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Hi everyone! I am Georgiana, founder of\\xa0speakenglishpodcast.com. My mission is to help you\\xa0speak English fluently.

Today I\\u2019ll talk about the most famous band in the world.\\xa0The Beatles! And you\\u2019ll practice your speaking with a funny\\xa0mini-story.

Have you ever listened to\\xa0The Beatles? Actually, let me rephrase that. When was the first time you listened to a Beatles song?

The Beatles\\xa0are probably the most popular band in the history of music. They are considered by many to be the best band on Earth. The band was undoubtedly the most successful, with global sales exceeding 1.1 billion records.

They were initially famous for their light pop music, although their later works achieved a combination of popular and critical acclaim perhaps unprecedented in the 20th century.

Beatlemania\\xa0began in the UK and exploded after\\xa0The Beatles\\xa0appeared on a popular\\xa0TV show\\xa0in the US in 1964. The band became a worldwide phenomenon with adoring fans and hysterical adulation.

The members of the group were\\xa0John Lennon,\\xa0Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr,\\xa0all from England.\\xa0

John Lennon\\xa0was a singer-songwriter and peace activist who co-founded The Beatles.

Paul McCartney\\xa0is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer. He has gained worldwide fame as a bassist and singer.

George Harrison\\xa0was a musician, singer-songwriter, music and film producer who achieved international fame as The Beatles\\u2019 lead guitarist. He was often referred to as \\u201cThe Quiet Beatle.\\u201d

Ringo Starr\\xa0is a musician, singer-songwriter, and actor who gained worldwide fame as a Beatles drummer.\\xa0

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