The Beatles

First U.S. Visit

Label: Apple 07243 5 99360 9 3

This is an archive footage documentary of the Beatles' first visit to America in February 1964, which is a
day-by-day look at The Beatles' first tour in the USA, beginning with their arrival on February 7, 1964. 

Featured is off-stage footage of the four band members on the road and in their hotel rooms as they sample American
culture and clown around. 

Included is never-before-seen coverage of their activities in New York, Washington D.C., and Miami shot by the Maysles Brothers (the 
masterminds behind the pioneering Rolling Stones documentary GIMME SHELTER). 

It also includes three of The Beatles unforgettable performances on the Ed Sullivan Show--preserved intact. 

 1. "The Beatles First U.S. Visit" Film    
 2. Commentary by film director Albert Maysles    
 3. "The Making Of" The First U.S. Visit    
 4. All My Loving (The Ed Sullivan Show (NYC #1))   
 5. Till There Was You (The Ed Sullivan Show (NYC #1))   
 6. She Loves You (The Ed Sullivan Show (NYC #1))   
 7. I Want To Hold Your Hand (The Ed Sullivan Show (NYC #1))   
 8. I Saw Her Standing There (The Washington Coliseum Concert)   
 9. I Wanna Be Your Man (The Washington Coliseum Concert)   
10. She Loves You (The Washington Coliseum Concert)   
11. The Ed Sullivan Show (Miami)   
12. From Me To You (The Ed Sullivan Show (Miami))   
13. This Boy (The Ed Sullivan Show (Miami))   
14. All My Loving (The Ed Sullivan Show (Miami))   
15. Twist And Shout (The Ed Sullivan Show (NYC #2))   
16. Please, Please Me (The Ed Sullivan Show (NYC #2))   
17. I Want To Hold Your Hand (The Ed Sullivan Show (NYC #2)) 

© 2009 David Laurie