Once again, it’s time for this week’s BROW. On August 18, 1965, three days after the historical Shea Stadium concert that kicked off their 1965 US tour, The Beatles were cooking down in Georgia for their big show at the Atlanta Stadium, where they once again performed on a baseball diamond. Toward the end of the set, Paul has apparently broken a bass string and John takes it upon himself to ad-lib to the frenzied audience while the situation is rectified. Then the band launches into their new single Help!, which had just been released the previous month to promote the then-new movie we all know and love by the same title. Everything comes off well, other than John’s little vocal flub-up in the second verse. I’m sharing this little piece of history in hopes that you can excuse the fidelity issues, as I don’t think there is a surviving recording of it in any better condition. Enjoy…
The Beatles - Help!
Ticket for The Beatles Atlanta gig, August 1965
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Wonderful. Even in the midst of all that screaming and lousy equipment, they were a fantastic live band.
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