Elvis had actually resisted, telling Hutchins, " You are just trying to get these boys some publicity off my back. If you've learned something new about the band and wish to show your appreciation, why not make a small donation via PayPal? The Beatles press officer Tony Barrow said of the 1965 meeting: "John asked what had happened to the old rock and roll Elvis, who at that point was mainly singing the soundtracks to his films.

If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page. I remember, as we went out to our limousines, John put on his Adolf Hitler accent and shouted: 'Long live ze king.Visit your favourite songs and albums from the beloved band, but watch out for The Taxman, jail and bankruptcy! The world's best family board game brings you another exciting edition of MONOPOLY – The Beatles edition. The day ended in similar fashion with a man with his wife and daughter bringing another handful of shirts to the counter varying from One Direction to David Bowie. Follow in the footsteps of John, Paul, George and Ringo as you tour the board that has been customised with the most popular Beatles' songs, albums and smash-hit movies. We will introduce you exclusively to Newpay finance products provided by NewDay Limited under this Introducer Appointed Representative arrangement.

And Paul came back with some quip about: 'Don't worry, between us, me and Brian Epstein will make a star of you soon.

Of course, by the time the meeting happened, the Fab Four had no need of any extra publicity and their three US tours in 1964, 65 and 66 were a sensation. Choose your favourite token from Strawberry Fields Forever, Here Comes The Sun, Maxwell’s Silver Hammer, Octopus’s Garden, Rocky Raccoon or I Am The Walrus! When the Beatles landed for their first US tour in 1964, they gave a press conference at JFK Airport and were asked if they were just Elvis Presley rip-offs.