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The Beatles' first single Love Me Do was released 60 years ago — but it nearly didn't happen

On September 4, 1962, an unknown band arrived at EMI's recording studios in London to make what they hoped would be their first hit single.

They had strange haircuts, were trying to write their own songs and their lead guitarist was sporting a black eye from a recent fight.

The band had changed its name a number of times but were now called The Beatles.

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