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Sir Paul McCartney 'misremembers' writing 'In My Life' – it was really John Lennon, says Harvard analysis
By Sarah Knapton, The Telegraph
30 July, 2018
It has been a long and winding road, but academics may have finally solved the dispute over who wrote the melody for The Beatles’ song ‘In My Life.’
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Paul McCartney to answer fans’ questions
By Damian Jones, NME
20 July, 2018
Paul McCartney has announced plans for a Facebook Live question and answer session next week.
Also: Paul McCartney invites fans to a secret London show ; Paul McCartney, 76, soaks up the sun with wife Nancy Shevell, 58, aboard David Geffen's $200M yacht in Italy ; Paul McCartney Recreates Iconic Beatles Album Art by Crossing Abbey Road Again 49 Years Later (inc. videos) ; Paul McCartney Returns to Abbey Road Studios to Play New Songs for Fans & Walk the Famous Crosswalk (inc. videos) |
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The wisdom of Macca: what Paul McCartney told students at the college he founded (inc. video)
By Elizabeth Aubrey, NME
25 July, 2018
Paul McCartney took part in a Q&A with Jarvis Cocker today at the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA), a school he founded in 1996.
Also: Paul McCartney reveals the musicians he admires the most ; Paul McCartney will play a secret Liverpool show tomorrow ; Sting touched as McCartney reveals: I wish I’d written Fields Of Gold ; 'It felt like we'd got the golden ticket': Paul McCartney plays Cavern club ; Paul McCartney returns to Beatles' Liverpool club for surprise gig ; Sir Paul McCartney rolls back the years in Cavern comeback (but no phones please) ; Macca's back at the Cavern! Paul McCartney rocks out onstage... (inc. video) ; Paul McCartney returns to play Beatles' Liverpool club (video)
; Chic star Nile Rodgers receives accolade from Sir Paul McCartney
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Paul McCartney coming to Poland
Radio Poland
12 July, 2018
Former Beatle Paul McCartney is coming to Poland for a concert in Kraków on December 3, according to the event’s organiser.
Also: Paul McCartney adds dates in Poland and Austria to Freshen Up Tour ; Paul McCartney fans rage as tickets for UK tour sell out “within seconds” ; Paul McCartney Wins Best International Contemporary Concert At 2018 Helpmann Awards ; Liverpool ECHO Arena say Paul McCartney queuing system was 'fairest way' to buy tickets
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Beatles memorabilia at museum opened by Pete Best’s brother
By Eleanor Barlow, Press Association
20 July, 2018
The son of The Beatles’ road manager has put his Fab Four memorabilia on display to the public after opening a museum.
Also: After 50 years, The Beatles’ ‘Yellow Submarine’ makes its graphic novel debut at Comic-Con 2018 ; Titan to Publish The Wrath of Fantomas, Plus a Massive Yellow Submarine Box Set ; New Beatles museum opens on Liverpool's Mathew Street (inc. video) |
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Taylor Swift Interviews Rock ’n’ Roll Icon Pattie Boyd on Songwriting, Beatlemania, & the Power of Being a Muse
HarpersBAZAAR.com
10 July, 2018
Pattie Boyd opens up to Taylor Swift about what it was really like being married to two of rock ’n’ roll’s biggest legends. |
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Media Advisory: U.S. Postal Service Honors John Lennon with New Commemorative Forever Stamp
PRNewswire
10 July, 2018
This stamp, honoring legendary singer and songwriter John Lennon, is the latest in a series of Music Icons stamps. Beloved around the world,
Also: New Book Explores Making of John Lennon's 'Imagine' Album
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As 'Yellow Submarine' returns to theaters, a closer look at the Beatles film that 'crossed generations'
By Randy Lewis, Los Angeles Times
6 July, 2018
There aren’t a lot of people who are handed the key to one of music’s most beloved properties and told, essentially, to go have fun with it.
Also: Set Sail With The Beatles' 'Yellow Submarine' for Its 50th Anniversary (EXCLUSIVE) ; Sony/ATV seeks dismissal of latest case over Beatles concert documentary ; Restorer of Beatles Film 'Yellow Submarine' Talks 'State of the Art' Version Coming to Big Screen For 50th Anniversary ; Recording studio of first ever Beatles disc to be featured at exhibition ; Menu signed by all four Beatles from a flight when getting high was the refreshment ; Rare Beatles memorabilia from 1964 Miami Beach performance up for auction ; 'Aladdin's cave' of Beatles memorabilia to go under the hammer
; Gift shop near The Beatles famous Abbey Road zebra crossing wants longer opening hours and some people aren't happy
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Ringo Starr to host his "Peace & Love" birthday celebration on Saturday in Nice, France
WFJA Classic Hits and Oldies 105.5 FM
6 July, 2018
Ringo Starr gets by with a little help from his friends, so here’s a helpful reminder that the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will host the 10th annual edition of his “Peace & Love” birthday celebration this Saturday, July 7, at the Hard Rock Café in Nice, France.
Also: Starr power: Ringo turns 78 today ; With a little help from his friends, Ringo Starr hosts 10th 'Peace and Love' birthday fest in France ; Celebrate Ringo Starr’s 78th Birthday with an Exclusive Video Interview from Las Vegas ; Ringo Starr Celebrates 78th Birthday With Friends, All-Starr Band In France |
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Paul McCartney announces first dates of ‘Freshen Up’ 2018 tour
By Sam Moore, NME
3 July, 2018
The legendary Beatle will tour Canada in support of his upcoming new solo album, 'Egypt Station'
Also: Paul McCartney’s Producer Greg Kurstin Breaks Down ‘Egypt Station ; Sir Paul McCartney calls on MEPs to back music copyright change ; Sir Paul McCartney has announced his first UK live dates in over three years and here's how you can get tickets ; Sir Paul McCartney, 76, is in high spirits as he makes his way home... (inc. video) |
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How an Indian man and his English wife introduced George Harrison to Ravi Shankar to create history
By Anu Kumar, Scroll.in
4 July, 2018
In June 1966, George Harrison’s fascination with the sitar reached its apotheosis when he met Ravi Shankar. |
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John Lennon hand-drawn birthday card for George Harrison's wife is tipped to sell for £12k
Express.co.uk
3 July, 2018
A rare quirky hand-drawn birthday card John Lennon made for George Harrison's wife is tipped to sell for £12,000. |
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‘Yellow Submarine’ animator Malcolm Draper remembers the film 50 years on
By Steven MacKenzie, The Big Issue
3 July, 2018
'Yellow Submarine' at 50: Life in the land of Blue Meanies
Also: Remembering the Beatles’ Greatest BBC Session |
