Ticket to Ride

Inside the Beatles' 1964 and 1965 Tours that Changed the World

Ticket to Ride recounts broadcast journalist Larry Kane's travels with the Beatles during their first North American tour. The book provides an intimate look at the Fab Four and contains original interview recordings with the band conducted during the tour.©2007 Dynamic Images Inc (P)2007 Dynamic Images Inc and Sine Studios LLC

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"This is the most detailed description yet of the Beatles' American tours, and one of the few books on the band written in the past decade that can be considered indispensable." ( Publishers Weekly)
"There had never been a cultural phenomenon to match Beatlemania...and Kane vividly portrays its familiar trappings....More fascinating are Kane's behind-the-scenes views of 'the boys', extracted from many interviews." ( Booklist)

A great taste of Beatlemania from the inside

It's obvious Larry Kane thought quite highly of The Beatles, although it is equally obvious that John was his favorite, Paul his least favorite (contrast that to Geoff Emerick, who wrote "Here, There and Everywhere," who favored Paul over John). You definitely get the flavor of the whole Beatlemania thing, and a highlight is listening to the actual tapes at the end of the audiobook and hearing the Beatles in their own words. Kane's reading is a little dry, but overall a fascinating listen. Beatles fans will love it.

Great Read Very Interesting

Would you listen to Ticket to Ride again? Why?

No I do not listen again I have a good memory but I do recommend this book,especially if you are a Beatle fan and want to up close and personal with the group.5 stars a must listen.

What did you like best about this story?

Everything very personal and just like I was there.

What about Larry Kane’s performance did you like?

5 Star

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes but was bot able too.

Any additional comments?

no

A Ticket To Ride

This is an account of the Beatle's '64-'65 USA tour from a reporters perspective. He does a good job overall. I wish he would have given more detail of how the beatle's changed in appearance. He talks much of how they matured and came into their own in attitude and confidence and opinions, but how did their hair change, who grew facial hair, how did they dress, etc. The final hour of the book is actual tape recordings taken by the author during the 2 tours. This is the most delightful thing of the book, hearing their young voices and responses to his questions. Many simples answers, but a real bonus. I highly recommend this book to any nostalgic Beatle's fan.

Great introduction into the mania of the Beatles

This has been my first look into a sound I grew up with playing from the stereo of our home. I was born in the eighties but had parents with a strong affiliation to the classics. I fell in love with the sound first. Now as an adult and mother, I sing Hey Jude to my son and revel deeply in the joy when I hear him sing it back. This book was my first journey into the Beatles. I love that it wasn't all about the band, but a potpourri of each member. My favorite part is hearing them in the end. A true amazement.

Fascinating Glimpse at Tour Life

This is the best account of the touring days I’ve read, it’s thorough and detailed like a news report, yet it’s personable, not overly dry. The narrator present himself as a reliable, neutral and even narrator — a man who’s primary role is as an upstanding journalist with integrity. He recorded details each day during the tour and shares audio recordings he kept, so it feels far more reliable than books based on memory recollections 20 years later, which is most Beatle books. The only drawback is the narration which he reads like a newscaster giving a news report. The flat, over emphasis of every word makes it hard to follow over long stretches and takes the personal touch out of the story. I think they should redo the audio with a professional narrator for this.