Before They Were Beatles

Episode 21 - Suits and Star Club


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The Beatles make their radio debut, change leather for suits, and make a return to Hamburg.

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This is the story of how one of the thousands of amateur British schoolboy skiffle bands in the mid-1950s evolved into the beginnings of the greatest band in popular history. It’s a story of hope, creativity, and exploring musical boundaries. It’s also a story of tragedy, coincidence, and at times just sheer luck.

It is a story of beginnings, the story of John, Paul, George, and Ringo - Before They Were Beatles.

The music heard in this episode included:

  • The Beatles - Money (Intro from Decca auditions)
  • The Beatles - Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)
  • Royal Waterford Showband - Hucklebuck
  • Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
  • Roy Young - Hey Little Girl
  • Gene Vincent - Be Bop Lula ‘62
  • Tony Sheridan  & The Beat Brothers - Sweet Georgia Brown
  • Tony Sheridan - Swanee River
  • Tony Sheridan  - Skinnie Minny
  • You can find full versions of the music heard in this episode in the dedicated Before They Were Beatles Podcast YouTube channel -

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    The Before They Were Beatles Podcast is a production of  Megrin Entertainment, a division of 4Js Group LLC.

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