1965-6

Beatlemania continues across the world. The pressure to both record and play live to ever bigger audiences intensifies. 

Key recordings

The next two albums, Rubber Soul (1965) & Revolver (1966) use new recording technology to brilliant effect.

They are, however, unhappy about their live performances. ‘We can’t hear ourselves above the screaming,’ Ringo complains. ‘And our playing is getting worse.’