The Beatles : an oral HistoryThis is the real history of The Beatles, told by the people who really knew them their childhood playmates, friends, families, rivals, lovers, teachers, fellow musicians & by John, Paul, George, & Ringo themselves. Casts new light on the band s history, with revealing accounts of the sexy, rocking early days in Liverpool & Hamburg; the pivotal recording of Please Please Me, their first hit; the touring triumphs & burnouts; & the secrets behind the