This was the 68th night of The Beatles’ lengthiest residency in Hamburg, during which they played a total of 92 nights at the Top Ten Club.
The club was owned by Peter Eckhorn, who paid each of The Beatles 35DM (£3) per day. They were required to play from 7pm until 2am each weekday, and from 8pm until 4am on weekends, with a 15-minute break in each hour.
The performances at the Top Ten were so successful that Eckhorn twice extended The Beatles’ contract. They eventually left Germany following their final show at the club on 1 July 1961, having performed on stage for 503 hours during their stay.
Last updated: 24 January 2024
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- 2023: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Pikes Peak Center, Colorado Springs
- 2022: Paul McCartney live: Fenway Park, Boston
- 2022: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Beacon Theatre, New York City
- 2016: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Bergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood
- 2015: Paul McCartney live: Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam
- 2014: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Constellation Brands – Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center, Hopewell
- 2011: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Oktyabrsky Concert Hall, Saint Petersburg
- 2007: Paul McCartney live: Electric Ballroom, London
- 2005: US album release: Choose Love by Ringo Starr
- 1997: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Jones Beach Theatre, Wantagh
- 1992: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Chastain Park Amphitheater, Atlanta
- 1991: Paul McCartney live: Cornwall Coliseum, Carlyon Bay
- 1976: Wings live: McNichols Sports Arena, Denver
- 1968: Paul McCartney is best man at his brother Michael’s wedding
- 1968: George Harrison and Ringo Starr fly to America
- 1967: Recording: You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)
- 1964: Travel: Amsterdam to Hong Kong
- 1963: The Beatles live: Odeon Cinema, Glasgow
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