Deep Beatles

by / on May 10, 2013 at 10:31 am / in Deep Beatles, Pop Music, Rock Music, Uncategorized

Deep Beatles: “Nothin’ Shakin’ [But the Leaves on the Trees]” (BBC version, 1963)

Concluding our three-week look at select BBC performances, Deep Beatles focuses on a memorable George Harrison performance: “Nothin’ Shakin’ (But the Leaves on the Trees),” a rocker the Beatles had performed since their Hamburg days.

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by / on April 26, 2013 at 11:47 am / in Deep Beatles, Rock Music, Uncategorized

Deep Beatles: “Some Other Guy” (BBC version, 1963)

Years ago, low-quality footage surfaced of the Beatles performing “Some Other Guy” at the Cavern Club on October 22, 1962. Filmed by Manchester-based Grenada Television, the brief clip captures the Beatles playing before a packed lunchtime crowd at the Cavern.

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by / on April 12, 2013 at 8:32 am / in Deep Beatles, Pop Music, Rock Music, Uncategorized

Deep Beatles: “Honey Don’t” (BBC version, 1963)

For the next few columns, Deep Beatles shines a spotlight on their BBC performances. Before incessant screaming and the rigors of touring took their toll, the Beatles had become one of the most polished live bands on the road.

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by / on March 29, 2013 at 8:26 am / in Deep Beatles, Pop Music, Uncategorized

Deep Beatles: “Misery” (1963)

Last week marked the 50th anniversary of a cultural revolution: the release of the Beatles’ Please Please Me. Their first effort, recorded over 12 hours on a single day, stands as one of the most impressive debuts in rock history.

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by / on March 15, 2013 at 8:29 am / in Deep Beatles, Pop Music, Rock Music, Uncategorized

Deep Beatles: “Hello Little Girl” (1962)

Last week’s Deep Beatles took a closer look at the Beatles’ 1962 audition for Decca Records. Since manager Brian Epstein wanted to present Decca’s A&R department with a vivid picture of the Beatles’ live shows, he asked the band to perform covers

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by / on February 15, 2013 at 8:33 am / in Deep Beatles, Pop Music, Rock Music, Uncategorized

Deep Beatles: “Savoy Truffle” (1968)

Many Beatles songs contain two key elements: wordplay and nods to their R&B roots. George Harrison is no stranger to either aspect, and few songs encapsulate these qualities like “Savoy Truffle,” the White Album track

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by / on February 1, 2013 at 8:26 am / in Deep Beatles, Rock Music, Uncategorized

Deep Beatles: “I’ve Got A Feeling” (1970)

Volumes have been written on the Lennon/McCartney dynamic, after point/counterpoint exchanges graced “We Can Work It Out,” “Getting Better,” and “She’s Leaving Home.” One of their finest moments as a duo occurred during the troubled Get Back sessions.

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by / on January 18, 2013 at 8:40 am / in Deep Beatles, Pop Music, Rock Music, Uncategorized

Deep Beatles: “Run for Your Life” (1965)

It’s the song everyone loves to hate, the one containing squirm-inducing lyrics that are at least politically incorrect, at most misogynistic.

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by / on December 21, 2012 at 8:09 am / in Deep Beatles, Pop Music, Rock Music, Uncategorized

Deep Beatles: Paul McCartney, “Little Willow” (1997)

Since Christmas is right around the corner, I planned on writing about the Beatles’ Fan Club Christmas records. However, last week’s mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, has halted the usual festivities, teaching us that life is fragile.

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by / on December 4, 2012 at 8:09 am / in Deep Beatles, Pop Music, Rock Music, Uncategorized

Deep Beatles: “Rain” (1966)

Recently I’ve received requests to examine “Rain,” the groundbreaking B-side to “Paperback Writer.” Indeed, “Rain” has transformed into one of the Beatles’ best-loved B-sides, a masterpiece both musically and lyrically.

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