About The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years

The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years is a 2016 rockumentary film, directed by Ron Howard. It covers the early years of The Beatles from 1962 to 1966. It explores their inner workings - how they made decisions, created music and built their collective career together. The period it focuses on is the era of their performances at venues around the globe, a journey from humble beginnings in Liverpool to global fame.

Making / Production

The film was directed by Ron Howard and produced by Nigel Sinclair, Brian Grazer, and Ron Howard itself. The film was compiled from several sources, including fans' material, with surviving Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr providing new material.

Actors

• John Lennon: As himself, the film showcases archival footage showing Lennon's tenacity and talent as part of the band.
• Paul McCartney: As himself, he provides insights and memories of the band's journey and his role in it.
• George Harrison: Featured through archival footage, it reminds viewers of his immense contributions to the band's unique sound.
• Ringo Starr: As himself, Ringo adds personal recollections and unique perspectives on their shared experiences.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is the first feature-length Beatles documentary since The Beatles Anthology in 1995.
• The film includes rare and unseen footage of concerts and interactions, revealing a new dimension of the band's dynamics.
• The film's title is derived from the song "Eight Days a Week", which was featured on the Beatles' 1964 album, Beatles for Sale.

Awards

The Beatles: Eight Days a Week won the Grammy Award for Best Music Film at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards in 2017. It was also nominated for several awards including the BAFTA Award for Best Documentary.

Quotes

• "We were kids. We were all pretty scared." - Paul McCartney
• "We were normal and the rest of the world was crazy." - Ringo Starr
• "It was all a bit of a blur." - John Lennon

Music, Soundtrack

• "She Loves You"
• "I Want to Hold Your Hand"
• "Can't Buy Me Love"
• "A Hard Day's Night"
• "I'm Happy Just to Dance with You"
• "And I Love Her"
• "Help!"
• "Eight Days a Week"