#Cavern Club 1963

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THE EARLY DAYS OF ROCK 'N' ROLL FANGIRLING -- THE EARLY LIVERPOOL YEARS.

PIC(S) INFO: Spotlight on a lunchtime audience of teenage girls at the Cavern Club in Liverpool, UK, c. December 1963, watching their favorite rock 'n' roll band, THE BEATLES.

"At The Cavern we were with the fans. They'd be at the door as we went in at lunchtime and they'd say, "Hey, John will you sing "Sweet Little Sixteen" for Margie and Pam?" on that level. That's the kind of thing I miss."

-- JOHN LENNON on the band's early days at the Cavern Club

"Girls kept their rollers in and jeans for the first groups. Then when it got near the time for the Beatles to come on, if there was a gang of four, say, they would go off in turns to the ladies with their little cases to get changed and made up. When THE BEATLES came on the look as if they’d just arrived."

-- MAUREEN COX (later Maureen Starkey) on THE BEATLES Cavern Club days

Sources: www.pinterest.com/pin/10696117839357174 & X (formerly Twitter).

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The Beatles' last concert at The Cavern. On August 3, 1963 they played at the legendary club for the last time. The popularity of the Beatles was far above the club🎍🪷🌵

That day, four boys performed for the last time at their house. They gave one last show in the legendary club where they were born in their city and where they performed almost 300 times since 1961🌺🌿🌸

George Harrison, the mystic… FB🍃🌷🌱

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LECTURE 5: INFLUENCES (PART 2): Since the days of The Quarrymen, the blokes in the band loved Carl Perkins. But they really began playing “Matchbox” with regularity in 1961, when the band was known as The Beatles.  They performed it countless times in their Hamburg days and their concerts at the Cavern in Liverpool. This July 30, 1963 version is from the magnificent LIVE AT THE BBC two-CD set, released in 1994. Ringo performs lead vocals on this version. 

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They Were at The Cavern Club on December 1963 for Beatles Colorization Twitter Reblogged

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Paul McCartney and John Lennon at the Cavern Club, photographed by Michael Ward, 19 February 1963

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august 3

1963

The Beatles play The Cavern Club in Liverpool for the last time. They played the first of their 292 shows there in 1961 when they made their debut performance.

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Cilla Black - Anyone Who Had A Heart

Song of the Day - “Anyone Who Had A Heart”

60 Years Ago Today, Cilla Black, the coatroom attendant at Liverpool’s now-famous Cavern Club, had her single, “Anyone Who Had A Heart” hit #1 on the British charts. This was Cilla Black’s first hit, and at 60 years and counting, this track is still the biggest selling single by a British female singer. Cilla Black was truly the girl next-door and was beloved by everybody who crossed her path. A protege of the Beatles, who were the regular band at the Cavern Club, Cilla worked her way out of the coatroom and got signed by Brian Epstein. George Martin produced her. This song was written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David for Dionne Warwick, and her version had already been released when Cilla made hers. Shirley Bassey had been the chosen one for the British version, but Bacharach wanted Cilla. He really felt her voice was right, and he felt that her being a Liverpool girl in that moment was a thing, saying, “It was late in 1963 and Liverpool was taking over popular music with some great songs and great people. There was an awareness that things would never be quite the same again—and Cilla Black was part of that." While Dionne’s version was a US hit, Black’s rendition found greater success in the UK, where it remained at the top of the chart for three weeks. This was and remains a sore subject for Dionne. Cilla would go on to have a long career and to capture the hearts of the British people. She was truly a favorite daughter. And maybe Britain’s best local-girl-makes-it-big story

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“It was very warm in the Cavern that night, though outside a wild December gale was blowing over the Mersey, and we left our coats with a chirpy cloakroom attendant with bright orange hair. George [Martin], who responds quickly to a feminine smile, was impressed enough to murmur to me: 'Pretty girl, Brian,' and I agreed. Her name was Priscilla and given second sight, we would all have been interested to know that eighteen months later that lively cloakroom girl was to emerge as Britain's leading girl singer with a season at the London Palladium and two magnificent discs far and away at the head of the record charts - 'Anyone Who Had a Heart' and You're My World'.

The girl, of course, was Cilla Black, then named Priscilla White. My lovely Cilla - one of the very great stars of the future - the most photographed girl in England, the singer everyone loves and admires but whom no one envies because of her utter simplicity.

Cilla was one of the girls who was always around the Cavern. She was a singer, I knew, but I had no idea that she took music seriously - practically everyone in and around the Cavern was some sort of singer or guitarist - and though I liked Cilla I had no ideas of management until midway through 1963.

