By Don Short
Daily Mirror
August 30, 1965
Britain's Beatles are firm friends of American pop star Elvis Presley after the party he gave for them at his home in Beverly Hills, outside Hollywood.
During the party, which ended early yesterday, 30-year-old Presley got out his guitar and joined the British pop group for an unrehearsed singing session.
And this is what the Beatles said when it was all over. George Harrison, 22 "Elvis was great." Ringo Starr, 25, "Elvis was just as down to earth as us."
John Lennon, 24, "We were a bit embarrassed when we first met, but he broke the ice right away." Paul McCartney, 23, "It was a relaxing party. It wasn't staged for publicity, and that was the best thing about it."
And Presley's view of the Beatles? "They're wonderful fellows."
Today, ticket touts were busy cashing in on the Beatles. Two concerts are being given tonight and tomorrow at the Hollywood Bowl. £5 seats are going for £25.
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