This is not intended to be a review so much as observations on a band I’ve known, loved and read about almost literally my entire life. This documentary greatly changed my perception of them in a way none of the other stuff I’ve seen or … Continue reading Impressions and Observations on the Beatles’ ‘Get Back’ documentary
Part of an occasional series wherein I post an original song and two covers. If I can find them I usually post alternates that take the song somewhere else. Fellow blogger Christian did a post a while back and noted Sheryl Crow’s fine version if … Continue reading One Song/Three Versions – Beware of Darkness.
“Why should the Beatles give more? Didn’t they give everything on God’s earth for ten years? Didn’t they give themselves?” Playboy Interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono, published in January 1981 issue. The reasons for the Beatles’ breakup were myriad, not the least of … Continue reading It Was Fifty Years Ago Today – The Beatles Break Up
Be sure to stay tuned at the end for the bonus track. Trust me. This will blow your mind. Even though you don’t see a lot of Beatles posts from me, know this – I am a stone-cold Beatles freak. I’ve written about them – … Continue reading A Couple of Solo Beatles Tunes (Plus bonus)
After The Beatles broke up in early 1970, each of the guys had their own ideas about what to do next. For Lennon and McCartney – acrimony and emotional turmoil aside – it was pretty clear they needed to write their own songs and just … Continue reading Featured Album – All Things Must Pass – George Harrison
Paul McCartney announced he was leaving The Beatles in April 1970. But this was really the final death blow of what everybody saw coming. George Harrison – wasting no time at all – booked Abbey Road and in May of that year started recording his … Continue reading The Remarkable Story of Delaney and Bonnie (and friends) (final of 2)
Their approach to music was infectious. The truth, which I found hard to tell [Steve Winwood], was that I was lost in Blind Faith. I was the man in the hallway who has come out of one door, only to find it has closed behind … Continue reading The Remarkable Story of Delaney and Bonnie (and friends) (pt.1)
First post here: Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup They slither while they pass, they slip away across the universe Pools of sorrow, waves of joy are drifting through my open mind Possessing and caressing me Jai Guru Deva Om … Continue reading Beatles (final of 5) – Let It Be, Abbey Road
First post here: It was twenty years ago today Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play They’ve been going in and out of style But they’re guaranteed to raise a smile So may I introduce to you The act you’ve known for all these years … Continue reading Beatles (4) -Sgt. Pepper, White Album
First post here: There are places I remember all my life, though some have changed. Some forever, not for better. And some have gone, and some remain. The Beatles made their last live performance on August 29, 1966 at Candlestick Park (a now-defunct baseball stadium) … Continue reading Beatles (3) – Rubber Soul to Revolver
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