Liverpool Beatles Museum host special event marking 62 years of ‘Please Please Me’

This month marks 62 years since The Beatles released their debut album, Please Please Me – the record that kick-started a musical revolution.

To celebrate the anniversary, the Liverpool Beatles Museum is hosted a special listening party on today, 13 March, inviting fans and music lovers to experience the album like never before.

Released in March 1963, Please Please Me was essentially a snapshot of The Beatles’ live set, recorded in just 12 hours using a 2-track machine at a cost of £400.

Originally, producer George Martin considered recording it at The Cavern Club but opted instead for a studio setting due to better sound quality.

The session was famously intense, with John Lennon battling a heavy cold—a struggle that only added to his gritty, electrifying performance on the final track, Twist and Shout.

The album featured a mix of covers and self-penned compositions, including classics like I Saw Her Standing There, Love Me Do, and Please Please Me.

It dominated the UK charts for over a year, setting the stage for Beatlemania to take over the world.

To honour the anniversary, the Liverpool Beatles Museum hosted a special event featuring a track-by-track discussion led by museum director Roag Best and Stephen Cockcroft, co-host of the ‘Nothing Is Real’ Beatles podcast.

The pair explored the cultural, social, and musical significance of the album, reflecting on its lasting impact on contemporary music.

Fans will also had the chance to share their thoughts and engage in the conversation.

Following the discussion, attendees will be treated to an exclusive first look at the museum’s latest exhibit – an original copy of Please Please Me signed by all four Beatles.

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