is this guy Derek Jeter? I hear he has more hits than me.” The audience was firmly in his hands.

[@hiroehayes593]

I recorded this performance to my DVD disc when it was on KZbin thank God. I have it, along with all the others and love it 😊🎸

[@therealzilch]

The 45 of "She Loves You" (with "There's a Place" on the B side) was the very first record I bought, at age 13. The Beatles changed the landscape of popular music for the better. And my sainted grandmother Alva, who disdained rock, had to admit that she admired Paul for being "mischievous". Impeccable musicianship too.

[@BigStar303]

Not to sully a cherished memory of yours (the *feeling* is absolutely genuine!), but the B-side of "She Loves You" was actually "I'll Get You." "There's a Place" was the B-side of "Twist and Shout."

[@therealzilch]

@@BigStar303 Ah, thanks. I did have "Twist and Shout" too, and it's been a while since I looked at them.

[@donnatregaro7375]

Absolutely the greatest band of all. Fabulous analysis of this incredible performance of these two songs. Thank you so much, Fil, for the revisit. Truly feeling great after this one! Rock!!🥰

[@robertakerman3570]

Most influential 2 B sure!

[@charlesgriner8987]

It’s nice to see such admiration from two or three generations later. Course we all remember that they spent years singing in small clubs and very informal situations, and it shows when they got in this small group on television. They were much more formal when they were up on a stage.

[@WinItReigns]

There is just something so undeniable about how Great this band is. When a Band is Great, its just the best experience to listen and be immersed in the sounds. 😊😊😊😊

[@AugustMoon67]

This footage is from the Arena theatre, part of an amusement park. Two hundred yards away from the Circus theatre previously mentioned in this thread. A mile away from where my family was at the time, me not yet being born. Isn't it great that Paul's bess guitar here has just been returned to him!

[@c.e.anderson558]

Our guitar player, when he sang lead, used to rock up on the balls of his feet to go up to the top of his range. You can see John rock forward doing the same thing when he goes up. Just noticed that.

[@thomasgorman1535]

Watching you, watching them, and you smling while truly enjoying the complete musical journey... must have been me when I listened to them so many notes ago. Thank you.

[@Debbielein8190]

I could listen to you for hours talking about my favourite band.

[@FineArtsMusic]

Please analyse Elvis performing ‘Unchained Melody’ live, his voice is so powerful and the performance feels so authentic. Very emotive

[@OldiesMomma]

Hi fil . Charlena here . Just to tell you a story about the Beatles. My mom didn't like them. She asked us kids what movie drive in movie we wanted to see. We told her Hard Days Night. She thought that she would sleep thought it. But by the time it was over she was a fan also.

[@Resgerr]

A Hard Days Night

[@julzy3]

"With a love like that, you know you should be glad." Simple & straight forward like love should be. Twist & Shout always takes me to the parade scene in Ferris Bueller's Day Off. And John's raw vocals here remind me of later songs like Instant Karma. Thanks, Fil, for a fresh look at The Beatles.

[@nettycoleman6675]

So cool seeing Paul play the old bass that was returned to him just this week according to the news reports.

[@kimijonghighball9626]

Thanks for analyzing one of my favorite Beatles songs “Twist and Shout”, I know that it put a lot of stress on John’s vocal chords and that’s why it was the last song when performing live.

[@oldiesgeek454]

@kimi. They opened all their '64 Tour Shows with Twist And Shout. However, they always started at the midway point of the song. 😊

[@olga138]

These guys were so different at that time. We had Motown and Rock & Roll, but the Beatles were like nothing we had heard before.

[@MackAxyzz]

of all the beatles songs 'she loves you' just never gets old to me; that's the one that started it all IMO

[@MackAxyzz]

...and lennon was such a great rock lead vocalist back then

[@JenRoxRat]

Came for the rare Beatles performance, stayed for your music knowledge and beautiful smile, leaving with a bit of a crush. Why am I like this? 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@PaisleyPatchouli]

Here's living proof of the power from the 'ten thousand hours' of gigging in Hamburg they had under their belts. They were poised to conquer the world... and they did.

[@revgurley]

Thanks for this. My parents stopped listening to "pop" music shortly before The Beatles phenomenon happened, and they had broken up by the time I was old enough to listen to pop music in the 70s-80s. I got some John with Imagine, George with Got My Mind Set On You, and Paul...all over the place (especially his duets with Michael Jackson). I'm learning about this "gap" in historical memory of my family.

[@JanetteCHAN]

Love Got My Mind Set On You.

[@AlBarzUK]

I feel for you! 😧

[@roygoad2870]

Seen this many times, it’s around the time when they could still play live to a small audience. This was filmed in Sweden and at the time they had to play many gigs and they really never played better than this from the early days, as they were still proving themselves and developing their craft!