The Everest Concert (Part One)

n 1969, the Beatles found themselves in a slump; they were growing out of the 'innocent, funny boys' role, and the band was at risk of falling apart. To bring the group back to life, they embarked on the 'Everest' project, which comprised a live performance somewhere in the world in a 'safe' location (such as Mt Everest). They expected to draw such large crowds, that a concert in a normal venue would have run quickly out of control.They explored several options for a suitable location, but couldn't agree on one. They decided to keep it simple, and play the club where they started 10 years earlier, the Jacaranda club in Liverpool. There, they performed their favourite songs, in front of a flabbergasted audience. It was a great evening, but they were concerned that a Live Everst album would fail to chart because it contained no new songs. In desperation, they started the Let It Be project, which culminated in the Rooftop Concert, which was released as their final record.At last, the BDJ scouts managed to retrieve the tapes of the Everst concert in the Jacaranda club. After careful re-mastering, it premieres here, in BDJ's cellar.