The Beatles Through The Years

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And In The End...

The Beatles in the 'Hello Goodbye' promotional film, 1967. Photo: Apple Corps Well, it's been a while since I posted last on here but I have returned! (As John said in Help! "Let's go back and get 'em, eh?") "Where have you been?" I don't hear you ask! I've been busy over on our sister website Tea and a Butty and its podcast so if any of you are interested in British and American culture and the clashes that happen frequently between them, head on over and take a listen to us and most of all, let us know what you think! (We love to hear from you!) The Beatles ceased to be a working band unofficially in 1969 and officially in 1970 when Paul announced he was quitting. Would they have gotten back together if John hadn't been killed will be the eternal question on the minds of all their fans both old and new. It is destined to be debated until time runs out. Himesh Patel as Jack Malik in the 2019 film 'Yesterday' Photo: Universal I hope everybody is enjoying this website and continues to. I don't plan on deleting it and its here forever* I am simply one of many out there that seek to put all of the facts as we know them up on here and discuss the news of Paul, Ringo and everyone else who was involved in this fantastic story. Isn't it amazing that over 50 years later we are still discussing a band that had extremely humble beginnings in Liverpool? Much art has been devoted to them and the most recent of them being the Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis film 'Yesterday' which features Himesh Patel as struggling musician Jack Malik who, due to an atmospheric phenomenon, finds himself one of only three people who remember the Beatles and their music. I want to keep this blog open and update it when I feel like it but if you want to keep up with me, head on over to Tea and a Butty and check us out on there! http://dlvr.it/RC3sWG

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The White Album at 50 Years Old

The Beatles eponymous 1968 double album turns 50 today. Forever known as 'The White Album' thanks to its stark white cover, this is a collection of songs that has some fans and critics saying they topped their previous release 'Sgt Pepper' and some citing this album as the beginning of the break up. My opinion is the White Album today remains the benchmark over which future albums were measured by. Most of the songs were written during their trip to Rishikesh, India in early 1968 and demoed at George Harrison's house in Esher, England before the album was recorded. This trip produced a huge volume of songs from John, Paul and George. So much that it was decided that the next album would be a double album. Their producer, George Martin, didn't feel that it should have been and the songs should have been condensed into one single album which led to a little tension during the sessions. During interviews about the excellent 2018 remix of the album, George Martin's son, Giles compared his father's dislike of the album to an argument he himself had with his father over not measuring Pimm's. "The white album was the Beatles not measuring Pimm's!" is what he said in the interview. The remixes sound incredibly fresh. Some have expressed discontent with some of them, While My Guitar Gently Weeps being one coming under fire for not having the bass and drums centered in the mix. Personally, I prefer the remix of Good Night to the original one but the Esher Demos and studio takes are the big draw for many fans in the deluxe package. All of them cleaned up and remixed. What is your favourite remix from the White Album? Do you prefer it to the original mix?? Let us know on Facebook in the Tea & A Butty group! http://dlvr.it/Qs0Yds

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Hello Good Buy - George Harrison - Let It Roll

Here's a great birthday gift idea for all you George Harrison fans - Let It Roll: Songs by George Harrison. http://dlvr.it/QHpGtF

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The Beatles 50 A Hard Days Night Shirt

The Beatles 50 Men's T-Shirt It really will be a Hard Day's Night if you don't have this shirt! This is the Beatles 50 Large Men's T-Shirt in A Hard Day's Night print. This is available on eBay and is perfect for those looking to complete their Beatles 50 collection! http://dlvr.it/Q17f0G

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The Beatles Hot Wheels 5 Car Premium Set

Hot Wheels have an awesome new set out for us Beatles fans! Five Beatles album themed Hot Wheels Cars have been put together in a box set. The five albums are: A Hard Day's Night (1964) Rubber Soul (1965) Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) Magical Mystery Tour (1967) The Beatles [White Album] (1968) This is available to buy on eBay right now! A must for any collector of Hot Wheels and the Beatles! http://dlvr.it/Pyxc4z

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Hello Good Buy - John Lennon - Power To The People: The Hits

  Here's a fantastic Birthday gift idea for all you John Lennon fans! Power To The People - The Hits of John Lennon! http://dlvr.it/PtTDkr

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Eight Arms To Hold You: 50 Years Of Help! and The Beatles

Here's a great new book to Pre-Order! George, Paul and John in a scene from 'Help!' (1965) 'Eight Arms To Hold You: 50 Years Of Help! and The Beatles' is a book by Simon Wells with rare and unseen photos of the Beatles during the making of their second film 'Help!' in 1965. Pre-Order this book now! http://dlvr.it/PrWtMZ

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PBS Is Premiering Ron Howard's Acclaimed Film 'Eight Days A Week'

Eight Days A Week on PBS Ron Howard's Brilliant look at the Beatles touring years 'Eight Days A Week' is finally premiering on US TV with PBS (Public Broadcasting Station) on November 25th at 8:30pm ET. You must check your local listings though. That's not all your Beatle goodness though, after the film, PBS spoil us with another showing of SGT. PEPPER’S MUSICAL REVOLUTION that continues the story after the Beatles stopped touring and began work on their eighth studio album 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' The documentary film Eight Days A Week is focused on the Beatles touring years from 1962 to 1966 and with contributions from Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr and the estates of George Harrison and John Lennon, the film is nothing short of a labour of love for Ron Howard, as we said before in our previous blog about it. Who will be watching this November on PBS? Let us know! We'd love to hear from you! http://dlvr.it/PrKhW5

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Paul McCartney Regains Beatles Song Catalogue From Sony.

