The Beatles' wild ride continues with the formation of a one-off Liverpool ‘supergroup,’ and a momentous lunchtime visit to the Cavern by a local record store owner

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This is the story of how one of the thousands of amateur British schoolboy skiffle bands in the mid-1950s evolved into the beginnings of the greatest band in popular history. It’s a story of hope, creativity, and exploring musical boundaries. It’s also a story of tragedy, coincidence, and at times just sheer luck.

It is a story of beginnings, the story of John, Paul, George, and Ringo - Before They Were Beatles.

The music heard in this episode included:

• The Beatles - Cry For A Shadow
• Johnny Hallyday - Tout Bas-Tout Bas (All Low, All Low)
• The Beatles - A Taste of Honey
• The Beatles - Twist & Shout
• Davy Jones - Amapola
• Danny Williams - Moon River

You can find full versions of the music heard in this episode in the dedicated Before They Were Beatles Podcast YouTube channel -

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