LAST CONCERT IN LIVERPOOL (ROOM 224)
LAST CONCERT IN LIVERPOOL (ROOM 224)
On the 5th ofDecember 1965, The Beatles played their last ever gig in Liverpool at The Empire Theatre. Forty thousand ticket applications were received for the two shows that were to be held on that day. In all, the Beatles played the Empire, the biggest and most prestigious venue in the City on seven occasions. John’s first ever performance there had been as a member of The Quarrymen on 9th June 1957, when the band unsuccessfully auditioned for the Caroll Levis Talent Show. The Empire had also been the venue for a special Fan Club gig and a recording of the Television show ‘Juke Box Jury’ on 7th December 1963 where The Beatles had to be the judges of the new singles released that week. Amazingly, twenty three million viewers tuned in despite the fact that the constant screaming all but ruined the show. For the record The Beatles voted six of the records “hits”, whilst they collectively gave the thumbs down to another four. The Beatles had long grown out of their hometown by the time of their last gig at The Empire, but they were determined to make it a special show. They invited all of their friends and family and they were able to announce on that day that their new single ”We Can Work It Out/Day Tripper “ had officially topped the charts, During the second show the fans were in for a complete surprise as Paul played drums for the support Band ‘The Koobas’ a local band still playing The Cavern that had been signed up by Brian Epstein and who had appeared in the film “Ferry Across The Mersey”.
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LAST CONCERT IN LIVERPOOL (ROOM 224)
On the 5th ofDecember 1965, The Beatles played their last ever gig in Liverpool at The Empire Theatre. Forty thousand ticket applications were received for the two shows that were to be held on that day. In all, the Beatles played the Empire, the biggest and most prestigious venue in the City on seven occasions. John’s first ever performance there had been as a member of The Quarrymen on 9th June 1957, when the band unsuccessfully auditioned for the Caroll Levis Talent Show. The Empire had also been the venue for a special Fan Club gig and a recording of the Television show ‘Juke Box Jury’ on 7th December 1963 where The Beatles had to be the judges of the new singles released that week. Amazingly, twenty three million viewers tuned in despite the fact that the constant screaming all but ruined the show. For the record The Beatles voted six of the records “hits”, whilst they collectively gave the thumbs down to another four. The Beatles had long grown out of their hometown by the time of their last gig at The Empire, but they were determined to make it a special show. They invited all of their friends and family and they were able to announce on that day that their new single ”We Can Work It Out/Day Tripper “ had officially topped the charts, During the second show the fans were in for a complete surprise as Paul played drums for the support Band ‘The Koobas’ a local band still playing The Cavern that had been signed up by Brian Epstein and who had appeared in the film “Ferry Across The Mersey”.
Artwork painted and owned by ©SHANNON
LAST CONCERT IN LIVERPOOL (ROOM 224)
On the 5th ofDecember 1965, The Beatles played their last ever gig in Liverpool at The Empire Theatre. Forty thousand ticket applications were received for the two shows that were to be held on that day. In all, the Beatles played the Empire, the biggest and most prestigious venue in the City on seven occasions. John’s first ever performance there had been as a member of The Quarrymen on 9th June 1957, when the band unsuccessfully auditioned for the Caroll Levis Talent Show. The Empire had also been the venue for a special Fan Club gig and a recording of the Television show ‘Juke Box Jury’ on 7th December 1963 where The Beatles had to be the judges of the new singles released that week. Amazingly, twenty three million viewers tuned in despite the fact that the constant screaming all but ruined the show. For the record The Beatles voted six of the records “hits”, whilst they collectively gave the thumbs down to another four. The Beatles had long grown out of their hometown by the time of their last gig at The Empire, but they were determined to make it a special show. They invited all of their friends and family and they were able to announce on that day that their new single ”We Can Work It Out/Day Tripper “ had officially topped the charts, During the second show the fans were in for a complete surprise as Paul played drums for the support Band ‘The Koobas’ a local band still playing The Cavern that had been signed up by Brian Epstein and who had appeared in the film “Ferry Across The Mersey”.
Artwork painted and owned by ©SHANNON