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(Thursday, September 17, 1964, evening CDT; during The Beatles’ 1964 North American tour) — A sightseeing trip to New Orleans was abruptly altered for The Beatles today when a lucrative offer lured the British invasion to the Midwest.
Music mogul Charles O. Finley reportedly waved a $150,000 check at the band’s manager, Brian Epstein, securing their appearance in Kansas City.
The Fab Four faced a barrage of familiar questions at a press conference this evening at the Hotel Muehlebach, offering a mix of expected and unexpected responses.
When queried about their future plans beyond the current frenzy, Paul McCartney predicted a songwriting partnership with John Lennon, while George Harrison expressed interest in pursuing basketball.
The duo also revealed the recording of an unreleased album during their Hollywood stay, intended as a concert souvenir rather than a commercial product.
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Dismissing inquiries about religion and politics, John Lennon asserted the band’s disinterest in such matters. A suggestion for a film based on their Liverpool days was met with skepticism, with Lennon stating, “We couldn’t put that kind of thing on the screen. Not yet, anyway.”
When asked to name the most exciting woman they’ve encountered, Lennon playfully responded, “Ringo’s mother’s pretty hot.”
Photographer Curt Gunther, known for his work in the book “Beatles ’64: A Hard Day’s Night in America,” questioned the band’s opinion of the press, eliciting a humorous, if somewhat caustic, reply: “Good, except for you. We’re sick of you.”
In a separate interview apparently from this same date, Kane informs Paul that on the day they perform in Dallas, presidential candidates Lyndon Johnson and Barry Goldwater will both be appearing at a convention.
Making the obvious connection between Dallas and presidents, Paul says, “I’ve heard a lot about that place. You know what I mean? It should be hectic.”
