The BEATLES (Official Thread)

[Mr. Bob Dobolina]

^^Thanks for the info, MP. I'm looking forward to it. I just started reading "Tune In" by Mark Lewisohn. It's the first in a trilogy of books covering the Fab Four's lives and times. This one goes from their births (and before) to the end of 1962. It's over 9oo pages long. There has been no announcement as to when the other two books will be released. Taken together, it will be the ultimate Beatles biography.

 

[Hurdy Gurdy Man]

Abundantly more than delighted to see than even 50 years on,America still places well due importance on this event,which as we all know went way,WAY beyond the parameters of historical small screen.If this venture is indeed presented in its proper perspectives,we may finally silence all the "Beatles were just a good rock band and therefore over rated nimrods!Kudos to CBS and it's recognition of the massive social and cultural influences of this most auspicious moment that helped spark highly significant cultural change....

 

[Mr. Bob Dobolina]

Of course, not to be cynical, but this will be a nice "pat on the back" moment for CBS. The Ed Sullivan Show, where The Beatles made their live American television debut, was a Sunday night staple on CBS for 23 years.

 

[METALPRIEST]

10 Years Ago

Let It Be NAKED



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[METALPRIEST]

The NEW Words Of Love VIDEO for the BBC2 release!!

 

[METALPRIEST]

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to Lead Star-Studded Beatles Tribute



On Feb. 9, 2014, CBS will mark the 50th anniversary of the Beatles‘ first appearance on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ in a big way.

According to ABC News Radio, the group’s milestone will be celebrated with a special, ‘The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles,’ which will feature appearances from Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr as well as John Lennon‘s and George Harrison‘s widows, Yoko Ono and Olivia Harrison. And if the latest rumors are correct, those are just a few of the famous names turning out to pay tribute.

ABC’s report quotes a recent post by the Australian site TV Tonight, which claims that an unnamed network executive revealed some extra details surrounding the special — namely, that it will include appearances by Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, Adele, Bruno Mars, Pink and Katy Perry, who will deliver new performances of the five songs the Beatles played on their ‘Ed Sullivan Show’ debut.

The special, which is being recorded the day after the Grammys on Jan. 27, is set to air at 8 PM EST on Feb. 9. Although CBS has yet to confirm any of the rumored participants, they’re clearly planning something big. “Whether you were alive to witness it on television that night, or you’ve just known about it all your life, that first television appearance by the Beatles on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ is historic,” executive producer Ken Ehrlich said in a statement. “To be able to celebrate this significant event 50 years later — and to the exact day, date, and time — with an all-star cast of Grammy participants, shapes up to be one for the books.”
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[METALPRIEST]

45 Years Ago

The White Album



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[Hurdy Gurdy Man]

Totally despite it's nearly total lack of any truly substantial graphics,the cover is actually considered one of the five most classic covers ever!Probably only the Fabs could have gotten away with THIS one!

 

[Mr. Bob Dobolina]

Today I read that The Beatles just racked up their 31st top ten album in America. "On The Air - Live at the BBC Vol. 2" debuted at number 7. The once and future champs!

 

[LG]

Totally despite it's nearly total lack of any truly substantial graphics,the cover is actually considered one of the five most classic covers ever!Probably only the Fabs could have gotten away with THIS one!

Never liked the 'cover' of the White Album, totally lacking any artistic value but the Beatles were at their zenith back then. At least it does have raised lettering that doesn't show up on photographs.

I like the White album now more than I ever have...but STILL skip over Revolution #9, and no I don't think it's avant-garde or a marvelous experimental song I think it's one of the 5 worst songs ever recorded in that decade. To this day I wonder how potent the drugs were John was taking when he came up with that abomination.