The Beatles had many peaks in their career, but their August 15, 1965 concert at Shea Stadium may be the high point. It was certainly their ultimate live performance and the pinnacle of Beatlemania. On this episode, I'm joined by author Laurie Jacobson; her new book, "Top Of The Mountain", tells the story of that record-breaking concert. It's a behind-the-scenes look at the events leading up to the performance, including the tale of the man who made it all happen, Sid Bernstein.

More on Laurie's book here:

https://www.lauriejacobson.com/Beatles.php

And check out our other Beatles episodes:

The Beatles – “Rain”

Special Edition: The Beatles “Get Back” Documentary

The Beatles – “Hey Jude” (with special guest James Campion)

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