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Martin Creasy (Author)
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Publication Date: 4 April 2011
Between 1963 and 1965 The Beatles undertook six amazing UK tours and along the way met many fans whose memories of these encounters tell the real story of what actually happened when the Fab Four hit the road. It was loud, chaotic and as exciting as anything Britain had ever seen. It was Beatlemania

Author Martin Creasey has traced the trajectory of The Beatles UK tours and interviewed scores of people who in some way connected with John, Paul, George and Ringo en route. Their testimonies uncover a fascinating and previously undocumented side of the Fab Four.

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  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Omnibus Press (4 April 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1849386595
  • ISBN-13: 978-1849386593
  • Product Dimensions: 17 x 2.5 x 24.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Beatlemania 6 April 2011
By S Riaz HALL OF FAME TOP 10 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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Having been a Beatle fan for many years and read hundreds of books about them, I have to ask myself whether a new book can offer anything new. Thankfully, in this case, the answer is a resounding Yes! Or, should that be Yeah?! Martin Creasy has taken the Beatles UK Tours, between 1963-1965 as his inspiration and there really isn't too much information given to these in most books, most of which concentrate on the Liverpool/Hamburg years or which jump on to the US invasion. For many, these tours were not the Beatles at their best and, to be fair, they were in fact a 'tour package' with many artists, so the Fabs had only a short set to perform each night. After performing for hours on end in Hamburg, the time on stage must have seemed easy, but the travelling was gruelling.

Martin Creasy examines all six (yes, six!) UK tours during this time. What is so interesting is not only that the tours were so long and tiring, but even during the rare day off, the Beatles were doing radio shows, concerts and photo shoots and during this time period they also managed other, overseas, tours, Christmas specials and two films, amongst other things! Their work rate was truly phenomenal and it was an exhausting schedule. The first tour was with Helen Shapiro as the main act, in a freezing Britain, having some of the worst weather it has ever seen. By the second tour, with Chris Montez and Tommy Roe, the Beatles were a nationally successful band, causing resentment with the two Americans who threatened to walk off the tour if they were dropped from closing the show. John Lennon had little time for Chris Montez, who struggled with the girls screaming for the Beatles and was bemused at the attention given to them, when he was (supposed to be) the star.... Read more ›
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Super Read 26 April 2011
By Dr Tolstoyevsky
Format:Paperback
I have read 100's of books about the Beatles (yes, literally 100's!). It surprised me therefore that this book provided me with many unknown snippets. There are no huge or monumental revelations in this book, but the little facts, insights and personal stories are fascinating. This book is a real treat, well written and a genuine contribution to Beatle literature.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read! 24 April 2011
By Ms Letap
Format:Paperback
Having read this great book, I have only one question....when is someone going to make a movie out of it? Painstakingly researched, the laugh-out-loud anecdotes and detailed eye-witness accounts give the reader a unique insight into what it was like for the four talented Liverpool boys in the early days of their career. This snapshot of life on the road, travelling on the tour bus with the other acts, overnighting in cramped B&Bs and the concert halls packed with screaming girls are so vivid, they transport you back in time to the early 60s. You can close your eyes and feel like you're actually there! In fact, some of the typical Beatle antics described in this book, such as the disguises the boys donned to escape from fans, are reminiscent of A Hard Day's Night. This is a fantastic tribute to the Fab Four by an author who has taken great care to deliver the ultimate must-have book for all true Beatle fans.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars IS IT ANY WONDER THE BEATLES STOPPED TOURING? 12 July 2011
By Some Other Guy
Format:Paperback
This is an excellent addition to my Beatles library and, like another reviewer, I too have read hundreds of books, magazines & essays on the band. It is well-written, meticulously researched & well-presented and rich in detail which shows how far The Beatles went in such a short time, from being able to walk to gigs to fullscale police operations to get them in & out of theatres. It encapsulates the mania & hysteria of the later tours, when shows became more of an event than a musical performance. It amazes me that they came through these years relatively intact, a self-contained unit that had to endure months on then road in less than luxurious conditions. And remember, documented here are just the main UK tours - consider also that they also undertook mini-tours (to the Channel Islands for example where I have some terrific photos of them taken from the wings) and one-off appearances, along with the performances overseas, PLUS recording two albums a year and making films! It's quite astonishing. The only minor, trivial comment, from Pedants Corner, is that the cover featuring the screaming fans behind a "We Love The Beatles" banner MIGHT be from Australia (note the TV Week poster one of the girls is carrying; an Australian publication I think?).

That aside, this really is an excellent book.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Beatles Live In The U.K. 20 Jun 2011
By P. Davies
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As I write I'm half way through this excellent book. Prior to purchase I wasn't sure I needed another book about the Beatles. I was wrong! This book perfectly evokes the golden era of Beatlemania. Well researched, a great read, thoroughly recommended. ( also love the dust jacket, a nice touch).
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fab-tastic Four...what a brilliant book! 17 April 2011
By Danny D
Format:Paperback
I received my copy of the book a couple of days ago and have just read through it. This is a real classic buy for Beatles fans like me - a must buy! It delves behind the headlines of the UK Tours of 1963-65 and the author unearths many facts, anecdotes and bits of gossip and fun I must admit I never knew about. The amount of work that has gone into it is apparent from the start - it seems Martin Creasy has interviewed many, many people connected with the tours and has certainly put in the ground work. It certainly shows; this book is well researched, well written and - if you love the Fab Four - can buy you love. Well worth buying as a prezzie or for something to settle down with on your hols or when you fancy a classy touch of nostalgia.
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