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The success amplified with their second album, “With the Beatles,” followed by singles like “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” which marked their first number-one hit in America. Their appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show in February 1964 electrified 73 million viewers, solidifying their status in the United States and signaling the British Invasion in the music scene.
As their popularity soared, they ventured into filmmaking with “A Hard Day’s Night,” further propelling their brand and musical reach. They continued to release albums at an astonishing rate, including “Beatles for Sale” and “Help!” which reflected their growing artistic maturity.