L-R John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney and Pete Best. They're the most popular band in Liverpool by then.
As it appeared on the original historic Mersey Beat newspaper, issued on January 4th, 1962. This issue announced the results of its popularity poll in bold headlines on the front page: Beatles Top Poll! Just three days earlier the Beatles had auditioned for Decca Records, and after hearing news of the poll John, Paul, George, and Pete were elated. They knew that this public endorsement could not be ignored by co-producer Mike Smith at Decca and they would soon sign their names to a contract.
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Please compare their looks with the photo below. I think Brian Epstein's decision is absolutely right.
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10/10 this is the real postcard given to their fans.The tear make it more rocks. It was used in many occasions included the magazine cover (NME?) with the headline 'Beatles Top Poll'. Who would have known that until now they're still on top.
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