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1963 would be a crucial transitional year for the boys from Liverpool. With The Beatles gaining momentum in the U.K., Brian Epstein would sign the band up for the largest gig to date, a sixteen-day tour around England with one of the largest stars at that time, Roy Orbison. To put into context how important this tour was for The Beatles, Orbison would actually start out as the headline act, but due to overwhelming demand for the audience, The Beatles would finish the tour as the lead act. For many in the U.K., this would be the first time they paid any attention to the band that quickly became a national phenomenon by year's end, largely due to the Orbison tour. Just weeks prior to their big breaks with Roy on May 18th, The Beatles were still pushing papers trying to make weight during this April 25th concert performance in Croydon England. This seldom seen 6.5" x 7.5" program has been signed by all four members of the legendary group in blue pen with their full names next to their respective images on the first two inside pages. McCartney's signature remains a little light, with the other three members bold & vibrant. Overall in good condition with minor surface impressions & a vertical crease. Authenticated by Beatles authority Tracks Unlimited & PSA/DNA with full letters of authenticity.