“John’s death hit me and Julian hard. I was grieving for the man I had loved as a husband and partner, Julian for the father he never really knew and needed so badly. For some months he appeared to be spiralling out of control and I worried about him. … …
Read More »The Beatles – Here, There and Everywhere
“John and I were particular fans of songs with little Cole Porter-era preambles, and we put them into a few of our own. ‘Girl Of My Dreams’, one of John’s favourite songs from early on, had a long preamble before it got into the song. So ‘Here, There And Everywhere’ …
Read More »The Back Seat Of My Car is the last track of 1971 “Ram” album, by Paul & Linda McCartney.
The song modulates stylistically between a sweeping piano-and-orchestra ballad similar to McCartney’s “The Long and Winding Road” and upbeat rock sections before ending in a raucous and passionate finale.Paul first presented this composition for The Beatles’ consideration during the Get Back rehearsals on 14 January 1969 at Twickenham Film Studios …
Read More »Paul writing, for first time, about the first edges of an affective relationship: Things We Said Today
Paul writing, for first time, about the first edges of an affective relationship: Things We Said Today, AHDN album, 1964.The lyrics of the song depict the singer affirming his love for his girl even though they are separated for long periods of time. The singer is comforted by her assurance …
Read More »February 6, 1958 – George Harrison joined the Liverpool skiffle group The Quarry Men
FEBRUARY 6, 1958 – George Harrison joined the Liverpool skiffle group The Quarry Men. It featured John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Len Garry, Eric Griffiths and John Lowe. Over time, they were to become The Beatles. Formed by John Lennon in Liverpool in 1956 with schoolmates, the Quarry Men took their name …
Read More »January 17, 1967 – 40-year-old David Mason recorded the piccolo trumpet solo for The Beatles’ “Penny Lane”
JANUARY 17, 1967 – 40-year-old David Mason (April 2, 1926 – April 29, 2011) recorded the piccolo trumpet solo for The Beatles’ “Penny Lane” at Abbey Road Studios in London. The London native landed the gig after Paul McCartney saw him performing Bach’s “Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major” with …
Read More »January 18, 1964 – The Beatles made their US chart debut when “I Want To Hold Your Hand” entered the chart at #45
JANUARY 18, 1964 – The Beatles made their US chart debut when “I Want To Hold Your Hand” entered the chart at #45 just twenty-three days after its release, making it the fastest-breaking and the fastest selling single in Capitol Records history, and launching the British invasion of the American music …
Read More »January 19, 1971 The Beatles Songs played in the courtroom at the Sharon Tate murder trial
JANUARY 19, 1971 – Several tracks from The Beatles’ self-titled album (aka “The White Album) including “Helter Skelter” and “Piggies” were played in the courtroom at the Sharon Tate murder trial to find out if any songs might have influenced Charles Manson and his followers to commit murder. Actress Sharon Tate …
Read More »January 20, 1988 – In Cleveland, Ohio, The Beatles were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and Yoko, Sean, and Julian Lennon all attend. Paul McCartney does not attend, sending instead a letter stating that continuing business differences with the other ex-Beatles was the reason for his absence.However, Harrison’s speech revealed they still had love for Paul, and the controversy was later …
Read More »January 10, 1964 – The Beatles’ first US album, “Introducing The Beatles” was released by Vee-Jay Records
JANUARY 10, 1964 – The Beatles’ first US album, “Introducing The Beatles” was released by Vee-Jay Records. The album cover showed John, Paul and George with their now famous “mop top” haircuts, but Ringo had yet to convert. Vee-Jay thought they had obtained the legal rights from EMI affiliate, Trans-Global …
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