George, John, and Maureen O’Grady (writer for Boyfriend magazine) at the Blue Angel, Liverpool, 12 June 1963. The first one has been well-circulated. The one with John is somewhat less known.
Read More »Paul McCartney saw a barbershop in “Penny Lane”
In a car video interview that took place in his native Liverpool, Paul McCartney saw a barbershop in “Penny Lane”, Paul did not hesitate to get out to give a surprise to the owner of the barbershop, the lady so impressed she did not believe what is happening. Paul walks …
Read More »Today’s “Partial Beatles Reunion Songs” is “Back Off Boogaloo” Ringo’s single (1972)
Fired up after sharing the stage at the Concert for Bangladesh, Ringo and George raced back into the studio to record this single. Co-written and produced by George, “Back Off Boogaloo” was inspired by a turn of phrase from T. Rex’s Marc Bolan and works itself up into an appropriately …
Read More »November 24th, 1961. Tower Ballroom, New Brighton, Wallasey
The Beatles appeared with Rory Storm & The Hurricanes,Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Remo 4, Earl Preston & The Tempest Tornadoes and Faron Young & The Flamingos. The concert was Sam Leach’s “Operation Big Beat II”. The Beatles had already played The Casbah Club in Liverpool before arriving at the …
Read More »Ringo Starr on The Phil Donahue Show (March 29, 1978)
On March 29, 1978, Ringo Starr, the drummer for the legendary rock band The Beatles, appeared as a guest on The Phil Donahue Show. This appearance was part of his promotional activities for various projects he was involved with at the time. Topics Discussed: Solo Career: Ringo Starr likely discussed …
Read More »A Beatles Story
In his office, in 2016, Giles Martin asked Randy Bachman from Guess Who band, “What do you want to hear?” Randy didn’t have to think long to answer. “The opening chord of “A Hard Day’s Night.” To satisfy the guitarist, Giles had to separate three tapes: one for George Harrison’s …
Read More »Smile and be happy
Harrison’s earliest musical influences included musicians such as Big Bill Broonzy, Chet Atkins, Chuck Berry, Ry Cooder and Buddy Holly. In 1965, he was a pioneer in introducing Indian music to the West through instruments such as the sitar, which he played on songs like “Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has …
Read More »George Harrison: A Musical Journey through His Instruments
George Harrison, often referred to as “the quiet Beatle,” was a multi-talented musician and songwriter who left an indelible mark on the music industry. Apart from his role as the lead guitarist of the legendary band, The Beatles, Harrison was known for his distinctive sound and experimental approach to playing …
Read More »10 Best George Harrison Songs with The Beatles
George Harrison, often referred to as the “quiet Beatle,” made significant contributions to The Beatles’ success as a guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist. While he may not have had as many lead vocal opportunities as John Lennon and Paul McCartney, his distinctive voice and songwriting style left an indelible mark on …
Read More »20 George Harrison Quotes: Wisdom and Inspiration from the Beatles’ Guitarist
George Harrison, the iconic musician and lead guitarist of the Beatles, left a lasting impact on the world with his music and spiritual beliefs. Beyond his extraordinary talent, Harrison’s words of wisdom continue to inspire generations. In this blog post, we’ll explore 20 of George Harrison’s most profound quotes and …
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