Post Tagged with: "The Beatles"

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Steven Van Zandt brings in ex-Beatles drummer as consultant on new film with Sopranos’ David Chase

The forthcoming film “Not Fade Away” gave Steven Van Zandt a chance to reunite with his old Sopranos director, as well as an opportunity to delve back into his love of all things rock ‘n’ roll. You May Also Like: Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes – Hearts of StoneRead More

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‘We take our influences from different things’: Eric Singer explains impact of the Beatles, Journey on Kiss’ Monster

Your average rock fan might put on Kiss’ new album Monster, and specifically the track “Outta This World, and fail to hear how the Beatles and Journey impacted the band. You May Also Like: Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra, “Give It to Me” (2018): One Track Mind

The Beatles, "Rain" from Past Masters (1966): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Rain” from Past Masters (1966): Deep Beatles

This may not have been a huge hit – it’s difficult to believe it originated as a B-side – but “Rain” holds a very important position in the Beatles catalog.

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Best of November 2012: Readers pick Garth Hudson, Monkees, King Crimson, Beatles, Aerosmith

A rare talk with co-founding Band multi-instrumentalist Garth Hudson, presented in two parts over the course of November, shot to the top of our November 2012 readers poll You May Also Like: Something Else! columnist Kit O’Toole featured at Fest for Beatles Fans

Desert Island Discs: Cover Songs Edition

Desert Island Discs: Cover Songs Edition

On this particular island, there will be sun and sand – but nary an original artist.

The Beatles, "There's a Place" from Please Please Me (1963): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “There’s a Place” from Please Please Me (1963): Deep Beatles

“There’s a Place” signals the change the Beatles brought to popular music, fusing rock and pop with complicated harmonies and deeper lyrics.

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Books: Reaching Out with No Hands: Reconsidering Yoko Ono (2012)

Yoko Ono, avant-garde artist, peace activist and wife of the Beatles’ John Lennon, remains one of the most misunderstood figures in rock. You May Also Like: The ‘Mind Games’ Song That Pointed to John Lennon’s Reunion With Yoko Ono

The Beatles, "For You Blue" from 'Let It Be' (1970): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “For You Blue” from ‘Let It Be’ (1970): Deep Beatles

Unlike many bands, the Beatles’ B-sides were often just as good, if not better, than the A-side single.

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Best of October 2012: Readers pick Donald Fagen, Beatles, Bob Dylan, Beth Hart, Neil Young, Steve Hackett

The Beatles rumbled through our October reader’s poll, placing in four different spots, but the month’s leader in the clubhouse was Donald Fagen — as the Steely Dan leader issued a long-awaited solo album. You May Also Like: Something Else! columnist Kit O’Toole featured at Fest for Beatles Fans SteveRead More

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Forgotten series: An Apple A Day: More Pop-Psych Sounds From The Apple Era (2006)

There must’ve been an avalanche of artists back in 1967 when Apple first opened for business looking for new talent, as shown during this second edition of rare acetates from RPM. You May Also Like: The Poppees – ‘Pop Goes the Anthology’ (2010): Forgotten Series Kyte – ‘Kyte’ (2009): ForgottenRead More