Pop at the pictures: the Beatles sweep all before them in 1963

In 1963, the Beatles became the biggest band in Britain. Here are some authentic slices of the hysteria that greeted their concerts, courtesy of the British Pathé newsreel archiveAlong with much of the mainstream British media, Pathé came to the Beatles comparatively late in 1963. Its October feature Tribute to Disc Stars is the first clip I've found that mentions the group, and that's in the context of a Variety Club bash at the Savoy – a 60s equivalent of today's BPI awards. Here is the Br...

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12:33 on November 28 2012

Tribute to Disc Stars - 1963 British Pathé video

Guardian Music — Pathé first caught up with the Beatles in October 1963 at the Savoy Hotel in London, where they were guests at a Variety Club bash, alongside the likes of Frank Ifield, ... more info

15:29 on November 28 2012

Pop at the pictures: the Beatles sweep all before them in 1963

Guardian Music — In 1963, the Beatles became the biggest band in Britain. Here are some authentic slices of the hysteria that greeted their concerts, courtesy of the British Pathé newsre... more info

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