I first heard her sing with the Beatles in Birkenhead but had not been greatly impressed because the acoustics had been wrong for her voice, but the next occasion was early one morning in the Blue Angel Club in Liverpool.

She looked, as always, magnificent - a slender graceful creature with the ability to shed her mood of dignified repose if she were singing a fast number. I watched her move and I watched her stand and I half closed my eyes and imagined her on a vast stage with the right lighting.

I was convinced she could become a wonderful artiste.”

- Brian Epstein, A Cellarful Of Noise

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The Beatles, “Rhythm And Blues Marathon” at The Cavern Club, Liverpool 3 Feb 1963

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George Harrison with fans at NEMS in Liverpool, and rehearsing at the Cavern on February 19, 1963; photos by Michael Ward/Getty Images.

“On the evening session [on February 23, 1962] at the Cavern, people were queuing just after midnight for the show the next day. George Harrison came in his Ford Anglia and asked them how long they had been waiting. He knew they would be out in the elements all night, and he went to the Pier Head and brought back twenty-five steak-and-kidney pies.” - Joey Shields, The Beatles in Liverpool (2012)

“George was one on his own though. I remember one night there were a couple of girls who wanted to come into the club but they didn’t have enough money.
They asked me but I told them I just couldn’t help — if I helped them out I’d have to do it for thousands of them. Just then George came up and asked what the problem was. When I told him he put a pound in my hand and asked me to give it to the girls without telling them where it had come from. They realized of course and started crying because they were so pleased.” - Pat Delaney (Cavern doorman), Yes magazine (Yeah! for this issue), November 1995

“I was there in those early Cavern days when you would talk to us at the lunch-hour sessions. You were a gentleman then and have remained one throughout your life. God Bless you George for the pleasure and happiness you brought to the lives of us 60's Liverpool kids.” - Sue Anderson, Your Tributes, BBC, November 30, 2001

“The world will not be the same without him in it. He was my special Beatle and I had the privilege of meeting them all several times in my teens. He was a lovely, gentle, unassuming man and if the world was full of people like him it would be a safe and peaceful place. God Bless until we meet in eternity. Love to his family.” - Pauleen F. (UK), Your Tributes, BBC, November 30, 2001 (x)

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George Harrison during a rehearsal at the Cavern Club, Liverpool, 1st February 1963.

(Photo by Michael Ward)

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September 20th 1963 - Paul and Ringo on holiday in Greece with Jane and Maureen🌺🌺🌺

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physically, I'm in bed. mentally, I'm at the cavern club on the 3rd of August 1963

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An Artist Profile: The Beatles

How Four Musicians from Liverpool Changed Music – The Beatles

In the world of music, some are icons, and then some are quite literally legends. The Beatles — John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr— are the legends I am referencing, by the way. These four men from Liverpool, were able to transform rock music, break several records, and capture the hearts of millions and billions. Their story is more than just one that seems to be extremely successful, it’s about a cultural revolution that began with catchy pop songs here and there, and ended with innovative albums that changed the course of popular music of that era (and even now, to be honest). Let us all dive into the amazing story of The Beatles, and how they very much shook the world as they stepped forward.  

From Liverpool to Legends: The Backstory

This story starts in the 1950s, in the city of Liverpool. John Lennon, a “Cheeky and rebellious teenager,” was leading in a skiffle band that was called “The Quarrymen.” Lennon soon met Paul McCartney, who was a talented musician with a knack for music and melody. Soon after, the two of them formed an instant bone through their shared love for American rock and roll. Not much long after, Paul introduced George Harrsion, who was a gifted guitarist and had a very quiet demeanor that kind of masked his amazing talent.

However, it wasn’t until Ringo Starr joined the band as their drummer in 1962 that the classic lineup for The Beatles was complete. Ringo’s unique drumming style added a new kind of energy to the group, which solidified their sound and vibe. After playing in countless gigs in Liverpool’s Cavern Club and grinding through several (grueling) performances, The Beatles developed an electrifying live show that was unlike anything anyone had heard before. 

Their manager, Brain Epstein, saw the band’s potential and helped polish their rough edges. Epstein’s business acumen and George Martin’s visionary production abilities helped The Beatles land a record deal with EMI’s Parlophone label. Their first single was “Love Me Do,” which was a modest hit, but it was just a taste of what was in store for them. 

