Tuesday 16 July 1963 | BBC Paris Studio, London
By July 1963 The Beatles were more than used to hard work. What was unusual about this day, however, was that they completed β in under eight hours β 18 songs for three editions of the BBC radio show Pop Go The Beatles.
At the BBC Paris Studio in London, they rehearsed and recorded the songs along with between-song banter. The three shows were broadcast on the BBC Light Programme on 6, 13 and 20 August 1963.
Programme 8 (3pm β 5.30pm)
Broadcast: 6 August 1963 | Guests: The Swinging Blue Jeans
- I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry (Over You) β released on Live At The BBC (1994)
- Crying, Waiting, Hoping β released on Live At The BBC (1994)
- Kansas City/Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey! β released on Live At The BBC (1994)
- To Know Her Is To Love Her β released on Live At The BBC (1994)
- The Honeymoon Song β released on Live At The BBC (1994)
- Twist And Shout β released on On Air β Live At The BBC Volume 2 (2013)
Programme 9 (6pm β 8.30pm)
Broadcast: 13 August 1963 | Guests: The Hollies
- Long Tall Sally β released on Live At The BBC (1994)
- Please Please Me β released on On Air β Live At The BBC Volume 2 (2013)
- She Loves You β broadcast only (unreleased; repeated in Programme 10)
- You Really Got A Hold On Me β broadcast only (unreleased)
- I'll Get You β broadcast only (unreleased)
- I Got A Woman β released on Live At The BBC (1994)
Programme 10 (8.45pm β 10.30pm)
Broadcast: 20 August 1963 | Guests: Russ Sainty and the Nu-Notes
- She Loves You β repeated from Programme 9
- Words Of Love β released on On Air β Live At The BBC Volume 2 (2013)
- Glad All Over β released on Live At The BBC (1994)
- I Just Don't Understand β released on Live At The BBC (1994)
- Devil In Her Heart β released on the Baby It's You single
- Slow Down β released on Live At The BBC (1994)
Key Facts: 16 July 1963
| Date | Tuesday 16 July 1963 |
| Venue | BBC Paris Studio, London |
| Shows recorded | Programmes 8, 9 and 10 of Pop Go The Beatles |
| Songs recorded | 18 (in under 8 hours) |
| Broadcast dates | 6, 13 and 20 August 1963 (BBC Light Programme) |
| Guests | The Swinging Blue Jeans (Prog 8); The Hollies (Prog 9); Russ Sainty and the Nu-Notes (Prog 10) |
The BBC Paris Studio, Lower Regent Street, London β where The Beatles recorded three editions of Pop Go The Beatles on 16 July 1963.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was Pop Go The Beatles?
Pop Go The Beatles was a BBC radio series broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in 1963, featuring The Beatles performing live in the studio alongside guest acts. The series ran for 15 episodes between June and September 1963.
How many songs did The Beatles record on 16 July 1963?
The Beatles recorded 18 songs in under eight hours on 16 July 1963 at the BBC Paris Studio, covering three complete editions of Pop Go The Beatles.
Were the Pop Go The Beatles recordings released?
Many recordings were released on Live At The BBC (1994) and On Air β Live At The BBC Volume 2 (2013). Some tracks including You Really Got A Hold On Me and I'll Get You from Programme 9 remain officially unreleased.
Who were the guest acts on 16 July 1963?
The Swinging Blue Jeans (Programme 8), The Hollies (Programme 9), and Russ Sainty and the Nu-Notes (Programme 10).
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