the Reluctant Beatle page 17 by ric gustafson
In the autumn of 1963, Brian Epstein moved NEMS to London. John and Cynthia had a son named Julian. Paul moved into the home of his girlfriend's parents. George and Ringo moved into a flat at Whaddon House.
The Beatles album ' With The Beatles' was released in November 1963. It's advance sales reached 500,000. George wrote one song for the album called ' Don't Bother Me'. It was largely ignored by John and Paul. It brought George his first songwriter royalty check. ' The Times' paper named John and Paul British composers of the year.
George flew to Benton Illinois to visit his older sister Louise. George experienced drive ins, huge barbecues and a camping trip to Shawnee National Forest.
In Jan of 1964, the Beatles next single was released. It was called ' I Want To Hold Your Hand'. It reached number one on the cashbox chart. On Feb 7 1964, the band made the most important trip of their career. They flew to the US for the first time.
research help: ' George Harrison the Reluctant Beatle' by Philip Norman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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