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George Harrison’s My Sweet Lord is Apple Records’ most played track this century
Press Association
29 August, 2018
George Harrison’s number one single My Sweet Lord has topped a chart of the most played songs this century that were released on The Beatles’ Apple Records label. |
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Paul McCartney Scores First Adult Alternative Songs Top 10 in Two Decades
By Kevin Rutherford, Billboard
29 August, 2018
For the first time in more than two decades, Paul McCartney is inside the top 10 of Billboard’s Adult Alternative Songs airplay chart.
Also: Paul McCartney Announces The Freshen Up U.S. Tour 2019: See the Dates
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Remix box set, book, films offer deep dive into John Lennon's 'Imagine'
By Randy Lewis, Los Angeles Times
23 August, 2018
After the Beatles formally disbanded in 1970, John Lennon wowed critics with his inaugural post-Beatles solo album, “John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band.”
Also: John Lennon’s New ‘Imagine’ Box Set: An Exclusive Guide ; A never before heard demo of John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ has been discovered (inc. videos) ; John Lennon's sister looks back on the memories that ease the pain 40 years on from his death ; Yoko Ono, Ringo Starr And Jeff Bridges Come Together For John Lennon Educational Tour Bus |
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‘Hey Jude’ at 50: Celebrating the Beatles’ Most Open-Hearted Masterpiece
By Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone
26 August, 2018
The band’s biggest hit was a tribute to everything the members loved and respected about each other
Also: The Beatles’ YELLOW SUBMARINE Becomes a Graphic Novel (Exclusive Preview) ; Exclusive: see behind-the-scenes sketches from new Beatles graphic novel ; Bringing The Beatles Yellow Submarine to the Page ; Archives: 54 years ago, The Beatles invaded Cincinnati (inc. video) ; Go Under The Beatles: Yellow Submarine with Bill Morrison |
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Paul McCartney, 76, reveals he only has one glass of wine a week after watching Ringo Starr take his drinking 'too far' during the heady Beatlemania days
By Faye White, Daily Mail
21 August, 2018
He smoked marijuana on and off for four decades and turned to whisky to cope with the stress of the Beatles breaking up. |
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Ringo Starr Tells Dan Rather 'I'm a Band Guy': Watch Clip From Rather's 100th Show (inc. video)
By Melinda Newman, Billboard
21 August, 2018
Willie Nelson, Shania Twain, Keith Urban, Robert Plant, Meat Loaf, Patti LaBelle, Neil Young, Roger Waters, Gene Simmons, Carlos Santana, and Dolly Parton are among the performers who have all sat down with Dan Rather for his AXS TV show, The Big Interview With Dan Rather, since its launch in 2013.
Also: Ringo Starr logra el registro de su marca comercial en Colombia |
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Ringo Starr celebrates 56th anniversary of joining the Beatles
By Jason Silverstein, CBS News
15 August, 2018
It was 56 years ago today ...
Also: Two Cars with Beatles History to Hit Auction in Indiana ; Lennon’s aunt dismissed Beatles’ fascination with Indian guru ; Hunter Davies gets back to his Beatles biography ; Unpublished photos of The Beatles tell the story of their 1963 concert at De Montfort Hall ; He read the news all day, oh boy: how Beatles ‘froze out’ George Martin on White Album |
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Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr Remember Aretha Franklin’s ‘Beautiful Life’
By Kory Grow, Rolling Stone
16 August, 2018
The two surviving Beatles paid tribute to Aretha Franklin today following the news of the Queen of Soul’s death. Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr issued separate statements, each praising the artist for her musical impact. |
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John Lennon and Yoko Ono's IMAGINE to be Restored and Remixed in Select Theaters This September
Broadway World
14 August, 2018
Music fans will be celebrating this September, as John Lennon & Yoko Ono's Imagine hits the big screen.
Also: John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ Album to Get Six-Disc Boxed Set Treament
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Paul McCartney reveals tracklist for new album Egypt Station via Twitter
By Michael Roffman, Consequence of Sound
14 August, 2018
Sir Paul McCartney is having a summer, alright.
Also: Paul McCartney teases plans to release new song this week…just "Fuh You"
; Sir Paul McCartney's new single Fuh You is already offending people across the pond ; Paul McCartney and James Corden Tour the 'Late Late Show' Office in Hilarious Promo For New Special (inc. video) ; Is Paul McCartney filming his new music video in Garston? ; Ryan Reynolds Meets Paul McCartney & Posts the Most Ryan Reynolds Caption for the Photo! ; Paul McCartney talks jail time, 'Paul is Dead' rumor on extended 'Carpool Karaoke'
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Paul McCartney Shares Photo From Abbey Road Studios While Recording New Album 'Egypt Station'
By Alessandra Rincón, Billboard
6 August, 2018
After announcing that he will release his first album since 2013, it looks like Paul McCartney is putting the finishing touches on his latest album, Egypt Station, at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London.
Also: Paul McCartney's Carpool Karaoke segment to be turned into prime-time special ; Paul McCartney Attends Capitol Records Event in Hollywood |
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Exclusive: Bill Morrison dives into Titan Comics' new The Beatles: Yellow Submarine graphic novel
By Jeff Spry, Syfy Wire
10 August, 2018
You might think you reside in a sweet pad, but it pales in comparison to the banana-colored submersible that the mop-topped lads from Liverpool call home in the classic Beatles tune "Yellow Submarine."
Also: The Beatles' 1964 tour: How a Kingaroy DJ interviewed the Fab Four on their spectacular Australian visit |
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Strawberry Field: New life for site made famous by Beatles hit (video)
BBC News
1 August, 2018
The Strawberry Field site in Liverpool, known the world over because of the 1967 Beatles song Strawberry Fields Forever, is being renovated.
Also: Photographer will see Beatles image immortalised in bronze (inc. video) ; George Harrison guitar from last Beatles Cavern Club gig to be auctioned ; The evolution of Liverpool's iconic Jacaranda that 'launched' The Beatles ; She Loves Them! Lucky fan's rare, candid behind-the-scenes photos of the Fab Four rehearsing for the Ed Sullivan show in Miami in 1964 as Beatlemania swept America emerge for auction five decades on |
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Giles Martin on father George Martin's hearing loss: 'I became his ears when I was quite young'
By Lyndsey Parker, Yahoo Music
2 August, 2018
When Giles Martin, head of sound experience at Sonos Inc. and son of late legendary Beatles producer Sir George Martin, first expressed interest in a music career, his father tried to dissuade him, worried about the comparisons that would inevitably ensue.
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