Beatles Concert Setlist From 1963 Discovered

By: Howie Edelson A vintage Beatles setlist from the night after they recorded their debut album has been discovered. The unofficial Beatles fan website Abbey Road Best (abbeyrd.best.vwh.net) reports that while writer Roger Stormo was researching the multi-act tour the Beatles were on in early 1963 while supporting British pop star Helen Shapiro, he was able to track down the actual setlist for February 12th, 1963. That night, the Beatles performed a solo show away from the tour at White Lane, Gleadless, Sheffield, Yorkshire, in England. The scan of the setlist, written in John Lennon's handwriting, lists the band playing several originals, as well as Stephen Foster's "Beautiful Dreamer"; Chuck Berry's "Sweet Little Sixteen" and "Roll Over Beethoven"; Gerry Goffin and Carole King's song for Little Eva "Keep Your Hands Off My... [read full story]