This was the 69th 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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- 2022: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Beacon Theatre, New York City
- 2022: Paul McCartney live: Fenway Park, Boston
- 2019: Paul McCartney live: Lambeau Field, Green Bay
- 2018: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Holland International Blues Festival
- 2016: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Cross Insurance Center, Bangor
- 2015: Paul McCartney live: Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- 2014: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Community Arts Center, Williamsport
- 2013: Paul McCartney live: Barclays Center, New York City
- 2011: Paul McCartney, Yoko Ono and George Martin celebrate five years of Love in Las Vegas
- 2004: Paul McCartney live: Forum Horsens Stadium, Horsens
- 2000: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: House Of Blues, Chicago
- 1979: UK album release: Back To The Egg by Wings
- 1968: George Harrison and Ringo Starr visit Joan Baez in California
- 1967: Recording: You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)
- 1966: Recording, editing: Good Day Sunshine, And Your Bird Can Sing
- 1965: Mixing: I Want To Hold Your Hand
- 1964: The Beatles arrive in Hong Kong
- 1963: The Beatles live: City Hall, Newcastle
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