the Reluctant Beatle page 13 by ric gustafson
To Brian Epstein, getting the band on a British label was the first order of business. Epstein chose Decca. The label's roster included Bill Haley and the Comets, Buddy Holly and the Everly Brothers. A Decca staff producer named Mike Smith came to the Cavern to hear the band. He was impressed. A formal audition was planned for Jan 1 1962.
The audition did not go well. Producer Mike Smith kept the band waiting. The band had to use Decca's amplifiers. The band played R and B, pop, country, jazz and Broadway show tunes. Instead of all black leather, the band was told to start wearing matching suits, shirts and ties. The new suits would be grey tweed.
At this time, George Harrison was now 19. Paul began to date Bernadette Farrell. Then she started a relationship with George. At this time, George acquired his first car. It was a blue Ford Anglia.
Brian Epstein began talking to 36 year old George Martin after finding out that Decca had rejected the band. Martin was head of a small label called Parlophone.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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