The Beatles, “The Hippy Hippy Shake” (Star Club, 1962): Deep Beatles
The Beatles never recorded a studio version of “The Hippy Hippy Shake,” instead using the obscure Chan Romero barnburner to rev up early live audiences.
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I Want to Tell You: The Definitive Guide to the Music of the Beatles Volume 1: 1962/1963 by Anthony Robustelli (2014): Books
While Beatles books continue to flood the market, few focus on specific musical details. Who played what instrument? How did producer George Martin contribute to the group’s sound? Finally, and perhaps most importantly, why do the Beatles’ recordings stand the test of time You May Also Like: The Beatles, “DevilRead More
The Beatles Live! at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany 1962 (1977): Deep Beatles
“The Star Club Tapes”: this very phrase inspires spirited debate among Beatles fans.
I’m Not the Beatles: The John and Yoko Interviews 1969-1972, by Howard Smith (2014)
There’s a moment during the eight-disc set John & Yoko: I’m Not the Beatles when every Beatles fan will envy Village Voice journalist Howard Smith. You May Also Like: ‘The Smith Tapes 1969-1972: Lost Interviews with Rock Stars & Icons’ (2015): Books The ‘Mind Games’ Song That Pointed to JohnRead More
Worst Beatles Song Ever?: ‘The Ballad of John and Yoko’ (1969)
The Beatles’ “Ballad of John and Yoko” is a wet noodle of a song, standing beside its much bigger and stronger siblings.
Deep Beatles: “Hold Me Tight” from With the Beatles (1963)
Some Beatles tracks forged new sonic territory, and others just rocked hard. “Hold Me Tight,” a track off 1963’s With the Beatles, harkens back to their beginnings in Hamburg and Liverpool You May Also Like: The Beatles, “Thank You Girl” from ‘Past Masters’ (1963): Deep Beatles The Beatles, “Please MisterRead More
‘He is definitely alive’: Yoko Ono denies long-held rumor about death of Beatles’ Paul McCartney
Each week, Yoko Ono opens the floor for fan questions of any stripe, from her philosophy on art and outlook on life, to her music career and that of her husband John Lennon — both solo and with the Beatles. This week, she confirmed something that’s long been perculating amongRead More
Deep Beatles: “I Need You,” from Help! (1965)
Due to the overwhelmingly positive response to my last Deep Beatles column on “The Night Before,” this week shines the spotlight on another underrated Help! track: “I Need You,” an early George Harrison composition that still sounds haunting and airy. You May Also Like: The Beatles, “You’re Going to LoseRead More
Toto’s Steve Lukather on his fun new song with Ringo Starr: ‘It’s just me and him’
Steve Lukather says he gained an even deeper appreciation for Ringo Starr’s easy-going brilliance at the drums while collaborating on a new song for the former Beatles’ upcoming solo album. Impishly titled “You Bring the Party Down,” it’s part of an as-yet unnamed followup to Starr’s Ringo 2012. You MayRead More