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Beatles MP3 Page
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Quarrymen Quintet (1958-1960)
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In 1957, John Lennon formed the Quarry Men Quintet. The group feature John, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lowe(piano), and Colin Hatton (drummer). The Quarry Men Quintet performed locally over the Liverpool area of England, but could not really get any serious attention to be noticed. In 1960, Lowe and Hatton resigned from the band and were replaced by Stuart Sutcliffe and Pete Best. The picture (from left to right) is George Harrison, John Lennon, and Paul McCartney.
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In 1960, Lennon, Harrison, Sutcliffe (bass), McCartney (piano), and Best(drummer)made more performances to receive public attention. Tony Sheridan, a fellow German vocalist, saw the potential of the group and recorded a few songs with them including, "My Bonnie" which place number five at the German Hit Parade but did nothing for them in England. Sutcliffe and Sheridan both dropped out of the group in 1961. Sutcliffe later died of a stroke in 1962. After watching the Beatles perform a few concerts, Brian Epstein decided to promote the group. Epstein set the group up with an audition with Decca Records on January 1, 1962. Decca decided not to sign the group. Epstein went before EMI studios and talked to director George Martin. Martin decided to sign the group to a contract with Capital Records. This picture was taken in 1960. (Left to Right): Pete Best, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Stuart Sutcliffe.
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Silver Beetles (1960-1962)
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Beatles (1962-1970)
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Pete Best was eventually forced out of the group in 1962 to be replaced by studio EMI drummer Richard Starkey. Starkey changed his name to Ringo Starr. The group produced numerous number one hits throughout the remaining years. In December of 1970, through a lawsuit, Paul splintered the Beatles ending the career of the group forever. The Picture to the side was taken in Capital Tower in 1969. (Left to Right):Ringo, Paul, George, and John. The mp3 below is entitled, "The Long and Winding Road." This version was recorded in 1969 and with an editing by Phil Spector, it included an orchestra in the background. The song was released on the 1970 album, "Let It Be." The version below is the version as "mother nature intended." Dressed down with no orchestra.
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