Billy J. Kramer had been singing with a group called the 'Coasters' when he was approached by Epstein. Although Billy was keen to turn professional, the Coasters weren't so Epstein had to find new musicians to back his new good looking vocalist. The Coasters ultimately found a new singer called Chick Graham and they too managed to cut a couple of unsuccessful singles.

Billy's performances at local rock clubs around Liverpool soon brought him to the attention of Brian Epstein. Acknowledging Billy's pop-idol potential, Brian set out to add Billy to his growing managerial empire, which already included The Beatles and Gerry and the Pacemakers.

Upon handing Billy a tape of what was to become the first in a succession of smash hits written especially for him by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. With BAD TO ME, Billy and his back-up group, The Dakotas, claimed the #1 chart spot in England, toppling the Beatles themselves.

The Lennon & McCartney compositions, "I'll Keep You Satisfied", "From A Window", "I Call Your Name" and "Bad To Me" all became international million sellers for Billy.