The trailer and key art for Beatles ’64, a new documentary from producer Martin Scorsese and director David Tedeschi which captures the electrifying moment of The Beatles’ first visit to America, has been revealed.
Featuring never-before-seen footage, the film gives a rare glimpse into when The Beatles became the most beloved band of all time.
Watch the trailer below:
The Beatlemania Phenomenon
On February 7, 1964, The Beatles arrived in New York City to unprecedented excitement and hysteria. From the instant they landed at Kennedy Airport, met by thousands of fans, Beatlemania swept the country. Beatles ’64 tells the behind the scenes story, capturing the camaraderie of John, Paul, George, and Ringo.
The film includes rare footage filmed by pioneering documentarians Albert and David Maysles, beautifully restored in 4K by Park Road Post in New Zealand. The live performances and their Ed Sullivan appearances were remixed by WingNut Films and remixed by Giles Martin.
Beatles ’64 is available to view on Disney+ from 29 November.
Vinyl Reissue
Seven American Beatles albums have been analogue cut for 180g audiophile vinyl from their original mono master tapes. Originally compiled for US release, these mono albums have been out of print on vinyl since 1995.
Meet The Beatles!, The Beatles’ Second Album, A Hard Day’s Night (Original Motion Picture Sound Track), Something New, The Beatles’ Story (2LP), Beatles ’65 and The Early Beatles are available now for preorder in a new vinyl boxset titled The Beatles: 1964 U.S. Albums In Mono, with six of the titles also available individually.
Released on 22 November by Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe. To preorder click here
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Dan Biggane
Dan Biggane is a writer for Vintage Rock and Classic Pop magazines. A former entertainment editor at the Bath Chronicle newspaper, he’s interviewed numerous big names from the world of rock’n’roll, including Dion, Jerry Allison, and Slim Jim Phantom. He has also contributed a number of cover features for Vintage Rock including Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury and Bo Diddley.
