Episode 1

Set List

  1. Kansas City / Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey!
    (Leiber–Stoller / Penniman)
    A scorching opener! Pure rock ‘n’ roll energy, with Paul on fire.
  2. That’ll Be The Day
    (Allison–Holly–Petty)
    The first song they ever recorded. A Buddy Holly classic that started it all.
  3. My Bonnie
    (Traditional; arranged by Tony Sheridan)
    A raucous sea shanty with a rock beat—straight from their Hamburg days.
  4. Love Me Do
    (Lennon–McCartney)
    Their official debut single—simple, bluesy, unforgettable.
  5. There’s A Place
    (Lennon–McCartney)
    A deeper, introspective moment from Please Please Me.
  6. I Saw Her Standing There
    (Lennon–McCartney)
    “One, two, three, FAH!”—the floor shakes with this electrifying rocker.
  7. A Taste of Honey
    (Scott–Marlow)
    Smooth, sultry, and unexpected—a ballad with surprising sophistication.
  8. Do You Want To Know A Secret
    (Lennon–McCartney)
    George takes the mic with charm and mystery.
  9. Please Please Me
    (Lennon–McCartney)
    Their breakthrough—fast, tight, and full of promise.
  10. Ask Me Why
    (Lennon–McCartney)
    Romantic and jazzy, with lilting harmonies and soft sincerity.
  11. Chains
    (Goffin–King)
    A girl-group gem given a Beatles twist—George on lead, tambourine shaking.
  12. Misery
    (Lennon–McCartney)
    Moody and melodic—melancholy never sounded so catchy.
  13. Boys
    (Dixon–Farrell)
    Ringo’s early show-stopper—drums pounding, crowd roaring.
  14. Twist And Shout
    (Medley–Russell)
    The house comes down. Lennon shreds his voice—and we love it.
  15. Young Blood
    (Leiber–Stoller–Pomus)
    Youthful swagger and rhythm—an early favorite from their live sets.
  16. Long Tall Sally
    (Johnson–Penniman–Blackwell)
    Paul pushes his vocals to the limit on this Little Richard screamer.
  17. Rock And Roll Music
    (Chuck Berry)
    Lennon channels Berry with grit and groove—this one rocks hard.
  18. Kansas City / Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey! (Reprise)
    (Leiber–Stoller / Penniman)
    Back again for more stomping fun—because one take just isn’t enough!
  19. Lonesome Tears In My Eyes
    (Burnette–Burnette–Burlison–Mortimer)
    A deep cut from their BBC days, full of swagger and swing.
  20. She Loves You
    (Lennon–McCartney)
    Yeah, yeah, YEAH! The anthem that captured the world.
  21. Till There Was You
    (Meredith Willson)
    A surprising Broadway ballad—Paul’s velvet voice and George’s elegant solo bring the curtain down.

🎤 From Hamburg grit to Ed Sullivan glory—this show celebrates the raw roots and early brilliance of The Beatles.