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^^ Last photo.

I love great stage shots like this. One thing that caught my eye: Only one microphone up front? There were usually two but there is not one at John's normal spot (in front of George in this case). Or was it temporarily moved, for whatever reason, in front of the drums?

Then, the set of photos above that, I think this is the only time I have seen the bass drum head off-kilter!

In February 1964 the Beatles began their American journey there and ten years later they attempted to reunite in the same spot to sign legal documents that would formally dissolve their partnership. However, "John didn’t show up. 'He wouldn’t come across the park!' Paul McCartney said.
'I had flown in from England, and John wouldn’t show up. George got on the phone and yelled, ’Take those fracking shades off and come over here.’ John still wouldn’t come over. He had a balloon delivered with a sign saying ‘Listen to this balloon.’ It was all quite far out.'"

Yoko strikes again

Brammy, on page 101, you posted this pic: (sorry for the size - how is it that you attach images?)



This picture was new to me but seemed strangely familiar. Then it hit me and I went on a search. Back on page 67, you had posted this one:



This is the same venue! I had the second photo pinned to my bedroom wall when I was a kid (from Post or Life magazine?).

Back when you had posted this I thought there was some discussion around "what is that box on the floor by John's acoustic - a tape recorder?" I do not recall any definitive answer but, now that we have this front-angled shot, it looks like a power box. In the top photo, look at the similar box in front of the piano, behind Paul. Could be an "extension cord" of sorts for the amps to plug into. Does that make sense?

Does anyone know the venue? Awesome photos.

how is it that you attach images?

I just attach photos ("upload attachment"") and then place them "in-line". Beforehand, I will often run them through a photo editor to change size, sharpen, lighten, etc.
...how did you get these pix to appear so large on RR page without having to click on the image?

Yes, same venue.... good catch. These are two of the all-time great pix. I haven't been able to find out exactly what gig that is from.

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10 January 1962: Brian Epstein* approached the BBC to request an audition for The Beatles.

In response The Beatles were invited to an audition at Broadcasting House, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester on 12 February 1962.

They performed : Till There Was You, Like Dreamers Do, Memphis Tennessee and Hello Little Girl. Pete Best was on drums at this point.

No recordings were made but they passed the audition with the producer Peter Pilbeam remarking 'Yes' for John's vocals 'No' for Paul. He also stated 'Unusual group, not as rocky as most, more Country & Western with a tendency to play music'. Anyway, contract was signed on 20 February 1962 for the group to
appear in their programme 'Teenager Turn'. Recorded on 7 March 1962
Transmitted on 8 March 1962. 5.00pm - 5.30pm

Producer - Peter Pilbeam, Director - Bernard Herrman, Presenter - Ray Peters.

This is the first time The Beatles appeared for the BBC. And it was the first that the group wore their famous suits under Brian's instructions. The show featured three numbers that were transmitted. These were: Memphis Tennessee, Dream Baby (How long must I dream), Please Mr Postman. Pete Best was on drums.

Hello Little Girl was also performed at the recording but never transmitted. To date no recording of this has turned up. None of the versions appeared on the Beatles At The Beeb Double CD released on 30 November 1994.[/i]

CARROL ‘MR STAR MAKER’ LEVIS’S ‘TV STAR SEARCH’ AT THE HIPPODROME THEATRE, HYDE ROAD, ARDWICK, MANCHESTER

John, Paul and George performed as Johnny and the Moondogs.

This was an audition was for an appearance on the Carroll Levis ATV show ‘DISCOVERIES’ - a major show in its day broadcasting across the nation.

After coming through several heats in Liverpool Johnny and the Moondogs were invited to take part in the finals in Manchester.

With little money between them the three lads managed to arrive at the Ardwick Empire Theatre, Manchester to perform their repertoire on
Sunday 15 November 1959.

When they walked onto the stage they were asked where was the drummer? They replied ‘ The rhythm’s in the guitars!’

They performed Buddy Holly’s ‘Think It Over’ and ‘Rave On’.

Unfortunately the story goes that the show overran and with no additional funds to return home by train they had to get the last bus home.

The final result escaping them as they were forced to leave early.

The result was given based on audience applause – the CLAP-O-METER!

They returned to Liverpool down and despondent although John had something to cheer about. He conveniently relieved someone of their guitar upon his
departure from the theater.
Paul McCartney remembers –

“Me, John and George went to Manchester, Ardwick Empire I think it was, where Carroll Levis had the discovery show. He was the Hughie Green of his day.”
“ We’d heard this was on and went under our own steam, by train, and we rehearsed ‘Think It Over’ and ‘Rave On’ by Buddy Holly.
I think it had just come out as a record?”

“John didn’t have a guitar but George and I did. There was just three of us and John would stand in the middle and put his arm round both me and George and kinda look dead casual…he’d sing it and we’d play the guitars.”

“It was our sort of stage act and we did it, ‘Think It Over’ and ‘Wey Hey Hey!’ and so on, only to receive a thank you , thumbs down, goodbye…you won’t be needed.”

“So that was it. We left in a hurry from that place and as such we nearly always lost talent shows!”

brammy wrote:...how did you get these pix to appear so large on RR page without having to click on the image?

Clicked on "Img" and pasted the imageshack URL. I DID have to get them below 800x600 first, though. Just used MS Paint. When you hit Preview, if it is too large, it will complain.

yea, I see.... what I do is download and save the pix on my external drive before massaging it and posting it.