If I hadn’t known better, I would have thought the four performers of “Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles” were actually Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison.

This could be because I was sitting in the nosebleed section, but I have other sufficient evidence as to why the Nov. 11 show at the Orpheum Theater felt so authentic; both the crowd’s enthusiasm and the performers’ talent created a 1960s environment.

The show started by highlighting what may be one of the greatest times in American history: The Beatles’ debut on “The Ed Sullivan Show” in 1964. Next to the stage were two large screens that showed the actual debut along with several clips of screaming girls. The Beatles opened with the single “I Want to Hold Your Hand” on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” so the performers of “Rain” opened their own show the same way. Not only did their voices sound frighteningly like The Beatles, but the stage set was also an exact replica of the set on “The Ed Sullivan Show.”

“Rain” performers continued to play some of The Beatles’ earlier hits like “A Hard Day’s Night,” “Yesterday” and “I Feel Fine.” As they belted each song, I couldn’t help but notice the highly energized crowd around me. My mother, along with all of the other adults around me, seemed to be in another world — that world being the 1960s. People of all ages were dancing, singing and holding up the trademark peace sign like there was no tomorrow. While I don’t usually tolerate my mother’s dancing, I let it slide this one time.

Because “Rain” is a tribute to The Beatles, the show could not very well forget to feature songs from the more psychadelic albums like “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” During this part of the show, the performers sang songs from “With a Little Help From My Friends” to “When I’m Sixty-Four.” Although one may say I’m not a real fan of The Beatles for saying this, I’m not a fan of this particular type of music. I simply prefer the earlier stuff The Beatles did.

This does not mean, however, that this part of the show was not enjoyable; the graphic effects and lighting were phenomenal. When I think of the 1960s I think of color, and the visual elements were anything but dull.

Another unique part of “Rain” was how much the show stressed history. I liked the old film clips playing on the screens near the stage almost as much as I enjoyed the music itself. Between songs, the screens would show old television commercials that I had never seen, as well as more clips of screaming girls.

After other classic hits such as “Hello, Goodbye,” “Come Together” and “Let It Be,” the performers of “Rain” ended their show with “Hey Jude.” The crowd belted its heart out during the famous “na-na-na” part, and at one point I wasn’t sure if the line would ever going to end. Then again, when they did, I have to admit I was sad it was over.

Even though I’d pay anything to see the original Beatles perform live, “Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles” was a pretty groovy alternative.