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The Beatles

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W. W. Norton & Company, 1985 - Biography & Autobiography - 419 pages
In this behind-the-scenes look at the most famous musical group in history, Hunter Davies gives the complete story of the Beatles. First published in 1968, this revised edition has added information including a new introduction and three updated appendices: Beatles Places, Beatles Memorabilia, and Beatles Books. As the only authorized biographer Davies had full access to the Fab Four, as well as their help and encouragement. He spent eighteen months with them when they were at the peak of their musical genius and at the pinnacle of their popularity, making a mark on history and popular culture that would never fade. Davies stayed on with the Beatles through their breakup and remained friends with the individual members afterwards, enabling him to write the continuing story of their solo careers.
  

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Worthwhile as a study of the early Beatles written at the time. The author had access to the actual Fab Four and knew them personally, so he has quotes that are his alone. His psychological insights ... Read full review

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User Review  - Alondra Maldonado - Goodreads

When you hear the two words: “the Beatles”, what image immediately pops into your head? Abbey Road? Yellow Submarine? Waving 'hello' at the JFK airport? Screaming fans? Who? Of course not! You'd have ... Read full review

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Contents

Introduction
ix
Liverpool I
1
Liverpool
3
John
5
John and the Quarrymen
13
Paul
22
Paul and the Quarrymen
29
George
35
Ringo with the Beatles
149
George Martin and Dick James
159
Touring
168
Beatlemania
179
U S A
189
Britain and Back to the U S A
199
The End of Touring
207
The Death of Brian Epstein
216

George and the Quarrymen
42
John at Art College
47
From Quarrymen to Moondogs
54
Stu and Scotland and the Silver Beatles
59
The Casbah
68
Hamburg
75
Astrid and Klaus
81
LiverpoolLitherland and Cavern
89
Marking TimeLiverpool and Hamburg
102
Brian Epstein
112
Brian Signs the Beatles
123
Decca and Pete Best
130
Ringo
141
Friends and Parents
239
The Beatles Empire
253
The Beatles and Their Music
261
John
285
Paul
300
George
312
Ringo
327
End Bit
339
Beatles Records
380
Beatles Places
401
Index
407
Copyright

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About the author (1985)

Hunter Davies spent 18 months with the Beatles starting in 1967. He is a journalist and the author of more than 30 books including "The Glory Game," "A Walk Around the Lake," and the biographies "Columbus" and "Wordsworth,

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TitleThe Beatles
AuthorHunter Davies
Edition2, illustrated, reprint, revised
PublisherW. W. Norton & Company, 1985
ISBN0393315711, 9780393315714
Length419 pages
Subjects ›  › 

Biography & Autobiography / Composers & Musicians
Biography & Autobiography / Entertainment & Performing Arts
Biography & Autobiography / General
Music / Genres & Styles / Rock
  
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