The Beatles perform four songs for BBC radio’s ‘Easy Beat’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 19 1963)


Video: 'Some Other Guy (Live At The BBC For "Easy Beat" / 23rd June, 1963)'

(Wednesday, June 19, 1963, 8:45-9:45 p.m. British Summer Time) — The Beatles performed four songs tonight for the BBC Light Programme Easy Beat in front of an audience of screaming fans at London’s Playhouse Theatre.

The Beatles’ second appearance on the BBC radio show Easy Beat necessitated a rush back to London following Paul McCartney’s 21st birthday celebrations in Liverpool.


Video: 'Thank You Girl (Live At The BBC For "Easy Beat" / 23rd June, 1963)'

The rock music band played “Some Other Guy,” “A Taste Of Honey,” “Thank You Girl” and “From Me To You” for broadcast on June 23, 1963, at 10:31 a.m.