Groovy Beatles pictures

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The Beatles released their first album in 1963, and not long after, Beatlemania took over. Japan was no exception, as evidenced by this obscure but enthusiastic imitation band called the Tokyo Beatles. Like The Beatles, the band emulated the signature British hairstyles. Costumes (and guitars), however, were more makeshift.
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The Tokyo Beatles released just one album in 1964 called Please Please Me....it had only four tracks:

1. I Want To Hold Your Hand
2. Please Please Me
3. Can’t Buy Me Love
4. Twist And Shout

Apparently there were also singles.
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Their covers were a mix of Japanese and English, with the verse mainly in Japanese and elements of the chorus in English.
Despite having a short career (they broke up in the mid-’60s), they captured audiences.
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enjoy.....

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Great double neck instrument!
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looks like a guitar/ bass combo
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With the two neck in what most of us consider the correct positions.
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Maybe they were the first band to play Big Bottom
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Boooo! This thread used to be about The Beatles only and you guys had to go and wreck it! Boooo!
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Yea! Booooooooo!
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Well. This thread is titled "Groovy Beatles pictures". Not "Groovy British Beatles pictures". The offending band is the Beatles. Sure The Tokyo Beatles. But still The Beatles. :mrgreen:
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Badanovski wrote:Well. This thread is titled "Groovy Beatles pictures". Not "Groovy British Beatles pictures". The offending band is the Beatles. Sure The Tokyo Beatles. But still The Beatles. :mrgreen:
You're full of ****! :roll:
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DavyR wrote:
Badanovski wrote:Well. This thread is titled "Groovy Beatles pictures". Not "Groovy British Beatles pictures". The offending band is the Beatles. Sure The Tokyo Beatles. But still The Beatles. :mrgreen:
You're full of ****! :roll:
David.... lighten up already.......
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Here is a great one...... one I've never seen before......
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a note from John...... anyone care to translate?
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Cool photo above, I see where Steve Martin got the idea for an arrow through his head................ :mrgreen:
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