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Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Moby, Eddie Vedder + others – ‘Change Begins Within’ (2017)

‘Change Begins Within’ shines when these artists appear onstage together, clearly reveling in their collegiality.

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Heart – ‘Alive in Seattle’ (2003; 2017 reissue)

Displaying their broad musical range, Ann and Nancy Wilson remind us why Heart is considered the foremost interpreters of Led Zeppelin.

Grateful Dead's 'Long Strange Trip' Film Reminds Me Why I'll Always Be a Deadhead

Grateful Dead’s ‘Long Strange Trip’ Film Reminds Me Why I’ll Always Be a Deadhead

Although it neglects key events, Amazon Prime’s new Grateful Dead documentary made Mike Tiano a Deadhead – again.

The Link Between the Beatles' 'A Hard Day's Night' and Several Legendary Films

The Link Between the Beatles’ ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ and Several Legendary Films

What does the Beatles’ first film have in common with ‘Star Wars,’ Alfred Hitchcock and ‘The Avengers’? Mike Tiano reveals this surprising link.

'A Hard Day's Night' … with Jimmy Page?

‘A Hard Day’s Night’ … with Jimmy Page?

Mike Tiano explores the often-overlooked role that future Led Zeppelin star Jimmy Page played in the Beatles’ 1964 film ‘A Hard Day’s Night.’

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Heart – ‘Live at the Royal Albert Hall with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’ (2016)

Heart’s ‘Live at the Royal Albert Hall with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’ shows a jubilant band obviously thrilled at the prospect of performing in such a storied venue.

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Kit O’Toole’s Top Beatles Albums, Books, Collectibles and Movies for 2016

This list of Top Beatles Albums, Books, Collectibles and Movies for 2016 includes selections that every fan on your gift list will love.

"That Thing You Do!' … When Less is More

“That Thing You Do!’ … When Less is More

Twenty years on, Mike Tiano recommends “Tom Hanks’ Extended Cut” of ‘That Thing You Do!’ – but only to hardcore fans.

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‘Danny Says: A Documentary on the Life and Times of Danny Fields’ (2016): Movies

The aptly titled ‘Danny Says’ finds the always-quotable Danny Fields discussing his life among the late-20th century’s musical greats and near-greats.

The Beatles - 'Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years' (2016): Movies

The Beatles – ‘Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years’ (2016): Movies

While some restored Beatles footage truly impresses, ‘Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years’ still seems to suffer from an identity crisis.