Wednesday 17 July 1963 | Playhouse Theatre, London
On 17 July 1963, The Beatles recorded their third of four sessions for the BBC radio show Easy Beat at the Playhouse Theatre in London, performing in front of a studio audience from 8.45pm to 9.45pm.
The hour-long show was broadcast on the BBC Light Programme on 21 July 1963 from 10.30am.
Songs Performed
- I Saw Her Standing There
- A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues
- There's A Place
- Twist And Shout
Key Facts
| Date recorded | Wednesday 17 July 1963 |
| Venue | Playhouse Theatre, London |
| Recording time | 8.45pm ā 9.45pm |
| Audience | Studio audience |
| Broadcast date | 21 July 1963, 10.30am |
| Broadcast station | BBC Light Programme |
| Easy Beat session number | 3rd of 4 |
About Easy Beat
Easy Beat was a popular BBC Light Programme show that featured live performances from leading pop acts of the day. The Beatles recorded four sessions for the programme in 1963, making it one of the key BBC radio shows of their early career alongside Pop Go The Beatles, Saturday Club and Here We Go. The Playhouse Theatre on the Embankment was one of the BBC's principal London recording venues during this period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What did The Beatles perform on Easy Beat on 17 July 1963?
The Beatles performed I Saw Her Standing There, A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues, There's A Place and Twist And Shout at the Playhouse Theatre, London on 17 July 1963 for BBC Easy Beat.
When was The Beatles' Easy Beat session broadcast?
The session recorded on 17 July 1963 was broadcast on the BBC Light Programme on 21 July 1963 from 10.30am.
How many Easy Beat sessions did The Beatles record?
The Beatles recorded four sessions for BBC Easy Beat in 1963. The 17 July 1963 session was their third.
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