Question

What was Barry’s first reaction to hearing the Beatles, “I Wanna Hold Your Hand”? What initially prompted him to play their music on his radio show ?

Answer 1

Initially, Barry was quite shocked that it was such a huge hit with the kids. The director of the radio station pushed him to play the Beatles, and after seeing the crowds they drew, he obliged.

Answer 2

The answer is that Barry was incited to play their music by the music chief at a radio station. The chief urged him to play them, and he said yes subsequent to seeing the promotions and group they drew abroad.