The Beatles - Help!

14 August 1965: The Beatles' fourth Ed Sullivan Show

The Beatles had wowed US television audiences during their first three appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show, recorded in February 1964 during their first American visit. On this day they made a fourth and final appearance.

They were driven to CBS-TV's Studio 50 in the morning of 14 August 1965, in a convoy of limousines. Rehearsals took place from 11am-2pm, as The Beatles were unhappy with the initial sound balance and continued work until they were satisfied. A dress rehearsal took place from 2.30pm in front of a studio audience of 700, and the show itself was recorded from 8.30pm.

The Beatles performed six songs: I Feel Fine, I'm Down, Act Naturally, Ticket To Ride, Yesterday and Help!.

There was a short break after Act Naturally, after which The Beatles returned to perform the remaining three songs with a different stage set. Ticket To Ride included a lengthy introduction during which the cameras panned to each of the group. Paul McCartney sang Yesterday with a pre-recorded string trio backing, after which John Lennon remarked "Thank you Paul, that was just like him". Lennon, meanwhile, forgot some of the lyrics to Help!. The edition of the The Ed Sullivan Show was screened on 12 September 1965 at 8pm EST. Other acts making an appearance were Cilla Black, Soupy Sales, Allen and Rossi, and Fantasio the Magician. The broadcast received a 60% share of the night time audience.

Despite being their final live appearance, in future years The Beatles gave a number of promotional clips to be debuted on The Ed Sullivan Show.


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[smlshin]

Only they can mess up on lyrics and still rock.

[maceain]

the gods



[777blinky]

how about when Rubber Soul album came out and that cover PHOTO..awesome.check out The First US visit DVD just before they go on the Sullivan show there in the Plaza suite sitting around,and Lennon is fiddling with a childs blow toy piano...catch Strawberry Fields

[DontMockTheSox15]

Johnny forgot his lines again :P

[heystephen018]

@Iftitah100 Are you fucking kidding me? It's JOHN. JOHN. J-O-H-N.

[Iftitah100]

good job jhon...

[Beatleaga]

Elvis is the King, but the Beatles are the gods

[01040RickyWasHere]

I think I was 20 living on the west coast usa. The hairdos are something(especially Ringo).

[01040RickyWasHere]

I can't believe the do's

[Demspissmeoff]

Very nice upload, both audio and video quality! Not to mention the music! Thanks much!

[chriswba05170]

john always messes up the words aha

[courtneygillianbff]

Haha I saw the Ed sullivan show they were on!

Well the 3 they were on really good...

But I do remember when he forgot the words part hahahahaha!