The Birth of Beatlemania

By 1963, The Beatles exploded onto the UK music scene with songs like “Please Please Me” and “She Loves You.” These catchy beats, hooks, and harmonies, and boy-next-door charm drove the people wild and that’s how the phenomenon “Beatlemania” took over. Screaming fans packed venues and mobbed that band wherever they went.

Finally, in February of 1964, The Beatles arrived in the United States for the first time everrrr. Their appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show was one of their most defining moments and also one of the most defining moments in music history. Over 73 million viewers tuned in and America fell in love with The Beatles. The “British Invasion” officially began and suddenly, it was cool to be a mop-topped musician from England. 

The Beatles’s Sound: Constantly Evolving

If you only know The Beatles from their early hits, like “I Want to Hold Your Hand” and “Twist and Shout,” you might think of them as just another 1960s pop band. But as their fame grew, so did their ambition. By 1965, albums like “Help!” and “Rubber Soul” showed a different side of The Beatles. They began experimenting with new sounds, lyrical themes, and instruments.

Take “Norwegian Wood,” for example. It was one of the first mainstream songs to feature a sitar, which is an Indian instrument that George Harrision had become fascinated with. This was just the beginning of their creative journey. With “Revolver” (1966), the band dived even more into uncharted territory by blending rock, psychedelia, and avant-garde elements. 

Songs like “Tomorrow Never Knows” uses groundbreaking studio effects and “Elanor Rigby” told an almost haunting story backed up by a classical string quartet. The Beatles were no longer just a band–they were becoming musical pioneers.

Sgt. Pepper and the Summer of Love

In 1967, The Beatles released “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” an album that’s often recognized as one of the greatests of all time. It was a bold experiment and a concept album that took listeners on a psychedelic journey through different musical styles and themes. From the whimsical sounding “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” to the epic “A Day in the Life,” the album pushed the boundaries of what rock music could be.

“Sgt. Pepper’s” wasn’t just an album, it was a cultural landmark. It became the soundtrack to the “Summer of Love,” a moment when young people across the world embraced peace, love, and countercultural ideals and The Beatles were at the center of it all. They were seen as spokespeople for a generation that was looking for a change. 

The Breakup: All Things Must Pass

As The 1960s came to a close, cracks began to appear in the band's perfect image. The pressures of fame, creative differences, and personal conflicts started to strain their relationships. By 1969, the writing was on the wall. Their final albums, “The White Album,” “Abbey Road,” and “Let it Be,” are masterpieces that capture the band's raw talent and complex dynamics, but they also hinted at the end.

Their unfortunate split was official in 1970, shattering the hearts of fans around the world. But even though The Beatles were no longer together, their music continued to live on. 

Why the Beatles Still Matter Today

So, why do The Beatles still matter, even today? It’s not just because they wrote catchy songs (maybe it is a little bit), but it’s because they transformed what it meant to be a band. They set the standard for creativity in the studio, introduced new sounds and ideas into mainstream music, and influenced countless artists who followed. 

Their lyrics touched on everything from love and heartbreak to social issues and self-reflection. The Beatles weren’t afraid of evolving and that’s what makes their music timeless. Whether it’s the joyful innocence of “Here Comes the Sun” or the introspective melancholy of “Let It Be,” their songs have a way of connecting with all kinds of people. 

The Legacy of The Fab Four

More than five decades after their breakup, The Beatles remain one of the most beloved bands in the world. They’ve sold over 600 million albus, won several awards, and hold a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Their music continues to be discovered by new generations, showing us that their appeal is truly never ending.

What’s amazing about The Beatles is that they still feel fresh and relevant. Whether you’re dancing to “Twist and Shout” at a wedding, singing along to “Hey Jude” at a concert, or analyzing the layers of  “A Day in the Life,” their music is a part of our shared cultural fabric. 

In a way, The Beatles are more than just a band. They’re a phenomenon and a symbol of a time when music had the power to change the world. And as long as there are people who love music and love infinite versatility, The Beatles will continue to inspire, captivate, and bring joy.

Soooo… if you haven’t taken a deep dive into their music yet, what are you waiting for?

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1962 La primera aparición en televisión de The Beatles fue grabada por Granada TV, con sede en Manchester, que filmó una sesión a la hora del almuerzo, en The Cavern Club, en Liverpool (el concierto se mostró el 17 de octubre de 1962).1963 Billy J. Kramer And The Dakotas ocuparon el primer lugar en las UK Charts singles, con: “Bad To Me” – una canción que John Lennon les escribió durante sus…

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august 3, 1963

The Beatles play The Cavern Club in Liverpool for the last time. They played the first of their 292 shows there in 1961 when they made their debut performance.