The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years (2016)

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

The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years is an award-winning documentary film directed by Ron Howard. It provides a detailed insight into the years between 1962 and 1966 when the Beatles were still touring regularly around the globe. The film includes rare and unseen footage which gives a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most iconic bands in musical history. The film title is borrowed from their song "Eight Days a Week".

Making / Production

This documentary was made with the cooperation of Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and Beatle widows Yoko Ono Lennon and Olivia Harrison. The film used fan footage, news archive, press conferences, interviews and concerts to paint a vivid picture of their touring years. The film was both produced and directed by Ron Howard.

Actors

• John Lennon: As himself, showcasing his charisma and musical prowess throughout the film.
• Paul McCartney: As himself, demonstrated his music mastery and influence in the Beatles music.
• George Harrison: As himself, showing his compelling guitar skills and quiet, profound influence in the band.
• Ringo Starr: As himself, providing the steady beat that was the foundation of the Beatles' sound.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film includes a 30-minute concert of Beatles' 1965 Shea Stadium performance, which was remastered at Abbey Road Studios.
• Released in cinemas in the UK and selected cinemas in the United States, it's one of the few documentaries to receive such a wide release.
• The movie premier was attended by surviving members, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.

Awards

The film won the Best Music Film award at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. It also received the Best Documentary award at the 16th Annual National Film Awards UK.

Quotes

• "It was like being in the eye of a hurricane." - Paul McCartney
• "You're thinking, 'What's gonna happen when the kids grow up and they've got all the money? Will they just pop out for milk in a Rolls-Royce?'" - John Lennon
• "We were kids. We were all pretty scared." - Ringo Starr

Music, Soundtrack

• "She's a Woman"
• "Boys"
• "Help!"
• "I Feel Fine"
• "Eight Days a Week"