Astonishingly, during their decade long career the Beatles did not produce an official live album. This glaring omission has left Beatles fans desperate to know what the band really sounded like in a live environment. This long awaited compilation provides a privileged glimpse into the world of the Beatles performing as a live act. The rare broadcasts featured in this compilation were highly unusual as there was no pre-recording and the performances went straight out onto the airwaves; as such they form a priceless record of the Beatles performing live. Also featured are rare studio bonus tracks featuring the earliest known Beatles recordings.