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The Beatles

WFUV Movie Music: Hard Day's Night (1964)

by Dennis Elsas

A Hard Day's Night redefined what a "rock'n' roll movie" could be. United Artists had secured movie rights for the Beatles to obtain a successful soundtrack album. However, when director Richard Lester chose to go outside the traditional rock film formula, he created a cinematic and musical breakthrough. A great script and supporting cast, innovative visual techniques and performances from John, Paul, George and Ringo that exceeded all expectations combined to make this an unforgettable film.

The Beatles Invade America - Words and Music - 2004

America met the Beatles for the first time on February 7th, 1964 and from that day on, the music world was never quite the same. Beatlemania erupted as they arrived at New York’s Kennedy Airport, and continued to build momentum as the next week’s events unfolded -- from the band's trip to the Plaza Hotel, to their appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show, on-the-air with Murray the K, traveling to Washington, DC and Miami, and performing at Carnegie Hall.

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