JOHN AND CYN IN MIAMI | PHOTO DESCRIPTIONS

JOHN AND CYN IN MIAMI: When the Beatles made their stop in Miami on their first visit to the U.S. in February 1964, John Lennon’s wife, Cynthia, was along for the ride. This photo album is a collection of photos of the couple together during the Miami “vacation” trip.

1: All Smiles: John Lennon poses with his wife, Cynthia, in Miami, February 1964. The couple was all smiles, as this was just the beginning of worldwide Beatlemania, and the overwhelming attention of the press was still full of excitement and fun for the young couple.

2: John and Cyn #1: John and Cynthia Lennon are captured in a relaxing moment during a boat ride in Miami, February 1964. John Lennon is the picture-perfect young pop-star behind his dark glasses.

3: John and Cyn #2: John Lennon is captured in a relaxing moment with his wife, Cynthia, during a boat ride in Miami, February 1964. The young pop-star couple seemed completely immersed in each other despite the demanding intrusion of the media.

4: John and Cyn #3: John and Cynthia Lennon are captured in a relaxing moment during a boat ride in Miami, February 1964. John Lennon nuzzles his nose into his wife’s long blonde hair.

5: On the Boat #1: During the Beatles visit to Miami in February 1964, the Lads from Liverpool got to enjoy the beautiful sunny weather and the many water sports that are available in the area. Here, John Lennon climbs into the boat after having tried his hand at water skiing, as his wife, Cynthia, offers her support.
2nd photo: John and Cynthia Lennon enjoy boating and water skiing in Miami, Florida. The Beatles made this stop in Miami on their first visit to the U.S. in February 1964 to perform for the second time on the Ed Sullivan Show.

6: On the Boat #2: John Lennon and his wife, Cynthia (left), enjoy a quite, relaxing moment aboard a boat in Miami, February 1964. This was the first time America saw a Beatle dressed in something other than a suit while performing on stage. Despite being dressed in casual tee-shirt and swimming trunks, John Lennon is still wearing his trademark black leather cap.

7: Quite Time #1: The Lennons (John and Cynthia) enjoy a quite, intimate moment aboard a boat in Miami, February 1964. At the height of the beginning of worldwide Beatlemania, it appears that John Lennon needed this moment of quiet repose with someone he knew he could trust.

8: Quite Time #2: The Lennons (John and Cynthia) enjoy a quite, intimate moment aboard a boat in Miami, February 1964. At the height of worldwide Beatlemania, it appears that John Lennon’s mind was completely adrift somewhere else, despite the whirlwind of media madness that was surrounding him.

9: Quite Time #3: The Lennons (John and Cynthia) enjoy a quite, intimate moment aboard a boat in Miami, February 1964. At the height of worldwide Beatlemania, it appears that John Lennon appreciated this time alone with his wife, amid the madness of the unparalleled media attention the Beatles received during their first visit to the U.S.

9a: Cyn Takes a Swim: Cynthia Lennon enjoys a swim in the ocean off Miami Beach, February 1964. When the Beatles made their stop in Miami on their first visit to the U.S. to appear on the Ed Sullivan Show, John Lennon’s wife, Cynthia, was along for the ride (or swim, as is the case here).

10: Around the Pool with the Boys: John and Cynthia Lennon enjoy some relaxation around the pool of their Miami Beach hotel, February 1964. The Beatles were in Miami to appear for the second time on the Ed Sullivan Show. Here, John, Cyn and the lads are dressed in bathing suits and terry cloth jackets provided by the hotel. Note that Lennon is wearing his black dress socks with his pool shoes. Also pictured in the background is Paul McCartney (center) and Ringo Starr, sitting next to Cyn on the patio bench.