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As if there were any doubt, this February 11, 1964 show (just days after their triumphant debut on Ed Sullivan's TV show) proves that the Beatles were one rockin' little combo, whatever the situation. The sound was awful, the din of the audience almost constant. Also, the concert set-up was in-the-round--but only Ringo Starr's rickety little drum riser could rotate, so during several songs the other three Fabs were obliged to turn their backs on their own amps to face the rest of the audience! No matter; they roar through their eight-tune set with palpable, irresistible energy--just check out "I Saw Her Standing There.&quo
As if there were any doubt, this February 11, 1964 show (just days after their triumphant debut on Ed Sullivan's TV show) proves that the Beatles were one rockin' little combo, whatever the situation. The sound was awful, the din of the audience almost constant. Also, the concert set-up was in-the-round--but only Ringo Starr's rickety little drum riser could rotate, so during several songs the other three Fabs were obliged to turn their backs on their own amps to face the rest of the audience! No matter; they roar through their eight-tune set with palpable, irresistible energy--just check out "I Saw Her Standing There." Sure, the black-and-white footage is grainy, and the audio's lousy. But this document of the group at their early peak is a must-have for true believers. Considerable file footage and audio clips from the period help fill out both the concert program and an accompanying trivia quiz. --Sam Graham
This two hour and 35 minute DVD program has been Digitally Mastered in 5.1 Digital Surround Sound. In addition to the concert and great Beatles interviews we have also included an interactive Beatles Trivia Game that combines questions with illustrated answers, and will certainly test the limits of your Beatles knowledge. THE BEATLES IN WASHINGTON, D.C. was the first show performed by the most celebrated group in music history during their first visit to the United States in 1964. It captures the magic and excitement surrounding THE BEATLES and features the Fab Four singing live at the height of Beatlemania.
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Manufacturer: Mvd Visual
Release date: 30 January 2007
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 0025493153897 UPC: 025493153897
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