Which group won the Beatles' first Grammy Award?

The Beatles won their first Grammy Award for Best Performance by a Vocal Group in 1965.

Their winning recording was “A Hard Day’s Night,” the title song from the group’s 1964 film and soundtrack album. John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote the song, and the Beatles performed the recording as a group.

The award came at the 7th Annual Grammy Awards, which honored music released during 1964. The Beatles faced established American vocal groups, including the Beach Boys, but their energetic performance and rapidly expanding international influence prevailed.

This first victory was not the Beatles’ first Grammy nomination. Their later Grammy history included Album of the Year recognition for Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and multiple awards connected with their recordings and songwriting. The group ultimately became one of the most decorated acts in Grammy history.