John Lennon Interviewed at the Hit Factory, New York City (October 10, 1980)

In this interview from October 10, 1980, John Lennon discusses his relationship with Paul McCartney and the inevitable comparisons between them. He mentions hearing Paul's record "Coming Up" and preferring the original version Paul made in his barn over the live Glasgow one. John expresses frustration with the record company altering Paul's music and reflects on their competitive dynamic, both in terms of sales and artistically. He emphasizes that their relationship was complex and competitive, comparing it to comparing artists like Magritte and Picasso. Despite this competition, John acknowledges being impressed by Paul's work, which often motivated him to create his own music. However, he states that Paul never surprised him because their bond was akin to that of brothers who had known each other since they were fifteen.

The Mersey Sound - Full Documentary - Featuring The Beatles (October 9, 1963)

"The Mersey Sound" is a documentary capturing the essence of Mersey Beat, featuring The Beatles during their stay in Southport for a series of six nights at the Odeon Cinema. Produced by Don Haworth, a BBC producer based in Manchester, the documentary aimed to showcase the energy and spirit of the Mersey Beat scene.

Haworth first met The Beatles on July 21, 1963, to discuss his vision for the documentary and secured exclusive access after signing a contract with Brian Epstein on August 6. Filming took place in Southport, Manchester, and Liverpool from August 27 to 30.

On the first day of filming, The Beatles were captured performing at the Little Theatre on Hoghton Street in Southport, sans audience, to ensure usable footage without the distraction of fan frenzy. They performed renditions of "Twist And Shout," "She Loves You," and "Love Me Do" while wearing their signature grey and black collarless suits.

Haworth later incorporated footage of fans from The Beatles' concert at the Odeon Cinema into the documentary. In the final edit, EMI recordings of the songs were dubbed onto the footage instead of the live audio. "The Mersey Sound" provides a glimpse into the early days of Beatlemania and the burgeoning Mersey Beat scene that would soon take the world by storm.