The Beatles rock Dundee’s Caird Hall as Autumn UK Tour rolls through Scotland 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Caird Hall, Dundee, Scotland (Tuesday 20th October 1964)'

(Tuesday, October 20, 1964, shows scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.; during The Beatles’ 1964 Autumn UK Tour) — The Beatles made a triumphant return to Dundee’s Caird Hall tonight for their second and final performance at the venue, having previously graced its stage on Oct. 7, 1963.

This marked the eighth stop on their 1964 British tour and the second of three consecutive Scottish nights.


Video: 'The Beatles Live At The Caird Hall, Dundee, Scotland (Tuesday 20th October 1964)' (actually ABC Cinema, Edinburgh, Scotland, Oct. 19, 1964)

The band delivered two electrifying shows, each a showcase of their dynamic setlist, which included hits like “Twist And Shout,” “Money (That’s What I Want),” and “Can’t Buy Me Love.”

Their performance was valued at £850, reflecting their immense popularity and demand.


Video: 'Beatles 1964 Autumn Tour interview in Scotland'

The setlist for the evening featured ten of their biggest tracks: “Things We Said Today,” “I’m Happy Just To Dance With You,” “I Should Have Known Better,” “If I Fell,” “I Wanna Be Your Man,” “A Hard Day’s Night,” and “Long Tall Sally.”

Supporting acts for the tour included The Rustiks, Sounds Incorporated, Michael Haslam, The Remo Four, Tommy Quickly, and Mary Wells, with Bob Bain as the compère.


Video: 'The Beatles, Scotland Holiday 1964 - UNSEEEN FOOTAGE' (Oct. 19-22, 1964, mostly Oct. 21 1964)

In addition to their concerts, The Beatles participated in an interview with June Shields for Grampian Television.

The crew captured footage around the venue and of the band in action, which would be featured in a five-minute segment airing on Oct. 23, 1964, at 6:10 p.m.

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