The Beatles: Made on Merseyside
They defined music and popular culture like no other band ever will. But how did The Beatles make the journey from Merseyside teenagers to international pop stars in the 1960s?
They defined music and popular culture like no other band ever will. But how did The Beatles make the journey from Merseyside teenagers to international pop stars in the 1960s? This film recounts how American rock ‘n’ roll and rhythm and blues turned postwar Liverpool into one of the most vibrant music cities ever, the home of the Mersey Sound.
Featuring unique archive and revealing interviews with those involved in the early years of The Beatles in Liverpool and Hamburg, we discover the story of The Beatles’ previous band formations and why it took so long for them to achieve success. From school bands to colleges, Hamburg to the Cavern Club, The Beatles moved from skiffle to rock ‘n’ roll before creating their unique sound.
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Preview - The Beatles: Made on Merseyside
Duration: 01:30
Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:00The Isley Brothers
Twist and Shout
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00:10Richard Barrett
Some Other Guy
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00:16Elvis Presley
Baby Let’s Play House
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00:34Wilbert Harrison
Kansas City
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00:34Wilbert Harrison
Kansas City
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00:53Elvis Presley
Baby Let’s Play House
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Alan Byron |
| Director | Alan Byron |
Broadcasts
- Fri 29 Mar 2019 21:00
- Sat 30 Mar 2019 23:45
- Fri 8 Nov 2019 21:30
- Sat 9 Nov 2019 02:20
- Fri 12 Jun 2020 21:30
- Sat 13 Jun 2020 02:15
- Fri 9 Oct 2020 23:20
- Fri 9 Jul 2021 22:00
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