The Beatles

Legendary BEATLES Manager BRIAN EPSTEIN Would Have Turned 90 Today

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19 September 2024

BRIAN EPSTEIN was born, on 19 September 1934,
into a family of successful retailers in Liverpool.

He would have celebrated his 90th birthday today.

His parents put their son in charge of their music
shop and he quickly showed a gift for spotting
musical talent.

He met THE BEATLES for the very first time in 1961 at a lunchtime concert at Liverpool‘s legendary Cavern Club. Although he had no experience of artist management, Epstein put them under contract and insisted that they abandon their scruffy image in favour of a new clean-cut style. He also attempted to get the Beatles a recording contract, eventually securing a deal with EMI’s Parlophone label.

Within months, the Beatles were international stars. Some of Epstein‘s other young discoveries had also prospered under his management. They included Gerry and the Pacemakers, Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas, Tommy Quickly, Cilla Black and The Big Three.

In 1967 Epstein died of a combined alcohol and barbiturate
overdose, ruled as accidental, at the age of only 32. R.I.P.

UNCUT Magazine – New Issue With Eternal Cover Stars THE BEATLES

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17 September 2024

UNCUT tells the American success story of THE BEATLES.

Also articles about Van Morrison, Michael Kiwanuka, Peter Perrett
as well as Steve Cropper, Suede, the Lijadu Sisters, Chuck Prophet
and more.

This month’s free CD is a 15-track one showcasing the month’s
best new music. You can buy a copy and let it be sent to your
home address. Info HERE.

26 July 1964 – THE BEATLES Topped The UK Charts With Their LP 3rd LP ‘A HARD DAY’S NIGHT’

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26 July 2024

The Fab Four hit the top seat of the UK Charts on 25 July 1964, this day 60 years ago
with their 3d LP A HARD DAY’S NIGHT. They occupied the #1 position for 21 weeks.

It was the first Beatles album to be recorded entirely on
four-track tape, allowing for good stereo mixes.

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The LP featured songs that were part of the
soundtrack of the movie of the same name.

100 BEST ALBUM COVERS Ever According To Legendary ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE

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21 July 2024

The first edition of iconic music weekly Rolling Stone, founded in San Franciso, was issued in November 1967. It became one of the most respected music magazines ever and still is.

Over the years RS published several ‘best of lists’, best song ever, best album ever,
best guitarist ever etc. Now they published their 100 best album covers ever. Below
the TOP-10. You can check the full TOP-100 right HERE.

To be honest I’m not impressed by their Top-10 choices.

1. ‘Unknown Pleasures’ by JOY DIVISION – 1979

2.’Abbey Road’ by THE BEATLES – 1969

3. ‘There’s A Riot Going On’ by SLY & THE FAMILY STONE – 1971

4. ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ by PINK FLOYD – 1973

5. Ready To Die by THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G. – 1994

6. ‘Horses’ by PATTI SMITH – 1975

7. ‘Maggot Brain’ by FUNKADELIC – 1971

8. ‘London Calling’ by THE CLASH – 1979

9. ‘She’s So Unusual’ by CYNDI LAUPER – 1983

10. ‘Nevermind’ by NIRVANA – 1991

THE BEATLES Topped UK Singles Chart With ‘THE BALLAD OF JOHN AND YOKO’ 55 Years Ago Today

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Top singles from the past

11 June 2024

Today 55 years ago, on 11 June 1969, The Fab Four (in this case only Paul and John were involved in the recording/production) topped the UK Singles Chart with THE BALLAD OF JOHN AND YOKO.

Actually one of my all-time favourite Lennon classics. It was the band’s 17th and final numero uno in their native country. The song tells the story of the eventful days of the marriage of the late genius John and his muse Yoko Ono while driving in a Rolls Royce.

Lyrics

Standing in the dock at Southampton
Trying to get to Holland or France
The man in the Mac said, “You’ve got to go back”
You know, they didn’t even give us a chance

Chorus

Christ, you know it ain’t easy
You know how hard it can be
The way things are going
They’re gonna crucify me

Finally, made the plane into Paris
Honeymooning down by the Seine
Peter Brown called to say, “You can make it okay
You can get married in Gibraltar, near Spain”

Chorus

Drove from Paris to the Amsterdam Hilton
Talking in our beds for a week
The news people said, “Say what you doing in bed”
I said, “We’re only trying to get us some peace”

Chorus

Saving up your money for a rainy day
Giving all your clothes to charity
Last night the wife said, “Poor boy, when you’re dead
You don’t take, nothing with you but your soul”

Made a lightning trip to Vienna
Eating chocolate cake in a bag
The newspaper said, “She’s gone to his head
They look just like two gurus in drag”

Chorus

Caught the early plane back to London
50 acorns tied in a sack
The men from the press said, “We wish you success
It’s good to have the both of you back”

Chorus

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24 April 1969 – THE BEATLES Scored No. 1 Hit In The UK With ‘GET BACK’ 55 Years Ago Today

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Top singles from the past

24 April 2024

Like for millions of people on this planet, THE BEATLES are also for me,
the best band ever. Their virtuoso musical talent, their innovatory songwriting,
their Lennon/McCartney magic, their vocal bliss, made them turn pop music
into something that elevated pop-ular music to an ingenious, very accessible
form of entertaining art all over the world.

This day 55 years ago, they scored one of their countless No.1 hits
in the UK with GET BACK. Also, No. 1 in the US, in several European
countries, New Zealand, Australia and Canada. It featured on their
final LP Let It Be

Get back, get back
Get back to where you once belonged
Get back, get back
Get back to where you once belonged
Get back Jojo

They played the song on their famous rooftop performance.

The Beatles: Story – All Albums