I Want to Hold Your Hand Images

Heading to America

At the JFK airport, the Beatles stand in front of the plane that took them to America.

The Ed Sullivan Performance

The poorly-reviewed debut of the Beatles in America was nonetheless the start of a revolution in American music.

The Ed Sullivan Performance in Rock Band

The momentous occasion is recreated in the Rock Band: The Beatles video game.

"I Want to Hold Your Hand" Single Cover

The U.S. single (Capitol released the song in the U.S.) sleeve can be seen here. In 1984, the company airbrushed Paul's cigarette out of the image for its re-release.