The 50th Anniversary of Please Please Me

22 March 2013

Today, March 22nd 2013 marks the 50th Anniversary of the UK release of The Beatles’ very first album Please Please Me. Recorded in only one day on February 11 1963, this remarkable album featured George singing lead vocals on two tracks: “Chains” and “Do You Want To Know A Secret”.

To celebrate the occasion, please visit Beatles.com and see the feature on TIME.com with some wonderful photographs showing George and the boys on the cusp of fame.

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