Post Tagged with: "The Beatles"

The Beatles, "Mr. Moonlight" from Beatles For Sale (1964): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Mr. Moonlight” from Beatles For Sale (1964): Deep Beatles

Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I stand before you to defend the reputation of the Beatles’ 1964 cover of “Mr. Moonlight.”

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Desert Island Discs: Original Movie Soundtrack Edition

Make fun of the “Saturday Night Fever” all you want, but our group won’t be leaving for their doomed trek without this oft-dissed soundtrack. You May Also Like: Bob Dylan’s Elvis Movie: ‘Hearts of Fire’ (1986) Love It or Hate It, the Beatles’ ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ Film Always Intrigues ‘BecomingRead More

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Desert Island Discs: Box Set Edition

Given a chance to stuff five box sets into our baggage before that fateful trip, our panel of intrepid travelers has selected the Beatles and Miles Davis as must-have items. But not by much. You May Also Like: Elton John – ‘Jewel Box’ (2020) David Garfield, “Sir Charles” from ‘Stretchin’Read More

Deep Beatles: "Everybody's Got Something to Hide Except for Me and My Monkey" (1968)

Deep Beatles: "Everybody’s Got Something to Hide Except for Me and My Monkey" (1968)

Would the Beatles’ self-titled 1968 album (otherwise known as the White Album) have been stronger as a single-disc work? Was it as fragmented and disjointed as critics then claimed? You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Best of August 2012: Readers pick Steve Lukather, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Scrapomatic

A timely sit down with Steve Lukather, just as he and Toto were ramping up for a summer jaunt through Europe, not only powered its way to the top of the August reader poll, it became the most-read item in Something Else! Reviews history. You May Also Like: No relatedRead More

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Books: Please, Please Me, by Alex Hendler (2012)

Something different was happening. Paul — (John’s) partner, friend, and, yes, sometime rival — whom John felt he knew as well as anybody, yet sometimes feel he didn’t know at all, was with him, on this magic carpet ride You May Also Like: ‘George Harrison: The Reluctant Beatle’ by PhilipRead More

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Movies: The Beatles – Their Golden Age (2012)

Every day, DVDs surface purporting to contain “rare” Beatles footage and exclusive interviews. The latest entry in the parade, The Beatles: Their Golden Age, claims to be a “superb documentary” You May Also Like: The Beatles – ‘Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years’ (2016): Movies ‘The Beatles and India’Read More

The Beatles, "The Word" from 'Rubber Soul' (1965): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “The Word” from ‘Rubber Soul’ (1965): Deep Beatles

In the midst of chaos, the Beatles showed subtle but definite signs that they were maturing artistically.

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From panels to live jams, splendid time had by all at the 2012 Fest for Beatles Fans

To discuss “every sound there is,” Beatles enthusiasts converged on Rosemont, Illinois for the 36th annual Fest for Beatles Fans. From August 10-12, 2012, Beatles experts, musicians, and enthusiasts gathered at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare You May Also Like: No related posts.

"I Want to Tell You" from 'Revolver' (1966): Deep Beatles

“I Want to Tell You” from ‘Revolver’ (1966): Deep Beatles

George Harrison’s lyrics are clever, but the Beatles’ instrumentation also distinguishes “I Want to Tell You” from other rock songs of the time.