During 1965, the Beatles toured Europe.
Set list The typical set list for the shows was as follows (with lead singers noted):Mark Lewisohn, The Complete Beatles Choronicle, 1992, p. 196
"Twist and Shout" (short version) (John Lennon) "She's a Woman" (Paul McCartney) "I'm a Loser" (John Lennon) "Can't Buy Me Love" (Paul McCartney) "Baby's in Black" (John Lennon and Paul McCartney) "I Wanna Be Your Man" (Ringo Starr) "A Hard Day's Night" (John Lennon and Paul McCartney) "Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby" (George Harrison) "Rock and Roll Music" (John Lennon) "I Feel Fine" (John Lennon) "Ticket to Ride" (John Lennon) "Long Tall Sally" (Paul McCartney)
Tour dates Date City Country VenueNotes 20 June 1965(two shows) ParisFrance Palais des Sports 22 June 1965(two shows) Lyon Palais d'Hiver 24 June 1965(two shows) MilanItaly Velodromo Vigorelli 26 June 1965(two shows) Genoa Palasport di Genova 27 June 1965(two shows)RomeTeatro Adriano 28 June 1965(two shows) 30 June 1965 Nice France Palais des Expositions 2 July 1965 MadridSpain Plaza de Toros de Las VentasOpening acts: Los Pekenikes, , Michel, Martins duo, Trinidad Steel Band, Los Rusticks. Presented by Torrebruno. 3 July 1965 Barcelona Plaza de Toros La MonumentalOpening acts: Los Sirex, The Beat Chics, Trinidad Steel Band, Los Shakers. Presented by Torrebruno.
Instruments and equipment Instruments The Beatles had on the tour, shown here for each member of the group.
John 1964 Rickenbacker 325 hollowbody electric guitar 1964 Gibson J-160E acoustic/electric guitar (used for "I Feel Fine" and as a backup) Hohner Marine Band harmonica in key of G with harness (used for "I'm A Loser")
Paul 1963 Hofner Violin hollowbody bass 1961 Hofner Violin hollowbody bass (used as a backup)
George 1963 Gretsch Tennessean hollowbody electric guitar 1963 Rickenbacker 360-12 thinline electric guitar (used exclusively for "A Hard Day's Night") 1963 Gretsch Country Gentleman hollowbody electric guitar (used as a backup)
Ringo Ludwig 22-inch-bass 4-piece drum kit Number #4 drop-T logo bass drum head
See also List of the Beatles' live performances
External links ¡Que vienen Los Beatles!, documentary at RTVE of the Beatles visit to Spain (in Spanish)
References