The Birth of Beatlemania
. The tune was their first #1 hit on Billboard's pop chart and marked the beginning of the British Invasion with its 15-week stay in the Top 50. It was also an innovative recording for Lennon, McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr � their first cut on four-track gear. "I Want to Hold Your Hand" was not only a success, it was a calculated one. The band's manger Brian Epstein � troubled by the group's lack of presence in America � asked Lennon and McCartney to write a song that would appeal to the U.S. market. Anticipation on both sides of the Atlantic was high when the disc's imminent arrival was announced. One million copies were ordered by retailers in advance. more on this story Gibson.com is an official news provider for antiMusic.com.
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