Monday, February 22, 1965
Press conference in Nassau
Press conference • Interview of The Beatles
Last updated on May 6, 2026
Monday, February 22, 1965
Press conference • Interview of The Beatles
Last updated on May 6, 2026
Interview location: Bahamas
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Upon arrival in Nassau for the filming of their second feature film, “Help!“, The Beatles were met by hundreds of local teenagers, who followed them to their hotel, the Balmoral Club. A press conference was held shortly after their arrival — accounts vary as to whether it took place at the airport or at the hotel.
It’s been a hard day. I’m tired. We’re all going to bed.
John Lennon – From Evening Standard – February 23, 1965
FANS IN CARS CHASE THE BEATLES
NASSAU, Bahamas, Tuesday — Screaming Beatles fans turned the four-mile road from Nassau airport to the city centre into a race track last night in a wild chase.
Hundreds of teenagers were waiting at the airport when the Beatles arrived to make their second film. The singers went to a car waiting on the runway and went off to an hotel.
The fans, in cars and on motorcycles roared down the winding narrow road in pursuit. They drove all over the road, cut in, cut out, passed on blind corners and paid no heed to speed limits, centre lines or warning signs. No one was hurt.
John, George, Paul and Ringo held a brief Press conference at the hotel under constant siege by fans, who twice forced the doors open, only to be pushed out again by police.
“It’s been a hard day,” John Lennon told reporters. “I’m tired. We’re all going to bed.”
And with that they were smuggled out of a side door.
After a production meeting this morning, the Beatles were going to work on their film.—BUP.
From Evening Standard – February 23, 1965
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