Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Cincinnati Gardens, Cincinnati, USA (Thursday 27th August 1964)'

(Thursday, August 27, 1964, 9:35 p.m. EDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — The Beatles electrified 14,000 fans tonight at Cincinnati Gardens in Ohio, despite nearly being derailed by a Musicians’ Union demand to include local bands in the lineup.

The union withdrew their request following a passionate telephone campaign by Beatles fans.

The Fab Four arrived at the venue at 6:00 p.m. EDT, taking time to chat with Elvis Presley (on the telephone) backstage before holding a press conference.

They hit the stage at 9:35 p.m., thrilling the crowd with their presence.

The Cincinnati Enquirer headlined its coverage “Teenagers Revel In Madness: Young Fans Drop Veneer Of Civilization For Beatles,” highlighting the 115-degree heat, fainting fans, and hysterical scenes.

A local TV technician even tried to measure the crowd’s noise but had to abandon the effort when his equipment overloaded.

The Beatles delivered their standard 12-song set: “Twist And Shout,” “You Can’t Do That,” “All My Loving,” “She Loves You,” “Things We Said Today,” “Roll Over Beethoven,” “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “If I Fell,” “I Want To Hold Your Hand,” “Boys,” “A Hard Day’s Night,” and “Long Tall Sally.”

Post-concert, The Beatles swiftly departed in Cadillac limousines to Lunken Airport, with their chartered plane taking off just after midnight and landing in New York City at 2:55 a.m. EDT.