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Radio 6 Music,10 mins
The Beatles History from The Quarrymen to The Maharishi
6 Music Celebrates The White AlbumAvailable for over a year
To get you in the mood for The White Album here are some of The Beatles key moments from their formation and early Quarrymen recordings, through meeting Brian Epstein and auditioning for Decca and George Martin. Ringo Starr and Dick Lester talk about A Hard Day's Night, John Lennon remembers the Cavern, Sgt Pepper and Shea Stadium, Paul McCartney explains meditation and George Harrison makes everyone laugh.
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