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Authors:	Tony Rees, Kevin Mulrennan
Title:	1964: Britain's Pop And Television Revolution
Subtitle:	Volume One January To June 1964
Publisher:	Independently Published
Country:	UK
Date:	17 Feb 2025
Format:	Paperback
Genre:	Non-Fiction, Music
ISBN13 / Barcode:	9798306882215
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490 pages. Book dimensions: ‎21.59 cms x 2.82 cms x 27.94 cms.

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Step back in time to 1964, a year when pop music ruled the airwaves and television screens. In this captivating book, Kevin Mulrennan and Tony Rees delve into the vibrant world of pop culture, where shows like "Top of the Pops," "Thank Your Lucky Stars," "Ready Steady Go!," and "Discs A Gogo" brought the latest hits to eager fans. Variety shows like "Big Night Out" added to the excitement, while BBC2's new offerings, "Jazz 625" and "The Beat Room," catered to jazz and beat enthusiasts.

The Beatles' meteoric rise fuelled a pop frenzy, with television companies scrambling to showcase the next big thing. Pop concerts were filmed, and highlights were broadcast, giving fans unprecedented access to their favourite bands. The press couldn't get enough of The Beatles, chronicling their global adventures and scrutinizing their personal lives.

Amidst the Beatlemania, the Mods and Rockers' clashes captured headlines, with staged beach battles and acts of vandalism by restless teenagers. The arrival of BBC2 provided even more opportunities for pop bands to shine.

Based on Tony Rees's meticulous pop diaries, this book offers a rich tapestry of the era's television landscape. Mini bios of artists who enjoyed fleeting fame and Tony Rees's insightful summaries of key shows bring the period to life.

Featuring a foreword by Gita Renik, who reminisces about her appearances on "The Beat Room" and her single "I Want A Beatle For Christmas," this book captures the optimism and excitement of 1964. As Harold Macmillan might have said, "Pop fans, you never had it so good!"

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