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It's been 50 years since The Beatles released their first single, 'Love Me Do', and to celebrate the band's incredible journey, from the backstreets of Liverpool to worldwide stardom, we've put together this gallery, starting with this photo of a young Paul McCartney getting ready for a performance.

50 years of Beatles hits

It's been 50 years since The Beatles released their first single, 'Love Me Do', and to celebrate the band's incredible journey, from the backstreets of Liverpool to worldwide stardom, we've put together this gallery, starting with this photo of a young Paul McCartney getting ready for a performance.

  • Photo: Press
  • Added: Oct 5, 2012

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