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Peter Jackson Thinks The Beatles Could Have Avoided Their Break-Up Based On A ‘Get Back’ Moment
By Derrick Rossignol, UPROXX
30 November, 2021
Last week, The Late Show host Stephen Colbert chatted with Peter Jackson about his new documentary, The Beatles: Get Back.
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Mary McCartney Makes a Meat-Free Meal with Dad Paul and Talks Their Family's Holiday Traditions
By Ana Calderone, People
23 November, 2021
Holidays with the McCartneys are all about fun, games, and good meat-free food. |
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Today Marks 20 Years Since George Harrison Passed Away
By Dalton Mac Namee, Radio Nova
29 November, 2021
29 November 2021 marks 20 years since Beatles legend George Harrison passed away following a long battle with cancer.
Also: Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr Pay Tribute to George Harrison ; George Harrison's childhood home sells for £171,000
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'You get this feeling that they love each other': Filmmaker on new Beatles docuseries
CNN
19 November, 2021
Director Peter Jackson and CNN's Anderson Cooper talk about his new three-part docuseries about The Beatles recording some of their most iconic hits.
Also: The bobby who unplugged The Beatles: As new documentary series Get Back is released, the copper tasked with shutting down the famous 1969 rooftop concert tells his tale ; 'This is deeper into The Beatles than we've been before' ; He filmed the Beatles in crisis. Five decades later, the world is watching again. ; Aussie reveals what The Beatles were like behind the scenes | 60 Minutes Australia ; 'Get Back' documentary shows Beatles 'as you've never seen before' ; Peter Jackson felt like he was 'eavesdropping' on The Beatles ; Peter Jackson: 'This is the most extraordinary footage shot of The Beatles' ; Peter Jackson on ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ and How He Got Around the Band Trying to Hide Their Private Conversations ; Peter Jackson On The Making Of The Highly Anticipated ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ ; New documentary explores the ups and downs of The Beatles' 'Let It Be' sessions ; The Beatles Release ‘Get Back’ Clip Of ‘Don’t Let Me Down’ Rehearsal ; The Beatles Release ‘Get Back’ Clip Of ‘Don’t Let Me Down’ Rehearsal ; Things We Said Today #355 – Some Quality Time With Peter Jackson ; Peter Jackson Interview: The Beatles Get Back ; Peter Jackson on how Tolkien stopped a Beatles LOTR film ; Let It Be Director Michael Lindsay-Hogg's Words of Wisdom on His Misunderstood Beatles Documentary ; Unseen footage of The Beatles revealed in new documentary, directed by Peter Jackson - BBC News ; Unseen photos of The Beatles during the filming of A Hard Day's Night set to be showcased at upcoming exhibition after being 'lost' for 57 years ; Beatles Documentary ‘Get Back’ Vindicates Yoko Ono, Fans Say — And Yoko Agrees
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Ringo Starr Launches Online Class on How to Play Drums
By Todd Spangler, Variety
22 November, 2021
Ringo Starr wants to share some peace and love — and his experience playing drums for one of the most famous bands of all time.
Also: Ringo Starr’s New MasterClass Includes All-Star Jam Sesh With Joe Walsh, Steve Lukather
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The Beatles: Paul McCartney, Liam Gallagher attend launch of new documentary
ITV News
16 November, 2021
Paul McCartney, Liam Gallagher, and Martin Freeman were just some of the celebrities present at a special preview screening of Peter Jackson's new three-part documentary on the Fab Four.
Also: 'No one' is better than The Beatles: Martin Freeman and Noel Gallagher praise band at film launch ; Paul McCartney, 79, appears in good spirits as he is joined by daughter Mary, 52, at the premiere of documentary The Beatles: Get Back ; Peter Jackson in joyful disbelief as The Beatles: Get Back is released ; Peter Jackson’s ‘Get Back’ offers a new look at the making of ‘Let It Be’ and the beginning of the end for The Beatles ; The Beatles, Brian Epstein and me ; ‘Annoying snobs was part of the fun’: Paul McCartney and more on the Beatles’ rooftop farewell ; Peter Jackson: “We only think we know The Beatles…” ; Peter Jackson on directing ‘The Beatles: Get Back,’ and getting way, way back ; Stella McCartney Reveals a New Beatles-Inspired Collection Timed to Peter Jackson’s Documentary, The Beatles: Get Back ; Stella McCartney, Julian Lennon & Sean Lennon Sit Together for Sensational L.A. Premiere of Beatles’ “Get Back” Movie ; Peter Jackson: 'I got through the pandemic with the Beatles' ; Peter Jackson on why Beatles footage was in vault for 50 years ; Filmmaker talks about how great footage was of Beatles in 1969 |
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Why is John Lennon’s team tracking down the ‘Happy Xmas (War is Over)’ children's choir?
By Mayer Nissim, Smooth Radio
18 November, 2021
This year marks the 50th anniversary of one of the greatest ever Christmas singles.
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Half-century old, unseen footage shows Beatles writing and recording in new documentary "Get Back"
By Jon Wertheim, CBS News
14 November, 2021
Hours of unseen footage of the Beatles' writing and recording are being released after 50 years, part of Peter Jackson's new documentary, "Get Back."
