Tag: Beatle Bits
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It Was Fifty Years Ago Today: Beatles ’65
As 1964 was coming to a close, I was well aware that The Beatles had a new album coming out on December 15th. AM radio was already crowded with airplay of “I Feel Fine” that was going to be included on “Beatles ’65.” I couldn’t wait! This was a time when things were changing for…
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The Beatles First Ed Sullivan Appearance: A Personal Rememberance!
It’s finally here! Sixty years ago, the United States (and since the U.S. considers itself the center of the universe), and the world was visually introduced to The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show. Seventy-three million people were exposed to what England had seen for the previous two years, and fell in love. It wasn’t…
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Mark Your Calendars – February 9th
Now, I know that on February 9th many of us will be wrapped up in the WInter Olympics, but true Beatles fans will be tuning in to CBS from 8-10 p.m. for their special, “The Night That Changed America: A GRAMMY Salute To The Beatles.” It was taped immediately following The Grammy Awards broadcast this week. The two-hour…
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Congratulations, Paul!
Well, I’m just a bit overcome by the amazing Grammys presentation on Sunday. Such a great mix of performers! But, I have to say, what brought a tear to my eye was watching Ringo play with Paul. OMG! What a moment!!! Our esteemed Beatles were awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award for their contributions to popular…
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Paul McCartney nominated for Five Grammys Tonight!
With the 50th anniversary of The Beatles first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show coming at warp speed–about the only thing taking my mind off the “polar vortex,” is tonight’s Grammy Awards. It has plenty of anxious anxiety for Beatle fans: Will Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr perform together again? They are both scheduled to…
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“It Was 50 Years Ago Today……….”
There are so many 50 year anniversaries for The Beatles this year. Today is one of the biggest because the band’s first Capitol Records album release of Meet the Beatles occurred on January 20, 1964. Little did the world know what was to come along in just a few short weeks………………
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Start the New Year Off Right with “Ding Dong, Ding Dong” By George Harrison!!
There’s no better way to kick off a year than watching a promo video for “George Harrison’s “Ding Dong, Ding Dong!!”: http://youtu.be/rYx3ZfRWGcM
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“She Loves You” Turns 50!!
I know it’s hard to believe, but The Beatles’ release of “She Loves You” turned 50 years old. There are a lot of things that will turn fifty in the next few years, but it also gives everyone a chance to reminisce. The song was loaded with many hooks. “She Loves You” — with Ringo’s…
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Summer’s Last Gasp: “The Sun Is Shining” Soundcheck by The Fireman (Paul McCartney)!
Near record heat made me think of one of my favorite songs from “Electric Arguments” by The Fireman (Paul McCartney). Here’s Paul at a sound check giving it a run through:
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Ringo Starr on Today Show Remembers the Good Times with The Beatles
Ringo is introducing a new e-book titled, Photograph, with many never-before-seen photos of his Beatles days. Check out this great interview on the Today Show and pick up a copy of his book on iTunes. Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy This book release coincides with his new exhibit…