Monday, November 11, 2024

the Reluctant Beatle page 17

 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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