Live: Majestic Ballroom, Birkenhead

The Beatles’ second live show of the day was an evening performance at the Majestic Ballrom, Birkenhead. This was the group’s first engagement at the venue in 1963, and their 14th overall. Tickets sold out in advance of the show, and 500 hopeful fans had to be turned away on the night.In March 2015 the Tracks website put a fan-written setlist on sale. It detailed most of the songs played at the Majestic Ballroom show, along with the lead singer.–Shimmy Like Kate – JohnWhole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On – GeorgePS I Love You – PaulHChains – GeorgeA Taste Of Honey – PaulPlease Please MeThree Cool Cats – George–Anna – JohnHey Good Looking – GeorgeHippy Hippy Shake – PaulTalking ‘Bout You – JohnDevil In Her Heart – GeorgeSome Other Guy – JohnAsk Me Why – JohnRoll Over Beethoven – GeorgeLove Me DoThe Majestic Ballroom was owned by Top Rank, Britain’s largest entertainment organisation at the time, which ran ballrooms, cinemas, theatres and bingo halls around the country. The Beatles played at 12 of the company’s 28 ballrooms.Their other performances at the venue took place on 28 June; 5, 12, 19 and 28 July; 17 and 24 August; 8 and 22 September; 15 October; 22 and 29 November; and 15 December 1962; 31 January; 21 February; and 10 April 1963.