The Beatles live: Prince Of Wales Theatre, London – 31 May 1964
Sunday 31 May 1964 | Live
Prince Of Wales Theatre, Coventry Street, London, England
On Sunday 31 May 1964, The Beatles performed two shows at the Prince Of Wales Theatre in London — the fifth of seven concerts in the Pops Alive! series, promoted by Brian Epstein and held on consecutive Sunday nights at the venue.
Pops Alive!
Pops Alive! was a concert series conceived and promoted by The Beatles' manager Brian Epstein, running across seven consecutive Sunday evenings at the Prince Of Wales Theatre in London's West End. The series showcased some of the biggest names in British pop, with The Beatles topping the bill throughout.
The 31 May bill featured an impressive lineup alongside The Beatles:
- Kenny Lynch
- Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers
- The Vernons Girls
- The Lorne Gibson Trio
- The Chants
- The Harlems
The Setlist
The Beatles performed the same seven-song set at both shows:
- 'Can't Buy Me Love'
- 'All My Loving'
- 'This Boy'
- 'Roll Over Beethoven'
- 'Till There Was You'
- 'Twist And Shout'
- 'Long Tall Sally'
Ringo's New Ludwig Kit
The day also marked a notable moment for Ringo Starr. Prior to the concerts, he took delivery of a brand new Ludwig drum kit worth £350 from Drum City, London's premier drum shop. Ludwig kits had become synonymous with Ringo's sound and image, and the distinctive oyster black pearl finish would become one of the most iconic drum setups in rock history.
Key Facts: 31 May 1964
- Venue: Prince Of Wales Theatre, London
- Concert series: Pops Alive! (5th of 7)
- Promoter: Brian Epstein
- Shows: Two (matinee and evening)
- Also on the bill: Kenny Lynch, Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers, the Vernons Girls, the Lorne Gibson Trio, the Chants, the Harlems
- Songs performed: Can't Buy Me Love, All My Loving, This Boy, Roll Over Beethoven, Till There Was You, Twist And Shout, Long Tall Sally
- Notable: Ringo collected a new Ludwig drum kit (£350) from Drum City, London
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Pops Alive!?
Pops Alive! was a concert series promoted by Brian Epstein, held on seven consecutive Sunday nights at the Prince Of Wales Theatre in London. The Beatles topped the bill throughout the run.
What songs did The Beatles play at the Prince Of Wales Theatre on 31 May 1964?
The Beatles performed seven songs: 'Can't Buy Me Love', 'All My Loving', 'This Boy', 'Roll Over Beethoven', 'Till There Was You', 'Twist And Shout', and 'Long Tall Sally'.
Who else performed at the Pops Alive! concert on 31 May 1964?
The bill also featured Kenny Lynch, Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers, the Vernons Girls, the Lorne Gibson Trio, the Chants, and the Harlems.
What drum kit did Ringo Starr buy on 31 May 1964?
Ringo took delivery of a brand new Ludwig drum kit worth £350 from Drum City in London, prior to the concerts that evening.
How many Pops Alive! concerts were there?
There were seven Pops Alive! concerts in total, held on consecutive Sunday nights at the Prince Of Wales Theatre. The 31 May 1964 show was the fifth.
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