The song was originally recorded during the sessions for McCartney’s Ram album in early 1971, and thus Hugh McCracken plays guitar on the recording rather than Wings’ guitarist Denny Laine. However, Laine did provide backing vocals during the production work for Red Rose Speedway. McCartney originally intended to use the song as part of his…
Written by Paul, it was originally intended to be included on the Sgt. Pepper LP, but was instead released as a single to satisfy the record company demand for a new release. John’s original lyrics for “In My Life” included a reference to Penny Lane. Soon after the Beatles recorded “In My Life” in October…
The iconic British luxury sports car was known for appearing in James Bond movies like Goldfinger, Thunderball and Cannonball. George’s purchase of the car was arranged through Bydor Cars, a company co-owned by Brian Epstein which supplied sportscars to many figures in the Swinging London era, including the Beatles and members of the Rolling Stones…
During the 1964 Christmas Show run at the Hammersmith Odeon, John accidentally dropped his Rickenbacker 325 off the stage. He gave the guitar a quick once-over, and he decided it looked alright.But when he went to play the guitar the following night, he found the more he played it, the more it went out of…
On September 10, 1962, Brian Epstein purchased two nearly identical Gibson J-160E acoustic-electric “Jumbo” guitars for John and George at Rushworth’s Music House in Liverpool. John used his guitar to co-compose such Beatles classics as “I Saw Her Standing There,” “She Loves You” and “I Want to Hold Your Hand.”Brian paid £161.05 for each of…
Maureen was 19 1/2 years old and required her parents’ permission to travel as she had done in September 1963, when vacationing in Greece with Ringo, Paul and Jane Asher. Cynthia was older than John and was born in 1939. In 1964 she would of been turning 25. Maureen was born in 1946 and would…
The Beatles is the first Beatles album released in the United States. Originally scheduled for a July 1963 release, the LP came out on January 10, 1964, on Vee-Jay Records, ten days before Capitol’s Meet The Beatles!. It was the subject of much legal wrangling, but ultimately, Vee-Jay were permitted to sell the album until…
Studio’s released track contributions: George Harrison – Lead Vocals, Lead and Rhythm Guitars (1968 Gibson J-200). Paul McCartney – Organ (Hammond RT-3 w/ Leslie 145 cabinet), Bass (1966 Fender Jazz Bass), backing vocals. Ringo Starr – Drums (1964 Ludwig Super Classic Black Oyster Pearl, 1968 Ludwig Hollywood Maple). Chris Thomas – Piano (Hamburg Steinway Baby…
When the Ronettes’ record “Be My Baby” became a hit, the Beatles wanted to meet them. “They had seen us on Sunday Night at the London Palladium and they said, ‘We have got to meet these girls with the black long hair and slits up the side,’” said Spector. Both groups were invited to a…
In “Don’t Bother Me”, With The Beatles album, 1963, George is definitely the standout with his impressive guitar work and vocals. Harrison’s fierce guitar solo, as well as his rhythm guitar work throughout the song, displays the confidence of his first original composition. Not being the Beatle with the most gifted sense of pitch, his…