Also: Inside the story of the Beatles documentary “Get Back” ; Kolkata: ‘Lost & found’ track with 2 Beatle guest appearances strikes composition row ; Beatles filmmaker had to persuade Disney to break ‘non-swearing rule’ for new documentary ; Getting Back to 'Get Back': The Long and Winding Saga of Glyn Johns' Lost Beatles Album ; Paul McCartney says ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ documentary changed his perception of their split ; Paul McCartney Opens Up About Writing One Of His All-Time Most Soulful Love Songs ‘Two Of Us’ On ‘Rolling Stone’ Podcast ; Klaus Voormann: “John Lennon gave me all the freedom in the world... ; Beatle-mania strikes again as family sells Fab Four album for £24k
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Editor of the new Paul McCartney book: Songs have an immediate impact on us
WGN Radio
15 November, 2021
Pulitzer Prize Winning author Paul Muldoon worked with Paul McCartney on his new book: The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present, which celebrates the creative life and the musical genius of McCartney.
Also: Sir Paul McCartney keeps performing to avoid thinking about death ; Paul McCartney’s “Lyrics” Earned the Beatle Approximately $3.7 Mil in First Four Days of Publication ; Barnes & Noble booksellers reveal book of the year: 'magnificent and deeply original'
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TUNE IN: Linda Perry to Sit Down with Ringo Starr for New Episode of ‘The Art Of…’
By Joe Vitagliano, American Songwriter
9 November, 2021
Today (Nov. 9), you can tune in LIVE on Twitch at 10 a.m. PST / 1 p.m. EST for an exclusive conversation between two music industry icons—Ringo Starr will sit down with host Linda Perry for the second episode of American Songwriter’s Twitch show, The Art Of…
Also: Ringo Starr: “The World Needs F***ing Changing Right Now Because It’s Going To End” ; Ringo Starr Reveals the Beatles’ Rehearsal Dynamic: “Paul Was A Workaholic” ; Five Things We Learned From Ringo Starr During Linda Perry’s ‘The Art Of…’ Interview ; Ringo Starr joins MasterClass to teach drumming and creative collaboration |
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Beatles: Song featuring George Harrison and Ringo Starr found
BBC News
10 November, 2021
A previously unheard song featuring two of The Beatles at the height of their fame has been given its world premiere after being rediscovered in a loft.
Also: Song featuring George Harrison and Ringo Starr discovered in attic ; The Beatles ‘Let It Be’: Giles Martin on Remixing New Box Set; Equipment Manager/Roadie Kevin Harrington Recalls Being at the Rooftop Concert ; Know how the Beatles ended? Peter Jackson may change your mind ; Half-century old footage of the Beatles at work tells different story of the band's darkest days ; Watch First Official Clip From Peter Jackson’s ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ ; The Beatles: New I’ve Got a Feeling Deserves a Closer Listen
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Paul McCartney discusses songwriting process in new Q&A celebrating release of ‘The Lyrics’ book
ABC News
3 November, 2021
Paul McCartney's new book, The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present, was released today.
Also: Paul McCartney knew he'd never top The Beatles — and that's just fine with him ; Sir Paul McCartney reveals parents inspired Beatles and solo songs ; Paul McCartney And Third Man Records Release ‘McCartney/333’ Mini-Doc ; Paul McCartney responds to Rishi Sunak’s plan for another Beatles museum in Liverpool ; Sir Paul McCartney reveals why he could never tell fellow Beatles legend John Lennon he loved him ; Hey dude! Paul McCartney reveals never-before-seen snap of himself from the 1950s... and has a moan about passport photos ; How Beatles met on the buses of the 60's - Wise grandpa Paul McCartney tells stories ; Get Back... in time! Paul McCartney recreates iconic Abbey Road album cover as he strolls along zebra crossing in London ; Paul McCartney's The Lyrics backed by bus adverts, live events and media blitz ; Paul McCartney and his family call on COP26 world leaders to adopt the Plant Based Treaty ; The Howard Stern Show - 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ; An audience with Paul McCartney: ‘This is the 118th time I’ve seen him’
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Apple Corps' Jonathan Clyde on The Beatles: Get Back documentary
Music Week
5 November, 2021
Apple Corps' Jonathan Clyde has told Music Week the upcoming Disney+ documentary The Beatles: Get Back will help set the record straight on the break-up of the legendary band.
Also: Beatles manager Brian Epstein to be celebrated with statue ; George Harrison’s Childhood Home, An Early Beatles Rehearsal Space, Could Sell For $269,000 ; Maureen Cleave, British journalist who championed the Beatles, dies aged 87
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Jim Berkenstadt, “The Beatle Who Vanished”
By Madison BookBeat, Wort FM
1 November, 2021
As the world eagerly awaits Peter Jackson’s documentary about the Beatles last public performance, Stu Levitan welcomes Jim Berkenstadt, author of The Beatle Who Vanished, to discuss a fascinating story about performances near the beginning of their career.
Also: A Bible Given to Beatles' George Harrison by First Baptist Dallas Is Up for Sale ; Original ‘Let It Be’ Director Defends His Film: ‘I Don’t Care’ That Ringo Hates It |
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John Lennon's Scottish car accident sketch sells for £800
The Herald
2 November, 2021
It was a crash that saw the legendary Beatle spend five days in a cottage hospital and delayed his return to start recording the band’s final album.
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