The Beatles - The First Broadcasts - 10" Vinyl

In the spring of 1962 the Beatles were heroes in Liverpool, but their ever radio session was recorded in Manchester. One evening in March they performed three cover versions, which were broadcast on the BBC's Light Programme the following afternoon. Three months later just after their first EMI session - they appeared on the same show, this time performing a Lennon-McCartney original, Ask Me Why - the first of their songs to be broadcast. By then, drummer Pete Best's days with the group were numbered, making the recordings presented here a fascinating time capsule. Background notes and images are included.

Track Listing

SIDE A

March 7th 1962 broadcast on March 8th 1962

1 MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE 2.21

2 DREAM BABY (HOW LONG MUST I DREAM) 1.54

3 PLEASE MISTER POSTMAN 2.16

SIDE B

June 11th 1962 broadcast on 15th June 1962

1 ASK ME WHY 2.30

2 BESAME MUCHO 2.40

3 A PICTURE OF YOU 2.22

These are the first performances of the Beatles broadcast on the radio, with their original drummer Pete Best who was later replaced by Ringo Starr.

John Lennon - vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica

Paul McCartney - vocals, bass

George Harrison - vocals, lead guitar

Pete Best-drums, vocals