The Beatles 1963 Royal Command Performance Program (UK). ...

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The Beatles 1963 Royal Command Performance Program (UK). Performance program from the legendary show featuring The Beatles on November 4, 1963. This performance was in front of Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mother -- and it found the band on the verge of world domination. In little more than three months the band would invade the U.S. and the rest, as they say is history. The program measures 8.25" x 11.5" with the titles on the cover embossed in black with the queen's royal warrant stamped in gilt. The program is staple-bound with a royal blue cord and tassel ornament. Has several spots of toning, soiling, expected yellowing, handling wear, and a vertical fold. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions.

More Information: There were 19 acts on the bill that night at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London including Tommy Steele, Marlene Dietrich with Burt Bacharach at the piano, Donald Swann, Wilfrid Brambell, and Michael Flanders, but undoubtedly the Beatles were the main attraction. Seventh on the bill, they performed "From Me to You," "She Loves You," "Till There Was You," and "Twist and Shout." It was before their last song that a cheeky John Lennon uttered his now famous line: "For our last number, I'd like to ask your help. Will the people in the cheaper seats clap your hands? And the rest of you, if you'll just rattle your jewelry..."


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