The Beatles - BBC Sessions with Pete Best 1962

The Beatles BBC Radio Sessions with Pete Best

(first appearance)
01. Dream Baby
02. Memphis, Tennessee
03. Please Mister Postman

On March 7, 1962 The Beatles recorded their radio debut at the Playhouse Theatre, Hulme, Manchester.

The recording was for the show Teenager's Turn – Here We Go. The band rehearsed their set from 3.45pm.

In the evening, wearing suits for the very first time, The Beatles performed three cover versions: Dream Baby, Memphis, Tennessee and Please Mister Postman. Together with the other three acts also appearing on the programme, the recording took place between 8 and 8.45pm.

The show was broadcast on the BBC Light Programme the following day between 5 and 5.30pm.

(second appearance)
04. Ask Me Why
05. Besame Mucho
06. A Picture Of You

The Beatles' second radio appearance took place on this day, on the BBC show Teenager's Turn – Here We Go.

The recording took place at the Playhouse Theatre in Manchester. The Beatles took part in rehearsals from 4pm, and the show was taped from 8.45-9.30pm. This edition of Teenager's Turn – Here We Go was broadcast on the BBC Light Programme on Friday 15 June from 5-5.30pm.

The Beatles performed three songs before a studio audience: Ask Me Why, Besame Muchoand A Picture Of You. Ask Me Why was therefore the first Lennon-McCartney song to be broadcast.


John Lennon ... vocals, rhythm guitar
Paul McCartney ... vocals, bass guitar
George Harrison ... vocals, lead guitar
Pete Best ... drums