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

Released in 2016, "The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years" is a riveting documentary film by Ron Howard that chronicles the touring years of the Beatles between 1962 and 1966. The film beautifully intersperses archival footage and contemporary interviews to paint a vivid picture of how the Beatles, with their unique mod-style of music and cultural representation, revolutionized the music industry and created an everlasting impact on global pop culture.

Making / Production

The documentary was meticulously produced over several years by White Horse Pictures and Imagine Entertainment. Ron Howard deftly directed the film, which was heavily based on the first-hand experiences of Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, as well as the late John Lennon and George Harrison. Historians and several other celebrity fans of The Beatles also contributed insights to the film.

Actors

• John Lennon (Himself): Captures and revives Lennon's genius and the integral role he played in shaping the band's revolution.
• Paul McCartney (Himself): Showcases his dynamic partnership with Lennon and his invaluable contribution towards making The Beatles a global phenomenon.
• Ringo Starr (Himself): The documentary focuses on his unique drumming style and his significance in shaping the sound of The Beatles.
• George Harrison (Himself): Recalls the quiet Beatle's individualistic and Eastern philosophy-influenced music.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film's title was derived from a song of the same name by The Beatles.
• It includes previously unseen footage of the concerts, making it a treasure for Beatles’ fans.
• The film took 8 years to make due to extensive research and gathering of archival footage.

Awards

"The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years" has been recognised globally and has won a Grammy for Best Music Film.

Quotes

• "We were kids. We were all pretty scared, we all wanted to leave." - Ringo Starr
• "By the end it became quite complicated, but at the beginning things were really simple." - Paul McCartney

Music, Soundtrack

• "Eight Days a Week" - A perfect reflection of the hart-paced life of The Beatles during their touring years.
• "Yesterday" - Made its US premiere in the film, adding a nostalgic element.
• "She Loves You" - A vibrant performance of this classic song is featured.
• "Help!" - The performance of this song reflects the band's plea for a break amidst their touring chaos.