The Pillow Fight (1964) – Harry Benson

Known as one of, if not the most influential bands, English rock band The Beatles was composed of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison. Harry Benson captured the moment the musicians learned that their song I Want to Hold Your Hand became a U.S. chart-topper while at the George V Hotel.

The fleeting happiness and sheer joy of knowing the band had successfully infiltrated another country’s music charts are evident in this picture. The Fab Four eventually started the British Invasion after guesting on The Ed Sullivan Show. A 2021 documentary titled The Beatles: Get Back – A Sneak Peek will share never-before-seen sessions of the group.