That Day Is Done: Did Paul Finally Get Back The Songs? It's being reported that the confidential settlement that Paul McCartney and Sony reached means that Paul has finally done what he's been looking to do since 1985; Regain the full rights to the full Beatles Catalog. This is a story that started back in 1969 when Dick James, who owned a majority share in Northern Songs, the publishing company set up with Brian Epstein and John Lennon and Paul McCartney in 1963, sold the songs without giving John and Paul a chance to buy them. Dick sold them to ATV music. In 1985, ATV was put up for sale and was bought by Michael Jackson, much to the displeasure of Paul, who originally had advised Jackson on the value of owning publishing rights. Jackson, of course, didn't spend his money wisely and had to sell most of the catalog to Sony in the 90s and then with Jackson's death in 2009, Sony bought the songs outright and this January, McCartney began the process to regain them and they have reached a settlement which people are reporting is to McCartney's full benefit. So, HAS Paul gotten back the full rights? So far, nothing has been officially confirmed. What do you think? http://dlvr.it/PRwDPl

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Tea & A Butty Podcast 14 - Women of John Lennon'

We're baaaack! After what seems like a whole year hiatus, we are back with a new Podcast. We even grew mustaches and cut our hair and made a promotional film where people wonder whether or not it's really us! We hope you enjoy and look out for our next in the 'Women of...' series, Paul McCartney! http://dlvr.it/PQGTj1

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Hello Good Buy - New

Here's a fantastic birthday gift idea for all you Paul McCartney fans! His 'New' album! http://dlvr.it/PNGksw

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Hello Good Buy - Band On The Run

Here's a great deal for somebody's birthday, perhaps that Macca fan in your life! Paul McCartney and Wings' 1973 classic album 'Band On The Run' http://dlvr.it/PKW5sY

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BBC Radio 2 Salute The Beatles: Paul Merton's Beatles & Sgt. Pepper Forever

Paul Merton is a respected British comedian, broadcaster and writer who appears on the BBC panel show 'Have I Got News For You'. In this BBC Radio 2 production, he imagines what would have happened if the Beatles (along with some of their famous friends) had re-united for a one off concert in 1974. In a four part series, Merton, a Beatlemaniac like all the rest of us, presents this concert with a Terry Wogan-esque narration. Have a listen at the link below and just imagine what it might have been like:  And if that isn't enough, Martin Freeman (Yes, John Watson himself is a massive Beatles fan, didn't you know? Sherlock though, he can't understand the appeal!) presents a documentary also on Radio 2 about Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club Band. You can also listen to it free and un-geoblocked (The BBC are totally fine with everyone in the world listening to their radio) right at the link below: http://dlvr.it/PKGCBH

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Photo of the Day: Abbey Road

Abbey Road Wall, May 22nd 2017 http://dlvr.it/PGcpLF

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Hello Good Buy - A Hard Day's Night DVD

  Here's a fantastic gift idea for the Beatles fan in your life - A Hard Day's Night on DVD. It's very clean! http://dlvr.it/PFswP8

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In Memoriam - Sir Roger Moore (1927 - 2017)

Live And Let Die: Roger Moore and Jane Seymour on the set of Roger's first outing as 007. Sir Roger Moore, Film and TV star and more recently, UNICEF Ambassador, has died at his home in Switzerland at the age of 89 after a short battle with cancer. It goes without saying that Sir Roger was well known the world over as Simon Templar in 'The Saint' from 1962 to 69 and then achieved even more recognition as James Bond 007 in seven films from 1973 to 1985 beginning with the George Martin scored 'Live And Let Die' and ending with 'A View To A Kill'. Sir Roger's work with UNICEF is less well known but ultimately far more important. Since Audrey Hepburn introduced him to the organization, Sir Roger got involved in 1991 as a Goodwill Ambassador and worked tirelessly for them for decades. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2003 for his work with the organization. So, we shall raise a glass and toast the memory of a truly great storyteller and actor. Here he is in a memorable interview on 'Des O'Connor Tonight' in 1994 being brilliant. Goodbye and thank you for everything, Sir Roger Moore. http://dlvr.it/PD8KpL

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Hello Good Buy - Revolver

                                                                Here's a fantastic gift idea for all you Beatles fans! Revolver! http://dlvr.it/PD6fwB