The Beatles Music Quiz

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Which television show did the Beatles perform on for their first live US performance?

  • The Ed Sullivan Show (correct)
  • Saturday Night Live
  • The Late Show with David Letterman
  • The Tonight Show

How many viewers watched the Beatles' first US television performance?

  • 23 million
  • 3 million
  • 73 million (correct)
  • 34 million

What was the critical consensus in the US after the Beatles' first US concert?

  • Neutral
  • Mixed
  • Largely positive
  • Largely negative (correct)

Where did Beatlemania erupt after the Beatles' first US concert?

<p>Washington Coliseum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many shows did the Beatles have at Carnegie Hall?

<p>Two (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did the Beatles fly to after their shows at Carnegie Hall?

<p>Florida (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many viewers watched the Beatles' second appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show?

<p>70 million (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the Beatles return to the UK?

<p>22 February (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many households watched the Beatles' first US television performance?

<p>23 million (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to biographer Jonathan Gould, what was the rating for the Beatles' first US television performance?

<p>The highest rating ever recorded (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Beatles' First US Performance

  • The Beatles performed their first live US show on The Ed Sullivan Show.
  • Their debut performance attracted an audience of 73 million viewers.
  • The critical response after this concert was overwhelmingly positive, cementing their influence in the US music scene.

Rise of Beatlemania

  • Beatlemania began to escalate in the US following their first concert, particularly in cities like New York City.
  • The Beatles performed three shows at Carnegie Hall, which contributed to their growing fanbase.

Subsequent Performances and Impact

  • After their performances at Carnegie Hall, the Beatles flew to Miami for additional shows.
  • Their second appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show garnered an audience of approximately 60 million viewers.

Return and Reception

  • The Beatles returned to the UK shortly after their successful US tour.
  • The rating for their first US television performance was approximately 34% of households, according to biographer Jonathan Gould.

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