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(Saturday, October 3, 1964, afternoon BST) — The Beatles took the stage at Granville Studio this afternoon in London to record an appearance for the American music television show Shindig!.
The British band performed three songs for a select audience of London-based Beatles Fan Club members, delivering energetic renditions of “Kansas City/Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey!,” “I’m A Loser,” and “Boys.”
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All vocals are live except the three part harmonies in “Kansas City.” The instruments were pre-recorded before the actual show.
Following a day of rehearsals, the Fab Four were joined by other popular acts, including Sandie Shaw, PJ Proby, The Karl Denver Trio, Tommy Quickly, Sounds Incorporated, and Lyn Cornell.
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The Beatles also participated in the show’s finale alongside The Karl Denver Trio.
The episode, featuring this special British-themed edition of Shindig!, was broadcast in the United States by ABC on Oct. 7, 1964, but was never aired in Britain.
