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Nowhere Man John Lennon’s not-another-love-song was meant for the studio

John Lennon’s trip into his consciousness works better as studio recording than live performance due to the songs vocal harmonic complexity and layered instrumentals.

The Beatles “Nowhere Man”

“Nowhere Man” from The Beatles “Rubber Soul” album is clearly a studio song that did not translate well in live performance.

By the time the album was recorded in 1965, The Beatles were using multi-track recording to create music that was impossible to re-create on stage.

It’s no wonder The Beatles began to dislike touring. They couldn’t get their music across the way it was recorded.

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Watch The Beatles on Tour in 1964

This rare video series shows The Beatles in their early days on the 1964 World Tour in Melbourne Australia

John Lennon You Can’t Do That Melbourne The Beatles World Tour 1964

These 3 rare videos of The Beatles are fun to watch. The world-famous rock band are In their early days during the 1964 World Tour in Melbourne Australia.

The video is not pristine and the sound is sometimes off but these are classic and priceless videos.

The performances have all the talent, energy and charm of The Beatles. You can see how polished the band was but also pick out their mistakes. Continue reading →

Chuck Berry is the King of Rock and Roll Music

Chuck Berry’s Rock and Roll Music with Etta James, Eric Clapton and Keith Richards, Robert Cray is the epitome of rock and roll

“If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it ‘Chuck Berry’.” said John Lennon about his hero Chuck Berry.

Chuck Berry is the King of Rock and Roll and he was also a character. He toured with just his guitar and no band. Everybody can play Chuck Berry standards and a local pickup band is cheaper than a touring troupe. Continue reading →

#1 Hits of Rock – 1974 – Band on the Run by Wings

The escape of Wings from the clutches of evil hit the top of the charts June 8, 1974

‘Band on the Run’ is one of the most popular Wings songs and Sir Paul McCartney plays it at almost every concert.

When Sir Paul played Halifax Nova Scotia he enhanced the mystery by recounting how they had to bribe officials in the African country to get out alive.
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No. 1 Hits of Rock – Ticket To Ride by The Beatles

Great rock song from ‘Help’ topped Billboard Charts for a week May 22 to 28, 1965

“Ticket To Ride” was recorded in February 1965 and released on April 9, 1965 (19th in the UK) and started a quick climb to the top making #1 on May 22nd.

The song held the top spot for a week. Of course it was #1 in Canada and the UK.
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The Beatles sultans of swing or just a cover band

Updated with Animal House version of Shout – The Beatles cover version of Shout compare to the original

The Beatles Shout

The British Invasion brought most black rhythm and blues home to white audiences in America.

The Beatles recordings show a love for covering R&B tunes. Continue reading →

UK Pre-Order George Harrison Living in the Material World

Now available for US and Canadian pre-order – release date May 1, 2012

Living in the Material World

Three versions of documentary will release on October 10, 2011 but only in UK and EU, pity!

Beatles and George Harrison fans will able to get three versions of Martin Scorsese’s documentary: DVD, Blu-Ray and Deluxe Edition Blu-Ray. Unless your player is all-regions you’re out of luck.

For North American fans, that source is not going to work since both the DVD and Blu-Ray formats are restricted to the UK, Europe, the ,Middle East and South Africa. The Blu-Ray disk will also play in Greenland, French territories, Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Continue reading →

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