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entertainment1 year ago•6 min saved

Disney+ Unveils 'Beatles '64': A New Look at the Fab Four's US Breakthrough

The Beatles' rapid rise to fame in the US is explored in the documentary 'Beatles '64,' with Paul McCartney suggesting their success was partly due to America seeking a lift after JFK's assassination. While some historians and scholars agree that The Beatles' youthful energy provided a needed distraction, others argue their success was more due to strategic appearances, like on the Ed Sullivan Show, and existing popularity. The connection between JFK's death and The Beatles' US breakthrough is seen as coincidental and fleeting by some experts.

via BBC.com|

#beatlemania #ed-sullivan-show #entertainment

music1 year ago•0 min saved

"Reviving Beatlemania: 60 Years Later"

DCist reflects on the 1964 Beatles concert in Washington DC, marking the band's first US performance, and the frenzy of "Beatlemania" that ensued, as fans packed the Washington Coliseum to witness the historic event.

via DCist|

#beatlemania #beatles #concert

music1 year ago•9 min saved

"Reviving Beatlemania: 60 Years Later, Boston DJ and Fans Keep the Magic Alive"

Sixty years ago, The Beatles made their legendary American debut on The Ed Sullivan Show, captivating a record-shattering 73 million viewers and ushering in a new era of pop culture. The night marked a turning point in the history of fandom, with teenage girl fans driving and defining the moment, and the Beatles inventing fun as we know it. Their exuberant performance and overwhelming fan hysteria transformed the concept of entertainment, leaving an indelible mark on music history and pop culture.

via Rolling Stone|

#american-debut #beatlemania #ed-sullivan-show