The Beatles tape appearance for BBC radio’s ‘Pop Go The Beatles’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 2 1963)


Video: 'That's All Right (Mama)'

(Tuesday July 2, 1963, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — One day after recording the band’s fourth single, “She Loves You,” The Beatles performed tonight for the BBC Light Programme Pop Go The Beatles at Studio 5, Maida Vale Studios in London.


Video: 'Carol (Live At The BBC For "Pop Go The Beatles" / 16th July, 1963)'

Rehearsals and recording took place between 6.30 and 9.30pm, with The Beatles performing nine songs: “That’s All Right (Mama),” “There’s A Place,” “Carol,” “Soldier Of Love,” “Lend Me Your Comb,” “Clarabella,” “Three Cool Cats,” “Sweet Little Sixteen,” and “Ask Me Why” for broadcast on July 16, 1963, at 5:00 p.m.


Video: 'What Is It, George? (Live At The BBC For "Pop Go The Beatles" / 16th July, 1963)'

Following the success of the first four editions of The Beatles’ BBC radio show Pop Go The Beatles, the corporation decided to commission a further 11 editions. The first in this new run was recorded today.


Video: 'Soldier Of Love (Live At The BBC For "Pop Go The Beatles" / 16th July, 1963)'

A new presenter, Rodney Burke, replaced Lee Peters for these 11 shows. This fifth edition had Duffy Power with the Graham Bond Quartet as guests.


Video: 'Lend Me Your Comb (Anthology 1 Version)'


Video: 'A Little Rhyme (Live At The BBC For "Pop Go The Beatles" / 16th July, 1963)'


Video: 'Clarabella (Live At The BBC For "Pop Go The Beatles" / 16th July, 1963)'