Heading to America
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At the JFK airport, the Beatles stand in front of the plane that took them to America.
The Ed Sullivan Performance
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The poorly-reviewed debut of the Beatles in America was nonetheless the start of a revolution in American music.
The Ed Sullivan Performance in Rock Band
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The momentous occasion is recreated in the Rock Band: The Beatles video game.
"I Want to Hold Your Hand" Single Cover
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The U.S. single (Capitol released the song in the U.S.) sleeve can be seen here. In 1984, the company airbrushed Paul's cigarette out of the image for its re-release.